The HPCMS Chronicle

By: Daniel Bejan, Briana Naranjo, and Savannah Parker Toxic Masculinity has been around for years. Due to the stereotypes men face in society, many are brought down and can’t express themselves. Toxic masculinity is what men are taught to believe is “manly.” An example of this is that you can not act “feminine.” Other examples are, they are told to “act tough,”  “be macho,” “don’t cry, you look like a girl.” For many boys/men, this has been the stereotype ever since they were born. Many people believe that toxic masculinity should not exist and that now people are allowed to express themselves no matter what gender they identify as. Others, on the other hand, don’t have the same opinion since for years men had always been the “manly” ones.  Over the years, the media has had its opinions on toxic masculinity. One big controversy that happened in 2020 was Harry Styles on the cover of Vogue Magazine. Harry Styles was the first-ever male to wear a couture gown on the cover of Vog...

Letter to George Floyd's Family from Jaylene Rodriguez Dear George Floyd's Family, I am sorry for your loss. He does not deserve this. This is the kind of society we live in and it is sickening. We should not judge people based on race and/or religion. What George went through is the kind of thing America can not stand. It is NOT "the land of the free." George's life should not end so early, but he is in a better place now. He didn't deserve this but at least the cop who killed him is in jail now! That is amazing.  The injustices and racism/discrimination in this world needs to end. Even though they still exist, George would be happy to see everyone around the world spreading this message and bringing awareness to this issue. Many are protesting and fighting for him, which is very beautiful.  "We will bring justice to your son and we will not stop until we do." But keep your head high. George would not want you to be sad. He is watching over and will...

By Tenzin Lekshey Long Island City, NYC - Rikers Island is one of the most notorious prisons in the world, partly for being in the largest city in the country, but mostly for being one of the most violent correctional facilities in the whole country. In October of 2019, the New York city council decided to close down the facility by 2026, after being in service since 1932. “Rikers Island is a symbol of brutality and inhumanity and it is time once and for all close Rikers Island,” reported The Guardian . This action was taken four years after the death of former inmate Kaleif Browder. He was originally put in Rikers to be held while being prosecuted for stealing a small backpack which he vehemently denied he did. And due to a broken bail system - he was not able to raise the $3000 needed to pay his bail so he could be released. In February of 2012, he took his bedsheets and made a noose and attempted to hang himself from a light fixture, the case was eventually dismissed and he ...

By Aleia Fernández and Ella Zak Just like our title says, some schools are separate but not equal. But before we dive in, let’s talk about what school segregation even is. School segregation divides people who are struggling financially from people who aren’t. As a result, people of color are the ones who might not have access to the best resources when it comes to their education. Starting in the late 1900s, segregation divided people not only by race but by their education too. In 1954, the Brown vs. Board of Education arose which provoked the government to make school segregation illegal. Now, you might be asking yourself, Why is school segregation still even a thing? According to the Hulu original, The Weekly , segregation didn’t quite end in 1954, and a lot of people rebelled against the new law. So here we are, with the most segregated school system in the country. The fact that it is still going on today is alarming. Here’s an example of some situations that are happe...