by Ashlee M. Woods | Feb 25, 2021 | Culture
For several years, stories of Black people have centered around the struggles and trauma we have endured by the hands of white people and slavery. Films, television shows, and other forms of media constantly remind Black people of the pain and suffering their...
by Kayla Bryan | Feb 25, 2021 | Lifestyle
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...
by Javon Williams | Feb 25, 2021 | Lifestyle
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...
by Jeffrey Kelly | Feb 25, 2021 | Experiences
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...
by Javon Williams | Feb 25, 2021 | Lifestyle
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.). ...
by Kayla Bryan | Feb 25, 2021 | Lifestyle
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...
by Jeffrey Kelly | Nov 24, 2020 | Culture
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...
by Joseph King | Oct 30, 2020 | Features
When you think of Birmingham, Alabama there are a few things that initially come to mind like, the civil rights movement, football, music or maybe even crime. Nevertheless, the last thing people think of is technology. Niesha White is shifting the culture with...
by Ashlee M. Woods | Oct 30, 2020 | Features
It is no secret that Black men in the United States face a separate set of issues in life due to the color of their skin. From racial profiling to lack of educational resources, the path of what is conceived as success is made harder for Black men. In order to bring...
by Rachel Parker | Oct 30, 2020 | Features
The year 2020 will easily go down in history as one to remember. With a pandemic, sudden losses of celebrities and an ongoing racial reckoning, living through this time places us in the shoes of elders recounting history from our viewpoint. However, more important...
