The Black Health Awakening
Keeping up with classes and social life are important parts of attending college, but something many students tend to neglect while being in college is their physical and mental health. Whether it’s becoming more sedentary or developing a not so...
“In the Black” Extra Feature- Nichole Wright: Overcoming Stereotypes in Nursing
Nicole Wright, a clinical nursing staff leader at a leukemia/lymphoma clinic and transplant and cell therapy clinic, had an unconventional path to a conventional career in medicine. Initially working random jobs, she discovered her...
Capturing the Chaos: Gus Robinson’s Photographs of the 1956 Tuscaloosa Riots
At Paul R. Jones Museum(Photos Courtesy of Jeff Robinson) In 1956, Autherine Lucy made history when she became the first African American student to enroll at the University of Alabama. Though her journey was marred by violence and intimidation as...Likes and Liberation: Successful Activism in the Modern Day
In the week leading up to Feb. 28, 2025, millions of Americans opened their social media feedsto find fiery infographics proclaiming an imminent nationwide economic blackout. The maintargets—Walmart, Amazon, fast food and chain stores and, most notably, Target.Target...Breaking the Stigma: An Exploration of the ‘Too Much’ Perception for Women of Color
In today’s society, women of color often encounter the stereotype that they are “doing too much”. This stereotype trivializes their achievements and struggles, reinforcing the notion that they are constantly expected to go above and beyond, with...Greek Life Uplifting the Younger Community
Black organizations around the University of Alabama’s campus are dedicated to bettering Generation Alpha community throughout Tuscaloosa. It is their mission to provide programs and activities for Black children within their organizations through the practice of...
UA Honors Day Shines a Spotlight on Student Success
The University of Alabama celebrated its annual Honors Day on Friday, April 4, recognizing outstanding student achievement, leadership and academic excellence across all colleges and departments. Held every spring, Honors Day is one of the University’s oldest...
Preview | The Capstone Minority Information Systems Society creates connection between students and tech companies
The Capstone Minority Information Systems Society (CMISS) creates opportunities for underrepresented students in the tech industry through a Cultural Empowerment in Tech event.
Preview | Women and Gender Resource Center hosts a Read-In for Black History Month
This Monday, the Women and Gender Resource Center will host a Read-In where volunteers can share one-to-five-minute pieces or excerpts of literature written by Black authors.