What’s in a Name? Gifts for a Lifetime
By: Denise Kyeremeh ('23), Content Manager & Staff Writer I’m used to people mispronouncing my name. People usually say Denise properly, but they always get Kyeremeh wrong. I even bet…
Advice from a first year
By: Kyla McGhee ('26), Staff Writer Don’t get me wrong— I’m enjoying college And I think I chose the best school for me But my to-do list is getting too…
Blame it on the Lead, Y’all: UNC Students, Faculty Weigh In on Unfolding Lead Water Crisis
By: Chris Williams ('25), Staff Writer Since lead was first discovered in Wilson Library, widespread water testing has led to the closure of fixtures all around campus. Jamie Foxx told…
Art is Good Medicine: Conversing with Anike Robinson on Gris Gris Gurlz at the Stone Center
Salena Braye-Bulls ('23), Editor-in-Chief Author’s Note: Earlier this semester, I had the opportunity to sit down with DC-based artist Anike Robinson, a phenom whose exhibition Gris Gris Gurlz is currently…
Our Costumes Are Our Culture: Black Women & Halloween
By Chantel Gillus ('24), Staff Writer Black women are known for setting the tone for everyday fashion all-year round, but what about on the spookiest night of the year? Halloween…
Seduce and Scheme: A Nuanced Conversation on Black Female Rap
By: Karizma Greene ('25), Staff Writer “I’ma spend his cream, Seduce & Scheme” is the infamous one-liner from Issa Rae’s new show, Rap Sh*t. It comes from the song “Seduce…
Black Safe Spaces at PWI’s: USC Majorette Team Debacle
By Marie Bashengezi (‘26), Staff Writer What defines Blackness? Is the tint of our skin? The way we speak? Our music taste? Or maybe even our choice in school? HBCUs…
My Childhood
By: Sophia Merine ('25), Staff Writer What do we tell our Black babies? That they are worthy? That they are beautiful? Nobody else will. I wonder if The girls who…
250 Years of Struggle & Song Review: Our Words Paints Our Past and Future
By: Dominick Shettiny ('26), Staff Writer How do you remember the history of your culture? Is it as simple as calling your grandparents on the phone and asking them about…
Captured in Color: Live Action and the UNC vs. VT Football Game
By Savion Washington ('23), Photographer *Please note that photos of the UNC vs. Virginia Tech (VT) football game were photographed on October 1st, 2022 at Kenan Stadium. Images of Live…
