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(11/14/21 7:43pm)
Earlier this year, attorney Shequeena McKenzie was sworn in at the age of 28 as the first Black female judge in McComb, Mississippi. Her accomplishment blazes a path for younger Black women and girls to accomplish their goals.
(11/09/21 9:43pm)
Students feel let down as they continue to be forced to live in poor conditions at the historical Black institution Howard University, gaining national attention on CNN and NBC News bringing awareness to them.
(11/01/21 5:52pm)
The African American Dance Company performed Oct. 20 at Switchyard Park to pay homage to traditional African dances, taking the audience through a series of dances from a variety of African cultures.
(10/14/21 2:56pm)
Henrietta Lacks is a name every citizen of the United States should know. Her story is the reason why medical advances have been made over the past 70 years.
(10/04/21 2:22pm)
For years, the United States has had a negative relationship with Black and Brown communities, and the effects are still present when it comes to the number of missing people of color across the nation.
(09/15/21 3:26pm)
As one of the largest organizations on campus, IU Student Government works toward positive change for the university. While administrations change year to year, the goal should always be to make IU a better place for all students.
(09/10/21 1:02am)
The fourth film of the “Candyman” series was released Aug. 27. In its first weekend, the film made history because Nia DaCosta was the first Black female director to have a film debut at No. 1 at the U.S. box office.
(09/01/21 1:52am)
Black Lives Matter in its most literal sense, implies the need to change actions within humanity in order to have peace and equality for all. This statement challenges the foundation for which this country was built and pays homage to the ancestors whose lives were lost in their fight to be seen as human beings.
(07/26/21 2:44pm)
Black Lives Matter.
(05/03/21 9:21pm)
On April 20, a jury decided to convict Derek Chauvin of unintentional second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. However, this verdict did not necessarily serve as an act of justice for Black Americans, allies and most importantly, Floyd’s family.
(04/20/21 1:28am)
On April 6, the IU Student Government Election Commission announced the preliminary results for the 2021-22 IUSG student body president and vice president. This election was filled with contention, including more than 24 election complaints filed by the three campaigns running for executive office.
(04/06/21 2:28am)
Some people feel inclined to engage in conversations about the female body including Megan Thee Stallion, Lizzo and even Serena Williams. On social media these conversations are usually degrading and portray the Black female physique in a negative light.
(03/23/21 9:20pm)
IU Student Government has a history spanning over 100 years here at IU. Historically, IUSG has been an organization largely run by white male students. However, this year it is the most diverse it has ever been. IUSG currently has a Jewish and female student body president and a Muslim vice president.
(03/09/21 8:07pm)
From depicting Black people as monkeys to having Asian people carrying a man and large animal by the top of their heads, Dr. Seuss’s choice of racist imagery in some of his books have received major attention.
(03/01/21 6:18pm)
The IU Writers’ Conference aimed to help Bloomington writers improve their craft for the past 81 years and is the second oldest continually-operating writers conference in the U.S., according to its website.
(02/22/21 8:59pm)
From Sojourner Truth to Chadwick Boseman, Black History Month serves as a time for celebration of Black culture and identity. Since its inception in 1915, Black History Month has been celebrated all across the world.
(02/16/21 12:14am)
This weekend, a 19-year-old white woman was accused of Blackfishing on some of her Instagram and Twitter posts, sparking controversy within IU’s Black community.
(02/08/21 10:38pm)
Navigating through academia as a student of color can be a challenging experience which can include self-doubt and a lack of access to mental health resources like counseling or therapy, IU graduate student Nelson Zounlome said.
(02/02/21 12:05am)
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Jan. 26 — “Reforming Our Incarceration System to Eliminate the Use of Privately Operated Criminal Detention Facilities” — as an extension of his plan for racial equity.
(01/25/21 10:07pm)
On Inauguration Day, just shortly after being sworn into office, President Joe Biden got right to work. He went into the Oval Office and began to map out his plan for marginalized communities and the nation as a whole.