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November 10, 2018
Posted by Murphy Coleman
Ten Art Niggas to Fall in Love With from Afar

In the art world, black people are being seen for their worth for the first time in a long time. There’s an outpouring of wonderfully unique and talented artists consuming my Instagram feed and throughout pop culture. While an artist’s […]

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July 11, 2018
Posted by Alina Howard
The Complexity of Identity

“The concept of identity is a complex one, shaped by individual characteristics, family dynamics, historical factors and social and political contexts.” The above quote comes from “The Complexity of Identity: ‘Who Am I?’” written by Beverly Daniel Tatum. In this […]

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July 11, 2018
Posted by Toni Hunt
Pillars of Potential

Sometimes, we live our lives without knowing our purpose or reaching our potential. This creates a feeling of emptiness, which leads to an unhappy life. This thought is often overlooked, but now is the time to explore the process of […]

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July 11, 2018
Posted by Faith Riggs
How to Secure the Bag

This past summer, Jay-Z released his 13th album, “4:44” and gave us all a clear view on ways we can build wealth in a system that isn’t particularly for us. His lyrics brought awareness to an issue that has affected […]

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July 11, 2018
Posted by Brianna Robinson
What’s the Word? AAVE & the Evolution of Language

Hey! Hi. Hello! Yo! Wassup!? These are all common greetings that we hear from day to day. A couple of these greetings probably wouldn’t be used in emails to professors, but why not? It’s most likely because professors generally don’t […]

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July 11, 2018
Posted by Mariah Hicks
Ode to My Soul: A Psalm of Praise for My Pieces

Photos by Candace Sanders I fear that I have wasted too much time not loving or wholly accepting myself. I have spent too many years dishonoring my pieces, sometimes knowingly, other times with an unconscious mind that was not aware […]

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July 11, 2018
Posted by Administrator
Pop Politics: The Role of Public Figures in Political Activism

Graphic by Alex Tharnish   Growing up, I never imagined I would find pop culture and politics merging as one. I always thought it was politicians’ responsibility to influence American citizens on what they should believe in or stand up […]

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July 10, 2018
Posted by Faith Riggs
Black Hollywood: The Evolution of Black Women on Television

Prior to the 1950s, the first appearances of black women in entertainment were in minstrel shows that featured white male actors portraying stereotypical black female roles. George Christy was one of the first women impersonators who portrayed Lucy Long, a flirtatious […]

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July 10, 2018
Posted by Sierra Allen
The Ebony Essence: A Praise to Black Culture

Here we are, 20 and some change. Still trying to find our “ism,” our “thing,” our place in the world. Ourselves. As a soon-to-be graduate, I’m finally entering the stage in life where I won’t identify as a student. That’s […]

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July 10, 2018
Posted by Administrator
Being Black At A PWI

Going to college is already a complex and rigorous journey for students. From understanding how to receive the most financial aid, to balancing a social life with academics, it can be overbearing for anyone. For some students, however, the journey […]

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