by Ashlee M. Woods | Feb 3, 2023 | Culture
The 65th annual Grammy Awards take place this Sunday, Feb. 5th. Since its inception, only 11 Black performers have won album of the year, and many have accused the ceremony of racism for its lack of recognition towards Black artists. Despite the controversy...
by Ashlee M. Woods | Apr 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
It’s no secret that certain stories, voices and groups have been silenced throughout history. Books have been banned, stories have been pulled and voices have been hushed for the comfort of one group. When the U.S. was first founded, the Founding Fathers drafted...
by Ashlee M. Woods | Apr 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Many young Black athletes dream of playing in either the NBA, the NFL, the WNBA, or some other professional league. To have your name on the back of a jersey and hear hundreds of thousands of fans cheer your name is something only few get to experience. That...
by Ashlee M. Woods | Apr 11, 2022 | Features
Alabama athletics has its fair share of unsung heroes. For the Crimson Tide women’s basketball team, that’s assistant coach Janese Constantine. Constantine has been an integral part of the success of the team under head coach Kristy Curry. Features and Experiences...
by Ashlee M. Woods | Apr 11, 2022 | Experiences
The journey of becoming a transgender or gender non-conforming individual is difficult, especially for Black individuals. For many that have transitioned, what they knew about transgender or gender non-conforming people along with how they were viewed by society...
by Ashlee M. Woods | Mar 24, 2021 | Experiences
College athletics provide an outlet for students of color to continue their educational journey while also playing the sport that they love. Or so they are told. Behind the mask of education and athletic paradise is a dark history of using Black...
by Ashlee M. Woods | Feb 25, 2021 | Culture
For several years, stories of Black people have centered around the struggles and trauma we have endured by the hands of white people and slavery. Films, television shows, and other forms of media constantly remind Black people of the pain and suffering their...
by Ashlee M. Woods | Oct 30, 2020 | Features
It is no secret that Black men in the United States face a separate set of issues in life due to the color of their skin. From racial profiling to lack of educational resources, the path of what is conceived as success is made harder for Black men. In order to bring...
by Ashlee M. Woods | Oct 1, 2020 | Lifestyle
Becoming an activist seems like a daunting task. With so many issues and organizations needing assistance, it may seem overwhelming to get started. The first step is easier than most think. It all starts with the desire to help. We interviewed four members of The...
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