Alabama has been the forefront of many historical acts including the civil rights movement. Black history exudes throughout the state in cities such as Montgomery, Selma, Birmingham, Tuskegee and Tuscaloosa. There are hundreds of museums, churches and other structures...
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...
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...
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...
Jordan, Nike, Adidas, Yeezy are all big shoe brands society is obsessed with. You would be considered very lucky if you own a pair of OG Jordan 1s High. But why is society so fascinated by sneakers? Sneakers are a status symbol for most people according to “The Rise...
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....
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...
Sports have culturally served as one of America’s favorite pastimes. It can be viewed as a welcomed break from the outside world. A world that is filled with struggling economies, constant conflict, and systemic inequalities. During times of controversy or unrest, it...
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...
“Freedom and justice cannot be parceled out in pieces to suit political convenience. I don’t believe you can stand for freedom for one group of people and deny it to others.” -Coretta Scott King The United States was founded on principles of democracy and...
