Sayrie: The Poem that Never Ends
In honor of National Poetry Month, WSV's Aundrea Sayrie shares a poem she hasn't finished and maybe never will.
Aundrea's Latest Articles
Badass Women: Nellie Bly
Aundrea Sayrie details the life and accomplishments of investigative journalist and feminist icon Nellie Bly as part of WSV's "Badass Women" series.
‘Queen Bess’: A daring, trailblazing aviator gone too soon
WSV's Aundrea Sayrie writes about Aviator Elizabeth "Bessie" Coleman, the first Black female pilot in U.S. History.
The man behind the March on Washington: Bayard Rustin
WSV's Aundrea Sayrie writes about the man behind the March on Washington, Civil Rights icon Bayard Rustin. This event and plenty more surrounding Martin Luther King, Jr.'s achievements fail to recognize his right-hand man. It was Rustin who had strategically organized the march in only eight weeks.
Sayrie: The History of Black History Month
WSV columnist Aundrea Sayrie details the background of Carter Godwin Woodson, known as the "Father of Black History," as well as how the month-long celebration of Black contributions and achievement came to be.
Sayrie: Four things Trump taught me about leadership
WSV Columnist Aundrea Sayrie writes, "Love him or hate him, Donald Trump is an effective leader. Here are four things about his leadership style that make him effective."
Cheers to 2021: An abrupt end to an era, and stepping out on faith
"There is talk about returning to normalcy but we all know that we experienced an abrupt end to an era as we knew it, and witnessed the foundation of whatever else is to come. Whatever it is we are resilient. We are yet hopeful. As things are looking up but continue to be uncertain, all we can do is to step out on faith. Stay encouraged. Cheers to 2021."
Opinion: The White House is Gaslighting Black Americans One Tired Cliché at a Time
"I want to imagine that those in leadership couldn't possibly be so willfully ignorant of the complications impacting the Black American experience. The conscious omission of our history, and history and reality is gaslighting at its finest. It's cruel."
Sayrie: Your civic engagement should continue beyond this election
WSV Columnist Aundrea Sayrie asks voters to think beyond the presidential election and focus on the needs of their respective communities.
Living on Purpose: Restoring Calm
"While it is tempting to consider 2020 a total loss, it's not. With all of the adjacent disappointment, it has showcased just how brilliant, resilient, and kindhearted humans can be."
