https://nilaroper.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Nila RoperenWed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://nilaroper.journoportfolio.com/articles/georgia-colleges-students-adjust-to-federal-loan-program-changes/The changes follow the One Big Beautiful Bill’s passage last year, which introduces new limits and regulations for prospective borrowers.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://nilaroper.journoportfolio.com/articles/georgia-colleges-students-adjust-to-federal-loan-program-changes/https://nilaroper.journoportfolio.com/articles/atlanta-neighborhood-feels-sidelined-by-plan-to-move-1996-olympic-cauldron/The decision to move the iconic monument has sparked outrage among Summerhill residents.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://nilaroper.journoportfolio.com/articles/atlanta-neighborhood-feels-sidelined-by-plan-to-move-1996-olympic-cauldron/https://theboldopinion.com/2026/02/02/students-threatened-with-repercussions-for-participating-in-i-c-e-protests/Georgia’s Cobb County School District has warned students of potential consequences for participating in walkouts in protest of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).  In response to increasing raids and arrests by ICE under the Trump Administration, many students across the nation participated in coordinated walkout protests on Friday, January 30th. Controversy has only intensified over the past several weeks following the high-profile deaths of protesters Renée Good and Alex Pretti, bot...Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://theboldopinion.com/2026/02/02/students-threatened-with-repercussions-for-participating-in-i-c-e-protests/https://thespelmanblueprint.framer.website/features-2/an-evening-of-enlightenment-jason-reynolds-comes-to-spelmanOn Friday, Oct. 24, the Literature, Media and Writing Department at Spelman College presented “An Evening of Enlightenment,” a powerful keynote discussion between renowned author Jason Reynolds and accomplished entrepreneur and civic leader, Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon. The event was also hosted in partnership with Page Turners Make Great Learners, a nonprofit literacy organization that aims to foster a love of reading amongst Georgia’s youth, as well as Little Shop of Stories, an independent bookstore...Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://thespelmanblueprint.framer.website/features-2/an-evening-of-enlightenment-jason-reynolds-comes-to-spelmanhttps://thespelmanblueprint.framer.website/features-2/breezy-bowl-on-violence-cancel-culture-and-complacencyOn March 26, Chris Brown announced his “Breezy Bowl XX” Tour, a celebration marking 20 years since his debut album’s release. It has been his highest-grossing tour yet: from its kickoff in June through only Sept. 26, Brown sold 1.7 million tickets and brought in 241.4 million dollars. There is no denying the sustained success of Chris Brown’s career, which I have grown up witnessing. However, despite his talent and the memories I associate with his music, it becomes impossible for me to separate...Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://thespelmanblueprint.framer.website/features-2/breezy-bowl-on-violence-cancel-culture-and-complacencyhttps://thespelmanblueprint.framer.website/features-2/politicalpolitical-the-47th-trump-s-immigration-policy-and-the-fight-to-protect-georgia-s-migrant-communitiesOn January 20th, 2025, Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States. One of the most prominent issues of the 2024 election was immigration policy– during President Trump’s first presidential run, he became infamous for his strict views on limiting immigration, particularly from Mexico and other Latin American countries. A central promise of his 2016 campaign was building a wall along the US-Mexico border, and he has consistently used prejudiced, inflammatory rhetori...Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://thespelmanblueprint.framer.website/features-2/politicalpolitical-the-47th-trump-s-immigration-policy-and-the-fight-to-protect-georgia-s-migrant-communitieshttps://thespelmanblueprint.framer.website/features-2/grace-in-action-shiloh-wolfork-s-path-through-storytelling-and-serviceShiloh Wolfork is a graduating senior majoring in English with a minor in Management and Organization from Cincinnati, Ohio. Throughout her undergraduate journey, she’s made an indisputable mark on Spelman’s campus through her passion and dedication to organizations like Spelmanites United for Justice and GRL-PWR, making her a deserving Spotlight Award recipient in the category of Public Service and Community Engagement.Shiloh initially applied to Spelman as an Economics major, then switched to...Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://thespelmanblueprint.framer.website/features-2/grace-in-action-shiloh-wolfork-s-path-through-storytelling-and-servicehttps://thespelmanblueprint.framer.website/features-2/arts-entertainment-alligator-bites-never-heal-doechii-s-latest-contribution-to-hip-hopWhen Doechii sat down with Apple Music Radio to dissect her latest album, she told host Ebro Darden this is what she wants new listeners to understand about her. Her most recent mixtape, Alligator Bites Never Heal, is a unique 19-track project that keeps listeners wondering what’s next from start to finish. Despite being released almost two months ago, it’s easily maintained its relevance as one of the most talked-about projects, and definitely stands out as one of the most outstanding releases...Sun, 03 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://thespelmanblueprint.framer.website/features-2/arts-entertainment-alligator-bites-never-heal-doechii-s-latest-contribution-to-hip-hophttps://nilaroper.journoportfolio.com/articles/perspectives-across-the-border-us-mexico-relations-and-the-impact-of-the-2024-presidential-election/Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://nilaroper.journoportfolio.com/articles/perspectives-across-the-border-us-mexico-relations-and-the-impact-of-the-2024-presidential-election/https://nilaroper.journoportfolio.com/articles/social-justice-as-radical-love-the-fight-to-stop-cop-city/This article was originally written for and published in "Revolutionary Dreaming," a zine for and by Black girls, as a part of Zine 2, Volume 1 titled "All About Love's Universe."Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://nilaroper.journoportfolio.com/articles/social-justice-as-radical-love-the-fight-to-stop-cop-city/https://nilaroper.journoportfolio.com/articles/back-2-the-future-reflections-from-the-class-of-2014/Sun, 15 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://nilaroper.journoportfolio.com/articles/back-2-the-future-reflections-from-the-class-of-2014/https://nilaroper.journoportfolio.com/articles/spelman-colleges-finest-the-life-and-impact-of-omelika-kuumba/Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://nilaroper.journoportfolio.com/articles/spelman-colleges-finest-the-life-and-impact-of-omelika-kuumba/