Black Voices

Black Voices: A Brooklyn neighborhood proves why police work is unnecessary

By Maria McComish · Monday, June 12 6:41 p.m.

Several times a year, the city redirects 911 calls to a group of civilians.

Black Voices: 'Across the Spider-Verse' keeps the multiverse inventive

By Siddharth Nelluri · Thursday, June 8 5:17 p.m.

The latest “Spider-Man” film uses the multiverse for something more substantial than cheap nostalgia.

An exclusive look at the African American Choral Ensemble

By Jay Upshaw · Tuesday, June 6 3:05 p.m.

McKenzie Jones and William Robinson talk about working with Raymond Wise in AACE.

Black Voices: TV is more diverse than ever, yet writers of color still struggle

By Siddharth Nelluri · Wednesday, May 31 5:05 p.m.

The WGA strike has put a spotlight on the entertainment industry’s unfair practices.

Black Voices: Disney still has issues with diversity

By Siddharth Nelluri · Sunday, May 7 12:48 p.m.

The cast of Disney’s “Lilo and Stitch” remake reveal deeper issues with colorism.

Black Voices: Netflix might remake Squid Game. Here’s why they shouldn’t.

By Siddharth Nelluri · Monday, April 24 4:14 p.m.

An American remake of Squid Game would be a bad idea.

Black Voices: Teacher shortages hit students of color where it hurts

By Sade Ajishegiri · Thursday, April 20 6:56 p.m.

Studies show students of color are more likely to be affected by teacher shortages.

Black Voices: Trump’s indictment is historic, but the repercussions are concerning

By Siddharth Nelluri · Sunday, April 16 6:45 p.m.

Former President Donald Trump was indicted on 34 counts of fraud.

Black Voices: Highlighting Black women who have made history in 2023

By Thursday Currence · Thursday, April 13 4:46 p.m.

If sticking to New Year resolutions were a person, it would be Black women.

Black Voices: IUPUI biomedical student career program receives $2 million grant

By Maria McComish · Wednesday, March 8 8:13 p.m.

A program aiding marginalized students received $2 million from the National Institute of Health.

Black Voices: Celebrating the legacy of Herman C. Hudson

By Amani Gates · Tuesday, Feb. 21 8:46 p.m.

Black IU celebrates Herman Hudson’s birthday and the mark he left on campus.

Black Voices: students are being told to ignore history

By Maria McComish · Tuesday, Feb. 21 6:32 p.m.

A walkout took place in an Alabama school after students were told not to reference important events in their Black History presentation.

Black Voices: Grammy Awards brought feats and disappointments

By Maria McComish · Thursday, Feb. 16 5:59 p.m.

Many artists made history, but we still have a long way to go.

Black Voices: IU celebrates Martin Luther King Day with social justice conference

By Sara Molina · Tuesday, Jan. 17 8 a.m.

The conference theme was “audacity," which came from MLK’s 1964 Nobel Peace Prize speech.

Black Voices: 'Spotify Wrapped' is a stolen idea

By Maria McComish · Thursday, Dec. 15,2022 12:51 a.m.

The new Spotify Wrapped format was later revealed to be stolen from an intern.

Black Voices: Artist George McCalman writes new Black history book

By Maria McComish · Wednesday, Dec. 7,2022 4:28 p.m.

McCalman’s book is an illustration that is both easily accessible and an educational read.

Black Voices: Elon Musk is ruining Twitter

By Maria McComish · Wednesday, Nov. 30,2022 6:37 p.m.

Elon Musk recently became CEO of Twitter, and the company has been abysmal since.

Black Voices: IU film expert Cara Caddoo discovered lost Black film from 1916

By Jay Upshaw · Wednesday, Nov. 2,2022 3:21 p.m.

Caddoo is a professor in the Media School and teaches courses on Black film.

Black Voices: Police ignored community concerns about a serial killer

By Da'Nasia Pruitt · Monday, Oct. 24,2022 4:20 p.m.

Police disregarded concerns about a serial killer targeting Black women.

Black Voices: Male egos are actively harming, even killing women

By Da'Nasia Pruitt · Sunday, Oct. 16,2022 3:12 p.m.

A black woman was allegedly murdered by her “friend” after beating him in a basketball game.

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