The Legacy is TABJ’s monthly newsletter. Story topics range from local news, sports, on campus events, entertainment, and more. If you would like to write for The Legacy, email templetabj@gmail.com
By Naderah Brooks Instagram: @giftedbrown1 The history curriculum in African-american school systems acknowledge familiar faces such as Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., and Madame C.J. Walker. Black history is full of activists, inventors, education specialists, and career driven pioneers that have contributed a great deal to society. The purpose of black history is […]Read Post ›
By Tykee Thurman I don’t know where you’ve been hiding if you’ve managed to avoid all the hype behind the up and coming R&B star Kehlani’s debut album, “SweetSexySavage”, but if somehow you have, no worries. I’m going to catch you up to speed with a fresh review. If you’re not familiar, Kehlani Parrish is […]Read Post ›
By Naderah Brooks Instagram: @giftedbrown1 In the face of adversity in America, African-Americans continue to struggle with civil rights. The recent media coverage of police brutalizing black bodies is always at the center of social media frenzy. Black Lives Matter activists franchised the #SayHerName and #SayHisName slogans to pay homage to the black communities’ fallen […]Read Post ›
By Chántelle Agbro Instagram: @kalonxx Blogsite: allureofshowandtelle.com Facebook: Allure of Telley Dear Mr. and Mrs. Obama, Words honestly can’t express the bittersweet feeling I have about this post and this legacy. It is with great joy that I have had the honor to call you my President and First Lady in 2016. The service, […]Read Post ›
By Taylor Allen Twitter: @tayalllen0124 Donald Trump will become president on Jan. 20 and there is nothing that anyone can do about it. This is not a statement to sound bleak. Rather, it is simply stating a fact. Trump will be the most powerful man in America. He was elected the morning of Nov. 9, […]Read Post ›
By Taylor Allen Twitter: @tayallen0124 It’s been over a month since President-elect, Donald Trump, has been elected. Trump is still making headlines because of his style of rhetoric, but it’s time to focus on his actual cabinet choices. After all, it is the cabinet that provides both information and recommendations to the president in relation […]Read Post ›
By Naderah Brooks Instagram: @giftedbrown1 Christmas is literally right around the corner. A lot of us are weighed down by responsibilities, and may not be able to put a lot of time, thought, or coins into buying our loved ones gifts. Luckily, there are great ways to shower to your loved ones with memorable gifts […]Read Post ›
By Taylor Allen Donald Trump is officially the 45th president elect of America. He won with 276 electoral votes to Hillary Clinton’s 228. He got the key swing states, which included both Florida and Pennsylvania. Although I stared at my television past 3 a.m. when it was formally announced, I knew Clinton was done after […]Read Post ›
By Takora McIntyre Facebook: Takora McIntyre Twitter: @Takora_McIntyre #VIDEO shows flashmob assaulting a 19 y/o female @TempleUniv student Friday night. @FOX29philly 5p and 6p. @FOX29philly pic.twitter.com/xpzGF5RtOb — Dave Kinchen on FOX (@DKinchenFOX29) October 24, 2016 On Friday night Oct. 21, 2016 a group of teens were spotted on Temple University’s campus. TU alerts were sent out, notifying […]Read Post ›
By Aaron Randolph Twitter: @ForeverAcee The current Septa Strike has the citizens of Philadelphia in disarray. On Tuesday morning, many commuters were scrambling around trying to figure out their transportation situations for the day. Septa officially announced the strike at 12:01 a.m. meaning many Septa buses, trolleys, and subways are currently not running. Septa is the […]Read Post ›
