Black Voices

Black Vocies: Colorism is a plague in the Black community

By Jaicey Bledsoe and Illustration by Aniya Lyons · Sunday, Nov. 8,2020 3:29 p.m.

Black people cannot let colorism stand in the way of our community.

Black Voices: Biden’s win brings a glimmer of hope to Black Americans

By Jaclyn Ferguson · Sunday, Nov. 8,2020 2 p.m.

"You've always had my back, and I'll have yours," he said.

Black Voices: March to the polls

By RJ Crawford and Courtesy Photo of RJ Crawford · Friday, Nov. 6,2020 9:06 p.m.

The Black Collegians held a march to the polls event to encourage voting among Black students.

Black Voices: Rama's Voice

By RJ Crawford · Thursday, Nov. 5,2020 9:07 p.m.

Junior Rama Soumare uses her voice to uplift Africans.

Black Voices: IU pediatrician dies from complications of giving birth

By Amaiya Branigan · Thursday, Nov. 5,2020 8:51 p.m.

Dr. Chaniece Wallace died due to a disease that disproportionately impacts Black women.

Black Voices: Tiana's Voice

By Courtesy Photo and RJ Crawford · Tuesday, Nov. 3,2020 9:33 p.m.

IU junior Tiana Williams uses theater to be an activist.

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb addresses the media after meeting with former residents and taking a brief tour of the West Calumet Housing Complex with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt on April 19, 2017, in East Chicago, Indiana. The Associated Press has called the Indiana governor race for Eric Holcomb on Tuesday.

Black Voices: Gov. Eric Holcomb must actively address issues in the Black community during his second term

By Jaicey Bledsoe · Tuesday, Nov. 3,2020 7:03 p.m.

He must make more direct, concrete change this term.

Black Voices: Meet Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

By Gamma Nu Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated · Monday, Nov. 2,2020 4:45 p.m.

The chapter focuses on uplifting Black communities.

Black Voices: 'God be...' a poem by Adrianne Embry

By Adrianne Embry and Illustration by Aniya Lyons · Monday, Nov. 2,2020 2:07 p.m.

You say blasphemy but expect black women to be savior.

We need more Black stories that don’t focus on only the struggle

By Jaicey Bledsoe · Thursday, Oct. 29,2020 9:16 p.m.

Black people can do more than just lament the Black American experience.

Black Voices: IU students weigh in on their feelings about the election

By Amaiya Branigan · Thursday, Oct. 29,2020 9:08 p.m.

From dissatisfied to indifferent, IU students have mixed feelings about the election Tuesday.

Black Voices: Meet the IU Pre-Law Black Law Student Association Chapter

By Desiree Walker · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2020 3:31 p.m.

The IU Pre-Law Black Law Student Association prepares the socially conscious lawyer of tomorrow.

Black Voices: Kadiatou's Voice

By Courtesy Photo and RJ Crawford · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2020 2:22 p.m.

Senior Kadiatou Diallo is the owner of Crowned Helix, a natural hair care company.

Black Voices: Americans must educate themselves on SARS

By Garrett Simms · Tuesday, Oct. 27,2020 9:54 p.m.

As Americans protest police brutality, Nigerians are fighting the same battle.

Black Voices: Black lives matter

By ILLUSTRATION BY DONYÁ COLLINS · Monday, Oct. 26,2020 10:38 p.m.

Black representation is important in all aspects of life.

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Black Voices: Damorion's Voice

By Courtesy Photo and RJ Crawford · Monday, Oct. 26,2020 10:03 p.m.

Sophomore Damorion Page is a musician, railway enthusiast and social justice advocate.

Black Voices: 'Try It,' a poem by Adrianne Embry

By Adrianne Embry and Illustration by Abby Carmichael · Monday, Oct. 26,2020 6:04 p.m.

"I got angels and they got me"

Black Voices: "Behind my mask is a quivering lip," a poem by Amaiya Branigan

By Amaiya Branigan and Illustration by Amaiya Branigan · Thursday, Oct. 22,2020 11:19 p.m.

Behind my mask is a quivering lip. It catches my tears so the ground they never hit.

Black Voices: Respectability politics contribute to social and systemic racism

By Jaicey Bledsoe · Thursday, Oct. 22,2020 9:21 p.m.

Culture or respectability are two options Black people are forced to choose between every day.

Black Voices: The right to vote

By RJ Crawford and Illustration by Aniya Lyons · Wednesday, Oct. 21,2020 10:02 p.m.

Black people fought for centuries for the right to vote — we must honor their legacy.

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