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Black & Proud: Seven Ways to Celebrate Black History Month

Most people initially learned about Black History Month in grade school. In fact, many people recall learning about various civil rights heroes and scholars, like Malcolm X and Elaine Brown. Beyond Black Lives Matter, Black History Month is a marker for notable leaders who have made countless contributions to the culture. February sets the tone to celebrate…

Byviolet summerFebruary 21, 20240Comments

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Blackity, Black History Month: 5 Black-Owned Brands To Shop

Black History Month is a time for the diaspora to gather and celebrate. We celebrate activists, entertainers, athletes, and record-breakers during the month. Black History Month is also a time to support Black people in any endeavor, including business. Purchasing from Black-owned businesses and bands amplifies our excellence. These businesses are vital to our communities…

ByKerbi LynnFebruary 20, 20240Comments

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Mass shooting in Buffalo, NY: 11 victims attacked during violent extremist hate crime

On May 14th an 18-year-old white man carried out a racially-motivated shooting in Buffalo, NY. According to authorities, the man killed 10 people while injuring 3 others. What could've been a lovely shopping day turned into a bloody scene when an 18-year-old attacked shoppers at a supermarket, Tops Supermarket on Jefferson Avenue in Buffalo, NY.…

ByNamhla LebonaMay 19, 20220Comments

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Thomas Lane Pleads Guilty to Second-Degree Manslaughter In George Floyd’s Death

Ex-Minneapolis Police Officer, Thomas Lane has plead guilty to aiding and abetting manslaughter in the murder of George Floyd. He was previously convicted of federal civil rights violations. Lane has agreed to a 3-year sentence, which he will serve simultaneously with his federal sentence. Lane accepted the plea deal after Derek Chauvin, the main perpetrator…

ByKiara ManningMay 18, 20220Comments

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My Skin, My Logo: 8 Black Women Who Innovated Fashion

There is no doubt that we are the blueprint, black women, black people in general. Whether it be the music we make, the way we do our hair, or the way we dress; we set the standard for the ultimate trends. Like Solange said, "My Skin My Logo." Thanks to a lot of fashion innovators,…

ByKayla BraithwaiteMarch 18, 20220Comments

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5 Remarkable Black Artists & Their Influence

Happy Black History Month! What a wonderful month to remember not only our triumphs but also the challenges that have shaped us into the people we are today. We rarely hear about the many Black pioneers who paved the path in so many fields before us. We get caught up in applauding Martin Luther King…

ByKirsten FordFebruary 23, 20220Comments

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Black Twitter Influencers Campaign Towards Free Education

The era of Influencers has certainly come with a huge impact globally. Not only do they impact our social lives, but they have now become so powerful they influence the world on a socio-economic scale. https://www.instagram.com/p/CMki36rDFt7/ A Campaign Towards Change Lasizwe Dambuza, a South African Youtuber and Influencer, launched a campaign called #R10GoesALongWay. The campaign was…

ByNamhla LebonaApril 2, 20210Comments

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Say Her Name: Remembering Breonna Taylor a Year Later

It is a little after midnight on March 13, 2020. A loud bang on an apartment door alerts a resting couple. Without hearing anyone stating a name within each bang, nervousness grew as the couple tries to collect their thoughts as to what is going on. In a flash, the home door was kicked in…

ByJasmine MorrisonMarch 13, 20210Comments

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Judas and the Black Messiah: The Legacy of Fred Hampton

"You can murder a revolutionary but you can't murder a revolution." - Fred Hampton Fred Hampton was a groundbreaking Chairmen of the Illinois Chapter's Black Panther Party. By the age of 21, Hampton was able to join alliances with local organizations of all races and beliefs – creating the Rainbow Coalition. The movement was able…

ByJasmine MorrisonFebruary 11, 20210Comments

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SAY THEIR NAMES: Don’t Forget About Black Trans Lives ✊?✊?✊?

Photo courtesy Ian Reid. June 1 marked the commencement of Pride Month. These thirty days are annually reserved to champion a community who once endured, and decidedly still is, a historic exile from human rights in every sphere imaginable. Bright-colored rainbow flags, the hallmark symbol of the community, are hoisted proudly across the nation —…