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2019 Chron15 Icon: Jay Singletary

(02/06/19 5:07am)

Maybe you know him as Jay from JB’s or as the friendliest Bella Union barista, but regardless of where you’ve met him, Javon (Jay) Singletary brings an unmistakable positive energy to any room. This Boston sports fanatic, fun uncle and provider of the best fist bumps and hugs on campus is sure to know your name and order by heart if you find him behind the register a couple times–whether it’s the apple and fennel salad, a 6-ounce strip steak with extra fries or a caramel macchiato. The sheer number of conversations and inside jokes Jay has with members of the Duke community is a testament to his uncommon compassion and ability to form meaningful relationships. 

https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2019/02/2019-chron15-icon-jay-singletary

Miss Hypocrisy

(02/28/18 5:00am)

Ignorance is bliss, or so they say. I was reminded of this saying recently while rewatching a 2000 rom-com classic, “Miss Congeniality.” The movie I watched in my basement with my sister years ago was funny and sweet, a fabulous collision of the worlds of an FBI agent and a beauty queen. Watching it again, however, I couldn’t help but notice how the story’s premise was actually quite problematic and reinforced damaging gender norms. 

https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2018/02/pal-hypocrisy

Cool Runnings and cold truths

(02/13/18 7:24am)

If you’re paying attention to the Winter Olympics beyond attending themed parties in American flag gear, then you may have noticed some unlikely participants in this year’s games. In Pyeongchang, Jamaicans Carrie Russell, Jazmine Fenlator-Victorian and Audra Segree will take to the slopes to compete in the women’s bobsled event. Hailing from the tropical island of Jamaica, these athletes’ male counterparts once inspired the film “Cool Runnings” by competing in Calgary at the 1988 Winter Olympics. They didn’t win any medals, but—in true Disney fashion—they certainly won a lot of hearts. 

https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2018/02/180213-pal-cool-runnings-cold-truths

On Colin Kaepernick and white comfort

(12/08/17 8:04am)

The United States of America: a land of freedom and a beacon of hope to the world, champions of liberty and justice for all. These are the grand values for which our nation claims to stand, yet with the simple act of taking a knee, Colin Kaepernick called them all into question. Catalyzed by controversial instances of black death at the hands of police, he used his powerful platform as an NFL player to call attention to the fatal effects of racial bias in law enforcement. However, the message behind Kaepernick’s stance—or perhaps, lack thereof—has been buried beneath a furious flurry of presidential tweets, inciting outrage mostly at his method of protest. The flag, our sacred stars and stripes, is off-limits, say Trump and much of white America, and people are really mad. 

https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2017/12/on-colin-kaepernick-and-white-comfort