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
Daniel Bayer Staff Writer The Diversity Peer Engagement Committee is planning several events this spring to promote diversity, understanding and tolerance on the UNC-Greensboro campus, according to Shara Cotton, a facilitator for the committee. “The purpose of the committee is to increase diversity awareness through different programming on campus,” said Cotton, a graduate assistant with the Office of Intercultural Engagement who works with students … Continue reading Diversity committee plans spring events
Jamie Howell Staff Writer On Feb. 2, the Raleigh City Council passed the Raleigh Arts Plan after years of work to develop the project. According to the city of Raleigh website, work on the project began in July 2014, and the plan is meant to promote the arts and culture in the Raleigh community. According to the City of Raleigh website, in the … Continue reading Raleigh celebrates new city arts plan
Aden Hizkias Staff Writer Advocates Taking Action, a new UNC-Greensboro student-led organization, received a grant from Planned Parenthood in order to inform college-aged students about safe sex and health care. The sex education forum was the organization’s first event. Tia Jarrell, a junior and the Vice President of Advocates Taking Action, told attendees that the the group was created as a way for students … Continue reading Planned Parenthood teams up with Advocates Taking Action in “Sex Ed. for All”
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