Derrick Harris

Derrick Harris, Arts & Culture Writer

Derrick Harris (8) is a Arts and Culture writer for The Perennial. This is his first year on staff. This year he is looking forward to learn more by researching for articles. In his free time he enjoys running, writing, and listening to music.

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Pinewood Bans “Rich Baby Daddy”

Derrick Harris, Staff Writer • March 27, 2024

Society has come a long way, having experienced eras such as the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Taylor Swift. These polarizing periods in music — Taylor Swift being the most polarizing — have...

Pinewood Seniors Leave Artistic Legacies Behind As They Head Off to College

Derrick Harris, Arts & Culture Writer • May 2, 2023

Pinewood has many talented graduating artists. Some specialize in traditional art, and graphic design. These are three particular seniors’ artistic histories and their future plans. Skylar Chui Skylar...

Junior High Student Council Embezzles Bake Wars Funds

Derrick Harris, Arts & Culture Writer • March 28, 2023

In a tumultuous, month-long scandal that has rocketed the Pinewood community, two junior high student council members diverted funds from the annual Bake Wars fundraiser to front-row seats to Taylor Swift’s...

Black Female Artists in Rap and Hip-Hop

Derrick Harris, Staff Writer • March 1, 2023

In recent years, many Black female artists have risen and dominated predominantly male music spaces like rap and hip-hop. These new artists have taken inspiration from past legends such as Pop Smoke and...

From Streams to Likes: TikTok’s Impact on Music

Derrick Harris, Arts & Culture Writer • February 1, 2023

Recently, many artists have risen to fame by posting their music to TikTok and purposefully making catchy songs to gain streams. This method of promotion has garnered mixed opinions, with some people saying...

The Usage of Traditional African Culture in “Black Panther”

Derrick Harris, Arts & Culture Writer • November 9, 2022

The movie “Black Panther” is set in an uncolonized world. In order to make it more authentic, costume designer Ruth E. Carter took inspiration from traditional African culture, borrowing from indigenous...

How SZA’s Album “Ctrl” Defies Stereotypes Against Black Women in the Music Industry

Derrick Harris, Arts & Culture Writer • October 5, 2022

This summer was the fifth anniversary of “Ctrl,” the groundbreaking album released by famous rhythms and blues singer SZA. With the album, SZA defied stereotypes regarding Black artists in the music...

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