TheArchive: Reviewing the Rare, Retro, and Restored

Bad Bunny fan or not, one cannot deny the electricity his Super Bowl Halftime performance produced. The discourse and backlash were intense and disappointing, but nevertheless, latino’s rejoiced. In a political moment shaped by immigration crackdowns, ICE raids, protests, and rising conversations about identity , watching one of the world’s biggest stages center Spanish language, Latino culture, and unapologetic pride was powerful in a way that is hard to explain unless you felt it too. Bad Bunny’s halftime performance, much like his music, is so much more than the “ perreo .” It was drenched in symbolism, and even a real-life wedding . It encompasses Puerto Rican history, culture , and politics , and sparks conversations that frankly do need to be part of U.S discourse.  Puerto Rico has been a U.S. territory since 1898,  following the Spanish-American War. In the Halftime performance, Puerto Rican pop star Ricky Martin came out singing “ Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawaii, ” a song th...

Black History Month , observed annually in February, is a significant time to reflect on the achievements, struggles, and contributions of African Americans throughout history . This month-long celebration serves as a powerful and necessary reminder of the resilience, creativity, and impact that individuals of African descent have had on the United States and the world.  The legacy of Black History Month dates back to 1926 when historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson recognized the lack of history and perspectives of African Americans in the nation's curriculum throughout his studies. Dr. Carter G. Woodson stated that African-American contributions were too often overlooked, ignored, and even suppressed by the writers of history textbooks. Black History Month is a direct response to the systemic suppression of the black experience. In this month, we as Americans not only celebrate black history, but we also rectify historical biases . There are many ways to honor Black History Month like...