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Skyline View The Voice of Skyline College, San Bruno, California
Volume XL- Issue 5
October 27, 2016
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Awakening awareness with Kevin Powell
Photos courtesy of Skyline College/Will Nacouzi
Powell spoke to audiences about the power of pop culture in diversity By Savannah Zvarik TSV staff writer
Political activist Kevin Powell stood before 60-70 students at Skyline sharing his wisdom on what it means to awaken the genius within. “I see beautiful diversity,” activist Kevin Powell told watchful students this past Tuesday at Skyline. “Everyone in this room is equal,” he continued. “Equal, equal, equal.” Powell is not only a political activist, but a writer, entrepreneur, and an outspoken protester for violence against women, any form of violence in general, and has stood as a strong supporter to push American male culture away from sexism. Powell covered many subjects from the current campaign between Clinton and Trump to the controversial movement of kneeling during the Pledge of Allegiance started by athlete Colin Kaepernick. “If you’re Colin Kaepernick, you’re saying what does it matter if I am only a football player if this [injustice] is happening to people who look like me,” Powell stated. “Even if he’s white he’s still considered black in this country that is racist, let’s call it what it is.”
Following this statement, many out the worst in people. After these words a collective questions were raised, all of them “I believe in balance,” he rhythm of snaps and “mhms” paused. “One of the things I answered by Powell during the buzzed throughout the crowd. noticed is that Another we can use concept [social media] mentioned by for a tool for Powell was good or for the movement ratchetness.” “Black Lives The crowd Matter”, in laughed at which Powell Powell’s use turned to pop of millennial culture and jargon, but discussed the laughs and the impact it giggles quickly has made on shuffled out as awareness of Powell relayed the movement. a message “If you listen about the to Solange’s use of social new album, media. (A Seat at the “Social Table), her media is where mother starts the people are,” speaking,” “The Education of Kevin Powell: A Boy’s Journey into Manhood” he said. “If you Powell Q&A session. are serious about change you have continues. “She is saying, “Hey to always go where the people are, just because I love myself as a Skyline student Patrick O’Neil, no matter what.” black person...doesn’t mean I a communications major, asked He ended the event by delivering dislike other people, I just love Powell what his view was on the advice that left students in a heavy social media movement and how myself.” chest sigh before following with a Powell concluded his opinion it has “changed the way people powerful applause. on the matter with one personal search and educate themselves”. “Education means nothing, Powell stated that social media statement. nothing, nothing,” Powell stated. “Real simple: stop killing us.” can both be beneficial and bring
“...if you don’t reach back and help other people.” Students who attended received a free signed copy of Powell’s newest book, The Education of Kevin Powell: A Boy’s Journey into Manhood, and share a few words with the activist. Powell held conversations with each individual, asking about their major and goals in life, despite the long line of eager students waiting to shake his hand.
Buy Kevin Powell’s “The Education of Kevin Powell: A Boy’s Journey into Manhood” paperback on Amazon with the QR code above.