Bloody Tuesday: What a Difference a Day Makes

It’s been 57 years since a group of peaceful protestors planned to march from the First African Baptist Church to the Tuscaloosa County Courthouse on June 9, 1964. Their purpose: stand against segregated drinking fountains and restrooms at the county courthouse....

Exploring Black History in Alabama

Alabama has been the forefront of many historical acts including the civil rights movement. Black history exudes throughout the state in cities such as Montgomery, Selma, Birmingham, Tuskegee and Tuscaloosa. There are hundreds of museums, churches and other structures...

The Hippocratic Obstacle

The relationship between African Americans and the medical community is one filled with highs and lows. Throughout history, African American women and men have been subject to horrible treatment and involuntary consent, to be used for the benefit of others with no...

Dating in College: Not Like the Movies

Is dating in college a good idea? For some, dating in college is the best decision they have ever made. While others regret every moment they spent “dating” someone. The term can have multiple meanings but, the two mainstream terms of dating would be casual dating or...

The Black Bookshelf

During these times it can be hard to take your eyes off of your screens. Whether it be a laptop, tablet or more commonly your phone, turn it off and open a book! It may seem hard to do, but after you read this list of astounding books you’ll want to read every single...

Getting Involved On Campus

The University of Alabama is home to over 600 clubs and organizations meant to enhance every student’s college experience. Because of the substantial number of programs on campus, there is a diverse amount of options for students to choose from.   The...

The Melanin Marketplace – Vol. 3

I AM. Who: Joshua Bibbs was born and raised In Birmingham, Alabama and is a senior majoring in African American Studies and minoring in Theatre. Bibbs is also the founder of the student organization Redefining Societies Vision & Purpose  (R.S.V.P.). ...

Quarantine Hobbies

The last thing anyone expected in their lifetime was to be quarantined for six months due to a global pandemic. The levels of boredom have reached new heights for most, if not all. Hundreds of thousands of internships, jobs, summer vacations, and graduations have been...

Equity On A Spectrum

With kindness and light in her heart Marsha P. Johnson, a Black trans woman, and gay liberation activist helped march the gay rights movement forward during the 1960s. Yet, though she was a pivotal figure in history, it seems that her story has been swept under the...