The Will Smith Oscars slap has been a hot topic since it happened. While it is entertaining and somewhat striking to watch, it is important to know the significance of the racial history behind the reactions that this event has garnered. While some would argue that Will Smith's reaction does nothing for the Black community and feeds into the racial stereotypes that have been placed upon him as a Black man, this calls into question why these stereotypes are still around in modern times today. Additionally, this brings to the surface the idea of fake news and how much harm it causes.

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 health crisis, the world was once again alerted to a global threat and crisis. The world turned its attention to the region of Eastern Europe, specifically Ukraine. In February of 2022, Russia began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine as the world watched in disbelief. While many were likely surprised to see this invasion take place, others expected it as conflict between the two countries has existed for years.