![Those who discuss human rights are well aware of the political issues that come along with it. With some many colliding thoughts and opinions that differ for every political party discussion of significant topics might take a back seat. Knowing how to keep serious political issues out of important human rights discussion can help give light to what really needs discussion.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/hr-finished-1-900x600.jpg)
Politics Colliding With Conversations
With 2020 being an election year, politics surrounds many topics. Not all of these topics necessarily begin with politics but end up down that road anyway.
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![Social Justice is an important topic inside and outside the classroom. With the topic of social justice there comes many issues regarding different opinions and difficult to address situations. Having an open mind to others is important when talking about a serious issue such as social justice.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/blm-finished-900x600.jpg)
The Controversy of a Controversial Classroom
Social justice issues have dominated the outside world, but some wonder if school is an appropriate environment to discuss these complex issues.
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![The Black Lives Matter movement has become a growing trend in recent years. Everything people post on Instagram and everything [related to] politics is a trend now sophomore Kelsey Aviles said. Despite how serious of a topic it is, some individuals post about BLM specifically because it is trendy.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Untitled-Artwork-3-900x318.jpg)
#ThisIsNotaTrend
As Black Lives Matter continues to gain supporters, there are certain people that treat the organization as a trend rather than a movement.
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![Senior Blake Wilson wearing black and white golf shoes to symbolize the fight against social injustice and racial issues that have plagued the United States since the beginning of colonization](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/File_001-900x779.png)
Taking a Stand on the Green
With the help of the NBA, golf is working to make a difference to resolve the racial and social injustice issues.
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![This Week in News: August 24-28](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/10-ThingsFINAL.png)
![ACHS Principal Eric Hamilton made a statement regarding the local arrest.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/0F715776-E668-4911-9913-DEFE66BB1208-506x900.png)
Two Dead, One Injured after Kenosha Shooting
Antioch resident currently in custody for deadly protest dispensing incident.
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![No matter what political beliefs a person holds, we thank veterans for protecting those beliefs.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/VDAPhoto.gif)
Protecting the Right to Choose
People of the United States have a right to choice, but some people don't always agree with the choices others make.
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![A man points at police as he and others yell at police while at the scene where a black man was shot by police in El Cajon, east of San Diego, California on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/illshooting.jpg)
“Mentally Ill” Man Killed by Police
Unarmed Alfred Olango was killed by San Diego area police on Tuesday
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![Protesters block I-277 during 5th day of unrest in Charlotte, North Carolina.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/charlotte-protest-graphic-slide-IXZ3-master1050-900x562.jpg)
Protests continue in Charlotte, North Carolina
The fifth day of violence continues in Charlotte as fear strikes civilians, police officers and the nation.
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