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  By Dr. Marco V. Benavides Sánchez. In the heart of the Balkans, Belgrade is once again making history—not through war or diplomacy, but through the voices of its youth. For the past eight months, Serbia’s capital has been the epicenter of a growing protest movement demanding accountability, transparency, and above all, change. The movement began in November 2024, when a newly renovated train station canopy in Novi Sad collapsed, killing 16 people. The tragedy was widely blamed on corruption and negligence in state infrastructure projects. What followed was a wave of grief that quickly turned into outrage. University students, long a moral compass in Serbian political life, took to the streets. Their message was clear: enough is enough. On June 28, 2025—St. Vitus Day, a date steeped in Serbian national symbolism—an estimated 140,000 protesters filled Belgrade’s Slavija Square and surrounding streets. They demanded snap elections and the resignation of President Aleksandar Vuč...

  By Dr. Marco V. Benavides Sánchez. Few voices in rock history carry the fierce resonance and unmistakable power of Grace Slick. Born Grace Barnett Wing on October 30, 1939, she is not only a legendary figure of American music but also an enduring symbol of artistic rebellion and female empowerment. From her electrifying performances with Jefferson Airplane to her quietly captivating visual art today, Slick’s life and legacy span far beyond the boundaries of a single genre or era. From Great Society to Greatness Slick began her musical journey in the early 1960s with a short-lived band called the Great Society. Although relatively obscure in the mainstream, the group would become the stepping stone to her breakthrough. Slick joined Jefferson Airplane in 1966, replacing their original female vocalist, Signe Toly Anderson. Her arrival would mark a turning point—not just for the band but for an entire cultural moment. With Slick at the helm, Jefferson Airplane helped define the s...