After more than 25 years in the industry and a record-breaking 35 Grammy wins to her name, Beyoncé finally secured the prestigious Album of the Year (AOTY) award for the first time last month. This, to the surprise of many of her fans, felt long overdue, as she had previously been snubbed in the category […]
Redistricting and redlining are often weaponized as systemic tools to silence Black and minority voices, denying these communities fair representation. To address this, Mississippi’s latest legislative redistricting plan aims to empower underrepresented groups by creating majority-Black districts and fostering equitable political participation. According to Mississippi Today, a three-judge federal panel found that the Mississippi Legislature […]
My grandmother, Ms. Laura Chew, was born in 1928. She was raised by her Black grandmother and White grandfather in Byhalia, Miss. Ms. Chew and her five siblings were taught by their grandmother from a young age to strive for excellence and never allow their race to determine what they could accomplish in life. My […]
Over the past month, it has been nearly impossible to venture to any corner of the country without hearing the phrase “very cutesy, very demure, very mindful.” The saying was popularized by TikTok creator Joolie Lebron in a now-viral video discussing appropriate ways to do hair and makeup at work. Although it was posted only […]
Diversity, equity and inclusion: This is the meaning and definition of the acronym DEI. During this election year — most notably upon the nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris for President of the United States — we have heard the phrases “DEI” and “DEI hire” used in a derogatory nature. What’s worse is that DEI […]
As the adage goes, religion and politics are two sensitive topics to avoid in conversations. However, on college campuses there is no shortage of discourse between people with differing views. Our beloved flagship institution is, at times, especially fond of political discussion. We often welcome politicians and leaders to our campus with open arms, show […]
While many may immediately associate the month of February with Valentine’s Day or Groundhog’s Day, members of the African diaspora around the United States and the world celebrate the annual observance of Black History Month. For the African American community, Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate and uplift the voices and achievements of […]
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