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Enola Holmes, more than famous detective Sherlock Holmes’ younger sister

By Valery Barrera

“Stranger Things” star Millie Bobby Brown takes on yet another adventure-flled Netfix flm in “Enola Holmes.”

As she transforms into a sophisticated young lady to stay hidden from her brothers Sherlock Holmes and Mycroft Holmes, Enola Holmes is in search of her mother whom she carries a strong connection with. Along the journey, she crosses paths with runaway Lord Tewksbury, played by Louis Partridge (“Medici”). The action packed flm was released on Sept. 23.

Set 1884 in England, Holmes adventures of on her 16th birthday. Along her journey, she is left with no choice but to face the obstacles the world throws at her. Figuring out her identity in the process, she strives to be someone more than just Sherlock Holmes’ little sister.

Having to unscramble many clues, Holmes is persistent with her plan even when it takes a turn. Constantly breaking the fourth wall, Brown creates a fulflling their eyes with these books, movies By Daniela Rangel

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Often not needing any sort of introduction, Sherlock, played by Henry Cavil (Superman), is amazed by Enola’s detective skills and sees a lot of himself in his younger sister. Mycroft, played by Sam Clafin (“The Hunger Games”), views her more as the wild child of the three. With no doubt of being a unique family, “Enola Holmes” conveys the message of embracing one’s uniqueness.

“I think that if young women walk away from this flm feeling empowered, thinking that they have a seat at the table, that their voices are going to be heard, then I think then that’s what the flm, for me, is all about,” Brown said in an Instagram video she posted.

The remarkable acting, cinematography and even costume design plays out so well in this 123-minute flm that it’s a

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Photo by Wikimedia Commons Players from the San Francisco 49ers kneel during the National Anthem in support of quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s protest against police brutality. Kaepernick’s protests gained support of several other NFL players.

Opinion: Star athletes use platform to fight social injustice

By Nathalie Miranda For many years, Black people have

After the shooting of Jacob Blake fought for their place at the table and in August of 2020 in Wisconsin, Black athletes have been speaking up for the Milwaukee Bucks decided to years. Bill Russell, a former NBA player, boycott their game as a form of protest has been acknowledged throughout his against the constant mistreatment of career as being an activist for equality. In Black people by the police. 1963, he even took part in the March on

Following the example, the WNBA Washington and throughout the 1950s and MLB also postponed their games. and 1960s he was a leader, inspiring After the boycott, the teams got a lot of many people with his words and actions. praise from the public. Some recent examples of athletes

There are so many Americans that speaking up are when Colin Kaepernick keep up with sports and some of those kneeled during the National Anthem in people are going to disagree with things 2016. Kaepernick got a lot of criticism for like the Black Lives Matter movement. kneeling and eventually opted out of his But for people to openly shame and crit- contract with the 49ers. In July of 2020, icise those athletes who speak up about the NBA season restarted with every their beliefs just because they disagree is player kneeling during the National not the proper way to handle things. Anthem and they all wore shirts that said “Black Lives Matter.” 14 Te Pearl Post | October 2020

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Becoming an athlete doesn’t change the fact that they’re still human. It doesn’t mean that athletes suddenly have to stop having beliefs and morals just to appeal to the small percentage of people who would disagree with them.

Many people who don’t agree with BLM are also telling the athletes that are speaking up that they shouldn’t bring politics into sports, but human rights aren’t politics. The right to walk down the road and not get shot as a black man should not be political.

Black athletes have had to deal with criticism for so many years if they chose to speak up about the injustices in this country. It’s time to let athletes be human and use their voices.

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