Black Voices

Black Voices: Recognizing Vernon Jordan: A prominent civil rights activist

By RJ Crawford · Tuesday, March 9,2021 3:32 p.m.

Vernon Jordan fought to abolish segregation and was a confidant to Bill Clinton.

Black Voices: Students, alumni react to Dr. Seuss being accused of racism

By Tiera Howleit · Tuesday, March 9,2021 3:07 p.m.

Six Dr. Seuss publications have been pulled from publication due to racist portrayals and imagery.

Black Voices: Black-led films get overlooked. It’s time to change that.

By Jaicey Bledsoe · Thursday, March 4,2021 12:22 p.m.

These movies explore racial injustice, self love and familial relationships.

Black Voices: ‘Discipline’ a short story by Alicia Harmon

By Alicia Harmon · Wednesday, March 3,2021 6:52 p.m.

Black children in discipline-oriented schools feed into the school-to-prison pipeline.

Black Voices: Black student organizations have meaningful events despite COVID-19 restrictions

By RJ Crawford · Tuesday, March 2,2021 2:26 p.m.

Black organizations like Black Student Union have stuck together even during the pandemic.

Black Voices: IU Writers’ Conference helps transform writers of all backgrounds

By Tiera Howleit · Monday, March 1,2021 1:18 p.m.

The IUWC features workshops and speaking events for fiction, poetry and nonfiction.

Black Voices: IU African American Arts Institute ends Black History Month with music, dance

By Agness Lungu · Monday, March 1,2021 12:38 p.m.

The African American Arts Institute developed new ways to teach and perform online.

Black Voices: Copyright law has stunted the development of Black Music

By Stefan Townes · Sunday, Feb. 28,2021 8:36 p.m.

From jazz to rock to hip-hop, the laws around music always seem to target Black folk.

Black Voices: ‘blessed(?),’ a poem by Adrianne Embry

By Adrianne Embry · Thursday, Feb. 25,2021 2:14 p.m.

This poem tells the story of a Black woman coping with female infertility.

Black Voices: We need to let Black female athletes like Simone Biles just be great

By Jaicey Bledsoe and Illustration by Donyá Collins · Thursday, Feb. 25,2021 1:59 p.m.

Biles deserves to grow and excel without having a limit placed on her.

Black Voices: Some Black American traditions come from times of slavery

By Amaiya Branigan · Wednesday, Feb. 24,2021 8:21 p.m.

Sunday cleaning has been a Black tradition for decades due to slavery practices.

Black Voices: The history behind ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’

By RJ Crawford · Wednesday, Feb. 24,2021 6:28 p.m.

The film illustrates the real tactics used to kill the Black Panther Party’s Fred Hampton.

Black Voices: First IU student chosen for Institute for Responsible Citizenship

By Agness Lungu · Tuesday, Feb. 23,2021 7:27 p.m.

Zachary Harper is the first IU student to have been chosen to be part of a prestigious program for African-American men.

Black Voices: Newfields Museum job posting emphasizes maintaining core white audience

By Stefan Townes · Monday, Feb. 22,2021 5:54 p.m.

Wanting a "core white audience" is a symptom of a bigger problem.

Black Voices: Black History is American history. 28 days is not enough.

By Tiera Howleit · Monday, Feb. 22,2021 3:59 p.m.

We should celebrate Black accomplishments all year.

Black Voices: IU informatics school initiative creates opportunities for students of color in tech

By Agness Lungu · Monday, Feb. 22,2021 11:48 a.m.

IU students have come up with an initiative to support minority students in technology.

Black Voices: IU CommUNITY Education Program, Enough is Enough partner for activism event

By Amaiya Branigan · Saturday, Feb. 20,2021 7:17 p.m.

The event included explorations of identity and activism.

Black Voices: Kelley alumni donate $1 million to improve diversity

By RJ Crawford · Wednesday, Feb. 17,2021 10:19 p.m.

The $1 million donation to the consortium will fund four fellowships for diverse students.

Black Voices: ‘Lord’ a short story by Alicia Harmon

By Alicia Harmon · Wednesday, Feb. 17,2021 7:51 p.m.

A girl enters romantic and social consciousness with the teachings of Audre Lorde, whose birthday is Feb. 18.

Black Voices: Looking for ways to honor Black History Month? Consider donating blood

By Mickaela Joyce · Tuesday, Feb. 16,2021 7:03 p.m.

The American Red Cross is encouraging people to donate in honor of Black History Month.

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