Remembering Obama’s Legacy
By: Ajia Caldwell ('19), Staff Writer http://www.biography.com/people/barack-obama-12782369 The night of November 4th, 2008 will always be a cherished memory for me. I remember screaming “my president is Black” with my…
The Not-So-Hidden Figures of Hidden Figures
By: Kaleia Martin, Staff Writer http://www.foxmovies.com/movies/hidden-figures In light of everything that happened in 2016, it was very necessary to have something, anything to lift the spirits of black people and…
Anti-Blackness in the African Community
By: Whitney-Jocelyn Kouaho ('20), Staff Writer I was born in the Ivory Coast (Cote’D’Ivoire) and moved to America when I was six years old. All of my formative years were…
Creative Spotlight: NO THANKS
By: PK Krentsil ('19), Managing Editor There are many groups on campus that give students the opportunity to express themselves creatively, but there are just as many students on campus…
What is Black Twitter?
By: Madison Langston ('19), Staff Writer Black Twitter is a collection of hashtags, memes, and trending topics that are comically and emotionally centered around Black reality and interest. It is…
Post-Election Thoughts
By: Morgan Howard ('18), Staff Writer America, we have a problem. If that sentence alone puts you on the defensive, strap in because it’s about to get a whole lot…
A Resolution to Failed New Years Resolutions
By: Ariana Wiggins ('19), Staff Writer It seems like every January, people swear upon their dedication to #NewYearNewMe and all the changes they intend to make in their life. In…
#vibez: a collection of playlists perfect for finals
Congratulations, Tar Heels! You've made it through another semester's worth of classes! That's something well worth celebrating, but the real finish line lies beyond final exams. We at Black Ink…
5 Fundamental Differences Between Black Lives Matter and the KKK
I don’t know whether to LMAO or look ashamed at Tomi Lahren’s recent appearance on The Daily Show with new host, Trevor Noah. For those who don’t know, Lahren, the…
To Trump Supporters:
By: Jerome Simpson ('19), Staff Writer Trump supporters: I want to begin by saying I do not believe all Trump supporters are racist. I do not believe all Trump supporters…
