Na’Jiah Osborne-Francellno

By Najiah Osborne-Francellno

Radical graditude in times of turmoil

Najiah Osborne-Francellno, Staff Writer • September 24, 2020

In these unprecedented times, many people have become numb and seem to lack empathy. It is crucial that, as humans, we learn to highlight all of the aspects of our lives that we value. Gratitude is important,...

Being educated is not black and white

Najiah Osborne-Francellno, Staff Writer • November 8, 2019

While being educated can look different for everyone, Merriam Webster defines the word educated as simply “receiving a formal education”; however, when you're a person of color, many may perceive it...

Economically segregated communities are not diverse

Najiah Osborne-Francellno, Staff Writer • March 22, 2019

Many individuals view Evanston as a diverse community. I am a Black female and I disagree with this notion entirely. I have lived in Evanston for 11 years, and I feel that Evanston is just becoming more...