Millions March for Justice … Or Else
By: Paris Alston, '16 and Princess Streeter, '16 T-shirts and posters, such as this one reading “Mass Action Against Police Brutality,” emphasized the march’s greater theme, Justice or Else. Minister…
Exclusive: Black Ink Meets Holness
Editor-in-Chief: Katrice Mitchell, ’16 “Success is a journey not a destination.” When asked what Omar Holness’ mantra is, he shyly laughed, bit his bottom lip and as his cheeks flushed…
The Use and Misuse of “Stay Woke”
Staff Writer: Kai Heslop, '19 The term “stay woke” originally began being used as a warning to the public. It was a statement telling people to stay informed and aware…
Recognition and Representation
Staff Writer: Dominque Brodie, '19 Each fall, the Primetime Emmy Awards show recognizes the best performances in nighttime television. Typically, this award show does a great job of recognizing the…
Leaving the Lyon’s Den
Why Season 2 of Empire Fails to Live Up to Expectations Staff Writer: Jana Henson, '19 The first thing we notice is the noise. Thousands of attendees rally around a…
Ben Carson: Friend or Foe to the Brother
Photo Source: www.cnn.com Staff Writer: Paakweisi Krentsil, '19 As President Obama’s second term draws to a close, the spotlight shifts towards his successor. The last few months have already been…
I’m a Black Girl in a Barbie World
Staff Writer: Erin Flood, '19 As a young girl, I had plenty of Barbie dolls. They lived in a big, white house, and drove around in a purple Barbie convertible.…
Happily Nappy: The Natural Hair Movement in Black Culture
Staff Writer: Wjuanae McPherson, '19 Black hair. So many images come to mind when thinking of it. From braids, to twists, to pressed and relaxed hair, to roller sets, to locs, and…
Stunting Students: Fashion Spotlight
Staff Writer: André Rowe, Jr. Photographer: Jordan Peterkin One of the most discussed topics among college students is Fashion. It is a requirement to know the latest trends, when to…
