Black Voices

A jury has finally been selected in Ahmaud Arbery’s trial. It includes one black juror

By Amani Gates · Wednesday, Nov. 17,2021 1:32 p.m.

Judge continues with jury selection despite questions of intentional discrimination in juror selection.

Black Voices: Our lives are worth more than your tears

By Stefan Townes · Tuesday, Nov. 16,2021 9:29 a.m.

Emotional responses to being called out on racism have a long history.

Black Voices: Black women in law continue to set trailblaze for future generations

By Tiera Howleit · Sunday, Nov. 14,2021 2:43 p.m.

Judge Shequeena McKenzie is the first Black female judge in McComb, Mississippi.

Black Voices: Keeping Schuyler Bradley’s memory alive on the anniversary of his death

By Da'Nasia Pruitt · Friday, Nov. 12,2021 12:19 p.m.

Schuyler Bradley was an IU student who passed away after being fatally shot.

The Potpourri of the Arts in the African American Tradition is back with 27th performance

By RJ Crawford · Wednesday, Nov. 10,2021 2:46 p.m.

The Potpourri includes the African American Dance Company, the African American Choral Ensemble and the IU Soul Revue.

Students reflect on microaggressions after viewing Netflix's ‘Colin in Black and White’

By Amani Gates · Wednesday, Nov. 10,2021 2:31 p.m.

Former football player, Colin Kaepernick addresses issues some are afraid to talk about.

Black Voices: Black first generation college students share struggles, success stories

By Thursday Currence · Wednesday, Nov. 10,2021 11:43 a.m.

The Department of Education said 41% of African American students are first generation.

Black Voices: Life at Howard University, students experiencing unlivable conditions

By Tiera Howleit · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2021 4:43 p.m.

Students deserve a habitable place to live for the amount of money they pay.

Black Voices: Atlanta news anchor Jovita Moore loses her battle to brain cancer

By Amani Gates · Sunday, Nov. 7,2021 10:59 a.m.

Jovita Moore has inspired many Black journalists during her career.

Black Voices: Incarcerated people deserve human rights

By Da'Nasia Pruitt · Friday, Nov. 5,2021 3:19 p.m.

Prisoners at Rikers Island were seen in photos living in inhumane conditions.

Campus group ends October with Breast Cancer Awareness Month event

By Amani Gates · Monday, Nov. 1,2021 2:19 p.m.

In October we go pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Black Voices: Representation matters — in front of and behind the camera

By Stefan Townes · Monday, Nov. 1,2021 2:08 p.m.

More leading roles are going to diverse actors, but that change isn't seen behind the scenes.

Black Voices: The African American Dance Company praised African dance during performance

By Tiera Howleit · Monday, Nov. 1,2021 1:52 p.m.

The African American Dance Company performed at Switchyard Park.

Black Voices: Black students suspended for protesting against confederate flags

By Da'Nasia Pruitt · Thursday, Oct. 28,2021 11:22 a.m.

African-American students are 338% more likely to be suspended than their white peers.

Black Voices: Art has always affected the real world

By Stefan Townes · Monday, Oct. 25,2021 2:56 p.m.

No matter if it's fiction or comedy, any given work will impact the world around it.

Black Voices: Second grade girl’s hijab was ripped off her head by her teacher

By Amani Gates · Monday, Oct. 25,2021 2:50 p.m.

The Black Parents Workshop speaks out in support of Sumayyah Wyatt.

Black Voice: Find the murderers of Jelani Day

By Da'Nasia Pruitt · Friday, Oct. 22,2021 12:02 p.m.

Jelani Day’s funeral service was held Oct.19.

Black Voices: Dave Chappelle is a relic, it's time to retire him

By Stefan Townes · Wednesday, Oct. 20,2021 2:57 p.m.

The comedian resorts to controversy because he can't produce laughs.

Black Voices: ‘This stuff shouldn’t be here’

By Abriana Herron · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2021 1:47 p.m.

Stolen African artifacts should be returned to the rightful owners, not kept in the British Museum.

Black Voices: Issa Rae was advised to add white characters in her shows for them to be successful

By Amani Gates · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2021 1:06 p.m.

Adding white characters to films and shows should not determine if they’ll be more successful.

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