Shannon Neu A&E Editor When it comes to rock ‘n’ roll music, Elvis Presley is often considered to be the pioneer of the genre — hence his title, the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.” Though Presley was talented and important, he was influenced by the game-changing black musicians who came before him. Elvis Presley absolutely deserves a place in rock ‘n’ roll history, … Continue reading Chess Records: Transforming the world of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Vincent Johnson Staff Writer My first hip-hop memory is of riding in the back of my pop’s Cadillac, listening to “So Fresh, So Clean,” by Outkast. The year was 1998: I was four years old and hip-hop radio had not yet devolved into the exhaustingly repetitive, regurgitation of soundscapes that it is today. It was a time when radio would play Mobb … Continue reading Memories of Hip-Hop
Vincent Johnson Staff Writer Next week on Feb. 23 at 5 p.m., the UNCG student chapter of the NAACP will feature a panel discussion that will explore the meanings behind some of hip hop’s most important lyrics. As the second event of its time here at UNCG, the title of the event is “The Power of Hip-Hop Part 2.” Regina Da Silva, … Continue reading Previewing “The Power of Hip-Hop Part two”
Quinn Hunter Layout editor I am black and proud. There, I said it. I have confessed. I am not ashamed of my skin or heritage, and I will wear my natural hair proudly. But I don’t want kids, and it isn’t because I don’t like them. I love children — I have a seven-year-old cousin that I adore. I cannot have children, though, because … Continue reading This is why I can’t have kids…
Andrew James Staff Writer Many still doubt that an athlete’s race really affects the way the media portrays them. They purportedly believe that America has pushed itself past the racism that the likes of Jackie Robinson, Marlin Briscoe and Hank Aaron faced throughout their sporting careers. They may truly have convinced themselves of that; but that just means they are ignoring the facts. … Continue reading Black Athletes in the Media
Mary Windsor Staff Writer Jody Natalle and Jenni Simon, both UNCG faculty members, recently wrote and released a book titled, “Michelle Obama: First Lady, American Rhetor,” and gave a presentation and introduction on the main themes of the book this past Tuesday, Feb. 9. Natalle and Simon began working on their collaborative anthology two years ago. They had been colleagues, sharing an office, and … Continue reading Michelle Obama:First Lady, American Rhetor”
Tarlon Khoubyari Staff Writer Silicon Valley is known for many innovations, technology industry elites and its affluent zip codes that house the world’s top tech companies. Silicon Valley carries a reputation, backed by facts, that it lacks diversity as racial minorities and women are often underrepresented in many high positions at these companies compared to white and Asian men. To celebrate … Continue reading Twenty influential African Americans in technology
Kashif Stone Staff Writer There is a major problem in Hollywood and it regards the lack of recognition of minority talent. For the second consecutive year, the Academy Awards failed to nominate any minority actors in the top four categories: Actor in a Leading Role, Actor in a Supporting Role, Actress in a Leading Role and Actress in a Supporting Role. The overall lack … Continue reading #OscarsSoWhite: Controversy on lack of diversity in Hollywood
Lauren Cherry Copy Editor Unless you live under a rock, I’m assuming you’ve seen the Super Bowl halftime performance that everyone has been losing his or her minds over. Beyoncé performed her new song, Formation, at the Super Bowl, a day after it’s release and everyone in my circle loved it. I suggest watching the unlisted music video to fully experience my new … Continue reading Spartan Sensibilities: Get in Formation
Katerina Mansour Staff Writer In honor of Black History month, I’d like us to take a moment and celebrate some of the amazing successes African nations have been achieving as of late. There is no denying that, throughout the African continent, there are many problems from security threats, to weak government, to dire economic circumstances. However, there are also many amazing … Continue reading Africa: the continent of hope
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