Black Voices

Black Voices: Whatever happened to Old Fairfield? A historic review of gentrification

By Thursday Currence · Sunday, Feb. 20,2022 4:45 p.m.

Gentrification dismantled a historic prosperous Black community in 10 short years.

Black Voices: Hattie McDaniel deserves more recognition

By Tiera Howleit · Friday, Feb. 18,2022 10:39 a.m.

As the first Black person to receive an Oscar, Hattie McDaniel is an icon.

Ask Black Voices: What are some easy meals I can make as a college student?

By RJ Crawford · Thursday, Feb. 17,2022 1:27 p.m.

Eating out is the option most college students go with, but a home-cooked meal is beneficial.

Black Voices: Just admit it, you think Black people talk funny

By Stefan Townes · Thursday, Feb. 17,2022 12:02 p.m.

There're several excuses about non-Blacks imitating Black people; few admit they find it funny.

Black Voices: The 2022 Oscar nominations lack diversity

By Maria McComish · Wednesday, Feb. 16,2022 3:30 p.m.

The Academy selected more white actors and audiences want more diversity in nominations.

Black Voices: IU student starts Instagram account dedicated to empowering Black women's hair

By Cashmere Booker · Wednesday, Feb. 16,2022 3:08 p.m.

The Instagram account discusses embracing natural hair no matter the length or coil pattern.

Black Voices: Black-owned businesses are making their appearances in Target stores

By Amani Gates · Wednesday, Feb. 16,2022 10:30 a.m.

Target is investing over $2 million into Black-owned businesses and creators.

Black Voices: Journalists of color: reporting the truth and raising awareness

By Sara Molina · Wednesday, Feb. 16,2022 10:29 a.m.

Journalists of color face additional obstacles in the process of news writing.

Black Voices: Denzel Washington continues to show why he is a legend

By Da'Nasia Pruitt · Sunday, Feb. 13,2022 5:03 p.m.

Denzel Washington extends his record as the most oscar-nominated Black actor in history.

Black Voices: The history of Black History Month

By Amani Gates · Sunday, Feb. 13,2022 4:58 p.m.

Every February, Americans celebrate the contributions African Americans have made to society.

Black Voices: Former officer who killed teenager Laquan McDonald is no longer in prison

By Cashmere Booker · Friday, Feb. 11,2022 1:01 p.m.

Jason Van Dyke was released from prison after serving three of his nearly seven-year sentence.

Black Voices: The Civil Rights Act was passed on this day in 1964

By Tiera Howleit · Thursday, Feb. 10,2022 4:39 p.m.

58 Years later, civil rights are still issues being faced in this country.

Ask Black Voices: How can I best manage my time during the pandemic?

By RJ Crawford · Thursday, Feb. 10,2022 12:32 p.m.

Building a concrete schedule and following a routine will make time management easier.

Black Voices: IU, please divest from fossil fuels

By Tiera Howleit · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2022 4:53 p.m.

Climate change is real, and IU needs to act and become more sustainable.

Black Voices: No More Cosbys

By Donyá Collins · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2022 4:43 p.m.

We can’t allow celebrities to be monsters and get away with it.

Black Voices: Brian Flores is suing the NFL for discrimination in their hiring process

By Garrett Simms · Tuesday, Feb. 8,2022 3:28 p.m.

Flores named the NFL and three teams he said discriminated against him personally.

Black Voices: Social media is an important news outlet for diversity

By Sara Molina · Tuesday, Feb. 8,2022 3:18 p.m.

Social media prompts major news organizations to cover racial injustices.

Black Voices: Attica Prison Uprising, the fight for human rights

By Da'Nasia Pruitt · Monday, Feb. 7,2022 12:53 p.m.

Inmates in the Attica prison demanded humane living conditions and political rights.

Black Voices: Indiana House Bill 1134 covers up this country’s truths

By Tiera Howleit · Monday, Feb. 7,2022 8:21 a.m.

Laws banning teaching the truth should not be accepted.

Black Voices: MLK was more than a single speech

By Stefan Townes · Sunday, Feb. 6,2022 1:29 p.m.

The late reverend's message wasn't popular back then and wouldn't be popular today.

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