Black Voices

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.

Black Voices: We need to hold abusers accountable within the community

By Da'Nasia Pruitt · Thursday, Oct. 14,2021 10:57 a.m.

R. Kelly was found guilty of all charges including sex trafficking and racketeering.

Black Voices: The gruesome experimentation of the immortal woman, Henrietta Lacks

By Tiera Howleit · Thursday, Oct. 14,2021 10:56 a.m.

Advancements in medicine are the result of racism and inhumane experimentation on Black people.

Black Voices: Klay Thompson speaks out about equal opportunities for all athletes

By Jalen Russell · Wednesday, Oct. 13,2021 10:09 a.m.

Differences within the economy and school districts hinder equal access for athletes.

Black Voices: UK citizens seek African culture awareness during Black History Month

By Abriana Herron · Tuesday, Oct. 12,2021 11:19 a.m.

After limited teaching of Black culture in school, many UK citizens seek heritage understanding.

Black Voices: A California couple’s beachfront property is being returned to them after 100 years

By Amani Gates · Tuesday, Oct. 12,2021 11:18 a.m.

A Black California family is getting reparations 100 years after their land was taken.

Black Voices: Growing up a Black Christian

By Donyá Collins · Monday, Oct. 11,2021 3:19 p.m.

From an out-of-the-box thinking Black girl, change is coming in the church.

Black Voices: Stop erasing Black women from their stories in the media

By Da'Nasia Pruitt · Friday, Oct. 8,2021 2:17 p.m.

Zazie Beetz portrays Stagecoach Mary in “The Harder They Fall”, a dark-skinned plus-size woman.

GUEST COLUMN: Hispanic-Latinx Heritage Month celebrates Hispanic influence on America

By Evelyn Sanchez · Thursday, Oct. 7,2021 12:56 p.m.

Programs at IU celebrate Hispanic-Latinx Heritage Month and honor Hispanic Americans and Hispanic culture.

Barack and Michelle Obama break ground on Chicago presidential library

By Amani Gates · Thursday, Oct. 7,2021 9:56 a.m.

Former President Barack Obama is breaking ground in Chicago.

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