I heard a saying the other day that when America catches a cold, the Black man catches the flu and I have never been the same since. After hearing this saying, I began to dwell on how I got here and the amount of work that I would put in; trying to run away from...
African American Vernacular English (AAVE) is not a recent concept but it has been a recent hot topic in the media. There are already misconceptions surrounding AAVE, but the idea that words like “lit,” “simp,” or “periodt” are new “internet slang” adds even more to...
While in college, many students have found that to survive, one must become a semi-professional juggler who can skillfully keep their education, extra-curriculars, friends, fun and mental wellbeing aloft at the same time. However, few manage to do so without...
With the arrival of Mariah the Scientist’s second studio album: Ry Ry World, she immurses us into her world, literally. This album is much more personal and captivating than her debut album, Master, which was presented only two years prior, with a look and feel to go...
Malcolm X once said, “The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the Black woman. The most neglected person in America is the Black woman.” Recently, the #protectBlackwomen has been in the headlines to...
Alabama’s history can be used as an indicator of the importance of local politics. Many are familiar with the state’s long history with anti-Blackness and civil rights injustices. Alabama, as a southern, historically conserative state, has a history of slavery,...
Throughout history, Black women are often overlooked and undervalued despite their education, status or contributions. The following examples are some trailblazing Black women who have set the standards and paved the way at the University of Alabama. “Not enough...
Intro: Sorting through the countless files in the Google drive, I began logging and transcribing each of the audio files in the folder. It was the first week of my fellowship with United Women of Color – a nonprofit dedicated to community-based solutions for...
The University of Alabama is home to over 600 clubs and organizations meant to enhance every student’s college experience. Because of the substantial number of programs on campus, there is a diverse amount of options for students to choose from. The...
With kindness and light in her heart Marsha P. Johnson, a Black trans woman, and gay liberation activist helped march the gay rights movement forward during the 1960s. Yet, though she was a pivotal figure in history, it seems that her story has been swept under the...
For five months, the United States has been entangled in a turbulent relationship with the COVID-19 pandemic while also witnessing countless reprehensible acts caused by systemic racism within the justice system. For students of color, the already complicated...
