Black Voices

Black Voices: Rosetta Tharpe was a trailblazer for rock ‘n’ roll

By Donyá Collins · Thursday, June 10,2021 6:59 p.m.

Who knew rock ’n’ roll wouldn’t exist without a black, queer woman?

Black Voices: Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal raises concerns of mental health in tennis community

By Abriana Herron · Thursday, June 3,2021 8:41 p.m.

Osaka withdrew from the French Open on May 31.

Black Voices: Meet Dominique Kemp, the first Black student to receive a Ph.D. in Mathematics at IU

By Agness Lungu · Tuesday, June 1,2021 6:56 p.m.

“It was a painful journey, but it is worth it in the long term.” Kemp said.

Black Voices: 'Is There More?' a poem by RJ Crawford

By RJ Crawford · Thursday, May 27,2021 1:19 p.m.

There’s been a number of gloomy days recently, which brings some good and bad.

Black Voices: Fight for justice continues despite Chauvin outcome

By Tiera Howleit · Monday, May 3,2021 5:21 p.m.

Addressing systemic racism needs more than performative activism.

Black Voices: Writing about Blackness in the face of whiteness

By Stefan Townes · Thursday, April 29,2021 9:11 p.m.

I write for a Black audience, but there's always another crowd that reads as well.

Black Voices: ‘Not Another Body,’ a poem by Donyá Collins

By Donyá Collins · Thursday, April 29,2021 9:10 p.m.

How many more will fall before it's over?

Black Voices: Climate change is real. How might it affect Bloomington’s spring bloom?

By Agness Lungu · Wednesday, April 28,2021 4:53 p.m.

Climate change is affecting everyone and the blooming of trees in Bloomington are no exception

Black Voices: Should sports stay out of politics?

By RJ Crawford · Wednesday, April 28,2021 4:48 p.m.

A recent tweet from Lebron James has caused uproar in the sports and political communities.

Black Voices: The question still remains — ‘You Good?’

By Jaicey Bledsoe · Tuesday, April 27,2021 2:44 p.m.

The ‘You Good?’ initiative continues to be a safe space for Black men.

Black Voices: Black history must be more valued in the education system

By Jaclyn Ferguson · Monday, April 26,2021 4:30 p.m.

After Trayvon Martin’s killer was found not guilty, I realized centuries-old racism lives on.

Black Voices: CAA’s Mark Cheatham speaks with IU American Marketing Association chapter

By Agness Lungu · Thursday, April 22,2021 1:35 a.m.

Cheatham talked to IU students about making a mark in the music industry.

Black Voices: Chauvin is guilty. But George Floyd can’t come back to life.

By Jaclyn Ferguson · Wednesday, April 21,2021 6:37 p.m.

A guilty verdict is a good start but we can't get too comfortable.

Black Voices: ‘Apex’ a poem by Alicia Harmon

By Alicia Harmon · Wednesday, April 21,2021 4:12 p.m.

A poem about policing, violence, and shifting the power from the police to the people.

Black Voices: A Black IUSG president elect is a win for all underrepresented students

By Tiera Howleit · Monday, April 19,2021 9:28 p.m.

This election marked 10 years since the last Black student was elected as President.

Black Voices: When is it time to leave America?

By Stefan Townes · Sunday, April 18,2021 5:59 p.m.

I fear the blood, sweat and tears of my ancestors are not enough.

Black Voices: ‘Letter to George Floyd,’ a poem by Donyá Collins

By Donyá Collins · Thursday, April 15,2021 4:44 p.m.

George Floyd's life was cut short by 9 minutes of hate.

Black Voices: Blue with Envy

By Illustration by Xakilah Daniel · Wednesday, April 14,2021 7:07 p.m.

An artistic piece illustrating how sadness can manifest itself as jealousy when projected towards other people.

Black Voices: Jeremy Morris, a Black IU alumnus, runs for IU Board of Trustees

By Agness Lungu · Tuesday, April 13,2021 6:45 p.m.

Jeremy Morris said the board needs more millennial representation.

Black Voices: ‘Let’s Get this Bread,’ a poem by RJ Crawford

By RJ Crawford · Tuesday, April 13,2021 6:38 p.m.

It is a constant struggle to get out of bed on time, especially now.

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