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Two Events Honoring Ella Baker: Spotlight on Larry ‘Syid’ Wright, Part Two 

Crystal Thompson, Features Editor   (Image courtesy of Jackie Sanders) To say that the Black History celebratory events of this past Saturday and Sunday were nothing short of amazing would do a disservice to the writers, actors, producers, crew, and others responsible for organizing one of the most educational film premieres. As mentioned in last week’s feature, Wright’s goal was to tell the story of … Continue reading Two Events Honoring Ella Baker: Spotlight on Larry ‘Syid’ Wright, Part Two 

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Setting the Civil Rights Record Straight: Spotlight on Larry ‘Syid’ Wright, Part One 

Crystal Thompson, Features Editor  (Image courtesy of Larry ‘Syid’ Wright) Many celebrate Black History Month by honoring notable heroes who fought for freedom and equity, but what is known is not always shown. That is, stories are often left untold or mis-told. While numerous figures and events are showcased repeatedly across music, literature, apparel, and film as a reminder, filmmaker and author of Three Shots … Continue reading Setting the Civil Rights Record Straight: Spotlight on Larry ‘Syid’ Wright, Part One 

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Where is the Coverage?: Missing Black Girls in the U.S.

Kayla BullockStaff Writer 64,000.  As of 2019, 64,000 black women and girls are missing in the United States of America. Data provided by the FBI assures that these numbers are accurate. While the data does factor in those who left voluntarily, there is still a high number of black women missing due to sex trafficking. According to statistics, black women are missing at disproportionate rates. … Continue reading Where is the Coverage?: Missing Black Girls in the U.S.

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Black History Month: UNCG Student Takes Initiative to Educate and Inspire

Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer Black History Month, celebrated annually in the month of February, is an observance of the many achievements of Black Americans and the essential role that Black Americans have held in history. Historian Carter G. Woodson is credited with bringing the celebration into existence; it began with his creation of ‘Negro History Week,’ which was launched on Feb. 7, 1926.  Since its conception, … Continue reading Black History Month: UNCG Student Takes Initiative to Educate and Inspire

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Remembering the Greensboro Four, 60 Years Later

Tyra HilliardStaff Writer On February 1, 1960, four black male students from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) sat down at an all white lunch counter at the Woolworth’s store in Greensboro, North Carolina and changed history. 60 years later, Greensboro celebrated the anniversary and the changes made since. Ezell Blair Jr. (now known as Jibreel Khazan), Franklin McCain, Joseph McNeil and … Continue reading Remembering the Greensboro Four, 60 Years Later

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The Significance of February: Celebrating the Hidden History of African Americans

Ma’Kayla HunterStaff Writer If there is one thing to remember about African Americans, it should be their countless contributions to America. This can be reflected through their culture, labor, information and knowledge. Through decades, African Americans have found themselves as originators, creatives and revolutionizers. However, with such a rich history, it is difficult to find any proper teachings of these advancements within the educational system. … Continue reading The Significance of February: Celebrating the Hidden History of African Americans

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Exploring Black History By Celebrating Freedom Through Poetry

Meagan BessStaff Writer Sometimes, the best way to express hopes, dreams and tragedy is through poetry. The Office of Intercultural Engagement and UNCG’s poetry group, Articulate, collaborated and presented “Celebrating Freedom Through Poetry” on Thursday, Feb. 21 in the Ferguson Auditorium. What is the significance behind the name for this occasion? Creator of Articulate Honora Ankong shared that, “The event last night was created as … Continue reading Exploring Black History By Celebrating Freedom Through Poetry

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Four Movies to Watch For Black History Month

Brittney Bailey Staff Writer This February, we recognize Black History Month. To celebrate the many accomplishments brought about by African Americans over the years, here are four great movies to watch this month. The first is “Black Panther.” Not only was this film a huge box office hit last year, but it marked a cornerstone for minorities in entertainment. The movie stars the first black … Continue reading Four Movies to Watch For Black History Month

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Celebrating Black Musicians From North Carolina

Emily HicksStaff Writer This Black History Month, take some time to step back into the past and appreciate the incredible amount of talented black musicians that were born in our very own state of North Carolina. From jazz to folk to rap, North Carolina artists truly cover it all. Born in 1933 in Tryon, North Carolina, Nina Simone was destined to do great things in … Continue reading Celebrating Black Musicians From North Carolina

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On A Testament of Hope

William MyrlGuest Writer Like most white people, I don’t know a lot about black history. When I read “A Testament of Hope,” a collection of Martin Luther King’s writings and speeches arranged by James Washington, it was for a class assignment. This book was the focus of a course that Washington and Lee University once offered for some prison inmates in a class titled—appropriately enough—Love, … Continue reading On A Testament of Hope

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