by Jeffrey Kelly | Apr 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
African American Vernacular English (AAVE) is not a recent concept but it has been a recent hot topic in the media. There are already misconceptions surrounding AAVE, but the idea that words like “lit,” “simp,” or “periodt” are new “internet slang” adds even more to...
by Jeffrey Kelly | Apr 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
While in college, many students have found that to survive, one must become a semi-professional juggler who can skillfully keep their education, extra-curriculars, friends, fun and mental wellbeing aloft at the same time. However, few manage to do so without...
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 Farrah Sanders | Apr 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by Jeffrey Kelly | Apr 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
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 Jeffrey Kelly | Apr 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by Ta'Kyla Bates | Apr 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Within the Black community, there seems to be a stigma around having a conversation about sexuality and gender identity. As a community, it is frowned upon and this ignorance is justified through religion and the Bible. Marginalized groups such as Black people having...
by Jeffrey Kelly | Apr 11, 2022 | Culture
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,...
by Ashlee M. Woods | Apr 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
