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...

Black Mental Health Matters

The lack of access to medical and mental health services leads to mental health disparities that disproportionately impact Black Americans. 6.5 million or 21.6% of Black Americans reported having a mental illness. Of the 6.5 million Black Americans, 1.2 million or 23%...
Black Lives Still Matter

Black Lives Still Matter

2020 was a crucial year for social justice in the United States. Breonna Taylor was killed by the police in Louisville on March 13. Not long after, the world watched as George Floyd was killed by the police on May 25.  Tension has been built up for years with the...

Trailblazing Black Women of UA 

Throughout history, Black women are often overlooked and undervalued despite their education, status or contributions. The following examples are some trailblazing Black women who have set the standards and paved the way at the University of Alabama.  “Not enough...

The Devil’s Punchbowl 

In the foothills of Mississippi, the trees grow heavy with uneaten peaches. Tales have haunted the grounds of the Devil’s Punchbowl for decades, from pirates to planes crashing.While the lands may not be filled with treasure, they are haunted by the history of ...