Nineteen Fifty-Six Vol. 1 No. 2 Voice
This is the October issue of Nineteen Fifty-Six magazine. The theme, Voice: Your Voice has Value, is especially important in the weeks leading up to the presidential election.
This is the October issue of Nineteen Fifty-Six magazine. The theme, Voice: Your Voice has Value, is especially important in the weeks leading up to the presidential election.
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Change is defined as something that produces a<br />
different position, course, or direction. In the weeks<br />
leading up to the presidential election, I felt it was<br />
necessary that this magazine issue focuses not only<br />
on Black voices but also the change that can result<br />
from our voices.<br />
Over the past few months, voting has been<br />
emphasized more than ever. I agree that everyone<br />
who can vote should. This ensures every group<br />
regardless of race or background is represented and<br />
their voice is heard in the election. I also want to<br />
acknowledge the young activists who may not be of<br />
voting age. Their voices still matter and they also<br />
have a lot to say. My two younger brothers display<br />
their desire to enact change by using their voice.<br />
Neither one of them are of voting age. However, they<br />
still do their part in using their voice for change<br />
by learning about Black history and the current<br />
racial injustices we still face today and sharing it<br />
with their peers. In this way, they too can play a role<br />
in advocating for a future where racial injustices<br />
do not persist. I encourage you to also look at the<br />
younger people in your life and help them use their<br />
voice for change because regardless of age Black<br />
voices matter.<br />
Using your voice does not always come in the form<br />
of vocalization. Writing is an effective way to be<br />
heard without enunciating one word. In fact, I am<br />
speaking to you all right now by only typing words<br />
on a page. Using your voice does not mean forming<br />
sentences. Art is another way of expressing yourself<br />
while also giving a physical form to your voice.<br />
Paintings, music, and so many more forms of art can<br />
speak to people. I encourage you to find ways to use<br />
your voice. Do not be silenced by any means because<br />
your voice can be the very thing that produces<br />
positive change.<br />
“<br />
<strong>No</strong>t everything that is<br />
faced can be changed, but<br />
nothing can be changed<br />
until it is faced.<br />
-James Baldwin<br />
”<br />
I am thrilled to present the second issue of <strong>Nineteen</strong><br />
<strong>Fifty</strong>-<strong>Six</strong> to you all. I hope this magazine issue<br />
encourages you to never forget that your voice has<br />
value. Truly, your voice can create lasting change in<br />
your community, state, or even country.<br />
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TIONNA TAITE<br />
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