The “Angry” Black Woman

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...

Off the Field

Kolbi Coleman Kolbi Coleman, a freshman forward on Alabama’s Women’s Soccer Team, is far more than just a fierce competitor. Balancing life can be a bit difficult, she admits. It’s no small feat but this Chemical Engineering major has huge goals. “It can be a struggle...

Album Review: Ry Ry World

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...

Royal Lineage

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...

Respect Black Women 

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...

How Black Political Leaders Changed Alabama

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,...

When voices are made silent 

It’s no secret that certain stories, voices and groups have been silenced throughout history. Books have been banned, stories have been pulled and voices have been hushed for the comfort of one group.  When the U.S. was first founded, the Founding Fathers drafted...