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
Zachary Weaver Staff Writer On Monday, Feb. 15, the season finale of AfroPoP aired, marking the end of its eighth batch of featured documentaries. AfroPoP is a public television documentary series which showcases African films, documentaries and other visual media for American viewing audiences. It currently stands as the only American television show that focuses on stories about the African Diaspora. The final … Continue reading AfroPoP season finale offers fresh perspective on African life and culture
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor Scene: A man in his early forties is laying on his bed. The man is a bit husky, bald, African American, and he wears shorts despite the fact his legs are as dry as a raisin. It is the summer and the air conditioner is on. He is positioned on the edge of the bed, spread out like an … Continue reading Growing up in a white sport
Emily Bruzzo Editor-in-Chief Every U.S. president since 1976 has recognized February as Black History Month, with President Gerald Ford proclaiming about the first official celebration that Americans should “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” It wasn’t a white president, however, who led the charge to honor the extraordinary contributions black Americans … Continue reading Black History special
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