by Rachel Parker | Apr 11, 2022 | Features
Stereotypes permeate our society through media depictions and social interactions. Popular stereotypes are often based on race, gender, or class. Experiencing both a combination of race and gender, Black women are faced with stereotypes of being mean, aggressive, or...
by Rachel Parker | Apr 11, 2022 | Culture
On May 19, 2018, actress Meghan Markle wed Prince Harry, the Prince of Wales, amid fanfare and gossip. Markle, showcased for Black women the possibility of a fairytale happy ending told to them as children. Quickly being addressed as princess from the announcement of...
by Rachel Parker | Apr 11, 2022 | Culture
Ebony Magazine was founded by the late John H. Johnson in 1945. Johnson, a prominent Black entrepreneur, developed Ebony with the intent for the publication to be modeled after Life magazine, but for a Black audience. Under his company, Johnson Publishing, he...
by Rachel Parker | Mar 24, 2021 | Lifestyle
The debate over college athletes receiving compensation has been a hot topic for quite some time. From NBA player LeBron James to Senator Bernie Sanders, the issue has been brought up by athletes as well as politicians. The influence that is associated with a player’s...
by Rachel Parker | Feb 25, 2021 | Features
With an impressive resume reflective of her hard work and ambitions, Alexus Cumbie’s achievements showcase the drive she possesses and her tunnel vision of work ethic. Cumbie is trailblazing within her own right as a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., lead...
by Rachel Parker | Feb 25, 2021 | Culture
“Black women are the touchstone by which all that is human can be measured” – Toni Morrison. This quote by acclaimed novelist and essayist Toni Morrison encompasses all that is inherent to Black women from their work to their personal lives. Throughout...
by Rachel Parker | Feb 25, 2021 | Culture
The relationship between African Americans and the medical community is one filled with highs and lows. Throughout history, African American women and men have been subject to horrible treatment and involuntary consent, to be used for the benefit of others with no...
by Rachel Parker | Oct 30, 2020 | Features
The year 2020 will easily go down in history as one to remember. With a pandemic, sudden losses of celebrities and an ongoing racial reckoning, living through this time places us in the shoes of elders recounting history from our viewpoint. However, more important...
by Rachel Parker | Oct 30, 2020 | Culture
From acting to dressing up for Halloween, individuals have donned a mask or altered their appearance in some way for a multitude of reasons. These actions are usually expected for the aforementioned occasions and the following day they go back to being themselves....
by Rachel Parker | Oct 1, 2020 | Features
The University of Alabama has always been embroiled in controversy. Campus buildings were reconstructed after being burned by Union troops in 1865, and in 1893, the first female students were enrolled into the university thanks to lobbying from Julia S. Tutwiler. Just...
by Rachel Parker | Oct 1, 2020 | Culture
Voting has been a staple of American life since the formation of the country. From the American Revolution to now, voting has been utilized to elect government officials for states, counties and the country. But, just as the practice of voting itself is universal, so...
by Rachel Parker | Sep 30, 2020 | Features
The University of Alabama has always been embroiled in controversy. Campus buildings were reconstructed after being burned by Union troops in 1865, and in 1893, the first female students were enrolled into the university thanks to lobbying from Julia S. Tutwiler. Just...
