Black Voices

Black Voices: ‘Star Struck,’ a poem by Adrianne Embry

“I couldn’t help to think that this is what it means to be black.”

Black Voices: Stop posting, start listening. We’re not getting solutions.

Renaming streets and plazas doesn't fix policing.

Black Voices: Blackfishing is appropriation. Please don’t argue.

Everyone wants to be Black until it's time to be Black.

Black Voices: Black people are disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Medical mistrust is just one reason.

Minorities are disproportionately affected by the coronavirus.

Black Voices: 'Jezebel,' a poem by Alicia Harmon

Alicia Harmon writes a poem about sexual assault and the Jezebel stereotype.

Black Voices: IU Panhellenic Association member says group’s post promoted white saviorism

The sorority member took issue with the promotion of PHA’s philanthropic work in Africa.

Black Voices: Netflix’s film ‘Malcolm & Marie’ is a story of damaged love

This film, created during quarantine, follows the trials and tribulations of a Black couple.

Black Voices: IU students say COVID-19 pandemic has limited their relationships with faculty

One student said professors are reluctant to adjust their instruction to meet student needs.

Black Voices: ‘Pass Me the Torch,’ a poem by RJ Crawford

A poem highlights the fight we must make as Black individuals in America.

Black Voices: K-pop is influenced by Black culture, but lacks Black representation

Billboard ranked K-pop one of the most popular music genres in the world in 2019.

Black Voices: IU graduate student writes advice book for students of color in academia

The author said students of color often feel they don't belong in academia.

Black Voices: Black history is incomplete without LGBTQ history

Black History Month needs to include LGBTQ history as well.

Black Voices: Want to learn about productive allyship? Look to the Rainbow Coalition.

Allies today could about learn from the coalition, created by the Black Panther Party.

Black Voices: AAAMC teams up with Provost's office to create documentary series

The series follows successful, but relatively unknown leaders in the Black music industry.

Black Voices: Is being tokenized worth a full ride?

IU gets minority students on campus, but doesn't always keep them there.

Black Voices: Student nail technician trend booms at IU

Black women are beginning to prefer to support independent Black nail technicians rather than traditional nail salons.

Black Voices: Biden eliminated federal private prison contracts. That won't fix the system.

This order is an extension of the president’s plan for racial equity. 

Black Voices: Black representation in health care may ease COVID-19 vaccine concerns

Black immunologist Kizzmekia S. Corbett led researchers who created the Moderna vaccine.

Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center and City of Bloomington host online Black History Month panel

Keynote speakers include Bassist Verdine White of Earth, Wind and Fire. 

Black Voices: Queens Swearing in Queens