African Americans and the American Founding

Adam Griffin    Staff Writer The common narrative of America’s revolution and founding era speaks of African-American slavery and disenfranchisement — the dehumanizing of the black race in America. While this history is valid and slavery is a black spot on our national ethos, it is not the full story. African Americans contributed greatly to the founding of America in battlefields, courtrooms and convention houses. … Continue reading African Americans and the American Founding

Shining a light on the forgotten athletes

Daniel Johnson    Sports Editor It feels like when February comes around every year and people start talking about African American athletes, the same half a dozen names come up. Names such as Jesse Owens, Jackie Robinson, Muhammad Ali, Bill Russell and Jim Brown and their accomplishments are all discussed every February, year after year. Yes, they are names that should be celebrated, but there … Continue reading Shining a light on the forgotten athletes

Famous lawsuits in sports

Andrew James     Staff Writer It is a strange phenomenon when the escapist luxury of sports intersects with the American political landscape. We see it when athletes join the Black Lives Matter movement, the scads of domestic abuse cases, and the media reaction to uncovering Donald Trump hats in an athlete’s locker. During the decade of the 1970’s, though, politics in sports culminated into … Continue reading Famous lawsuits in sports

Chess Records: Transforming the world of Rock ‘n’ Roll

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

Previewing “The Power of Hip-Hop Part two”

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”

Remembering Bayard Rustin

Shaquille Blackstock           Staff Writer Bayard Rustin was the organizer of the March on Washington in August of 1963. This march would be the setting of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, and arguably, the most important day of the Civil Rights leader’s career. He would go from a pastor with a passion for equality, to the most … Continue reading Remembering Bayard Rustin

Negro League Museum President speaks upon history of black baseball

Matthew Johnson        Guest Writer Muhammad Ali brashly and unapologetically earned his place upon the world’s stage in the tulmetnous 1960s for his exploits in the ring and for being a champion of religious freedom and an anti-war protester. Jesse Owens demonstrated ability and class in the 1936 Olympics held at Berlin, denying Hitler the satisfaction that his German athletes would dominate track … Continue reading Negro League Museum President speaks upon history of black baseball