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 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 Tionna Taite | Mar 24, 2021 | Features
Originally from Oxford, Mississippi, Shelby McEwen began as a basketball player at Northwest Mississippi Community College. Along the way, he realized his growing passion for track and field, particularly when it came to high jump. After enrolling as a...
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 Joseph King | Oct 30, 2020 | Features
When you think of Birmingham, Alabama there are a few things that initially come to mind like, the civil rights movement, football, music or maybe even crime. Nevertheless, the last thing people think of is technology. Niesha White is shifting the culture with...
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 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 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 | 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...
