It’s a relaxing afternoon and you’re scrolling on Instagram. Your favorite Instagram model, or influencer is promoting the latest flat tummy tea while sporting a body that screams “body goals.” You know summer is soon approaching so you want to look your best in your bathing suit on the beach. […]
Author: Déja Boyd | Staff Writer
Apple aids in celebrating Black History Month
The month of February is treasured in America’s Black community, since it is a designated time for Black people to feel celebrated for the trailblazing and monumental strides throughout American history. Prominent brands like Apple are aiding to celebrate Black History Month this year by introducing The Black Unity Collection. […]
Nobel Peace Prize nomination for BLM is Black history
The “Black Lives Matter” movement was nominated for their fight against racism, police brutality, and other injustices against people of color and Black people by Norwegian MP Petter Eide on Jan. 29. The “Black Lives Matter” movement is a historical and monumental initiative that seems to have set our social […]
Danileigh proves that gatekeeping blackness is important
Many non-Black entertainers, influencers and artists have been accused of “acting Black” or thinking it’s okay to use racial slurs in their content because their main audience is Black. Singer Danileigh is a clear example of a racially ambiguous woman who thinks they can get a pass for using the […]
Leaving ‘imposter syndrome’ in 2020
If you are feeling like you do not deserve that new promotion, new job, new car, or award, even though you put in the time and effort, you may be suffering from imposter syndrome. In 2021, we cannot allow ourselves to fall victim to self-doubt, perfectionism and inadequacy. According to […]
The reality of being a college student who can’t travel home for the holidays
Laughter ringing loud in your ears while the aroma of all your favorite comfort foods fills the air is one of the many reasons why the holidays are the best times of the year. For college students who can’t travel home for the holidays, it could seem like the loneliest and […]
HBCU aquatics programs: What happened?
Historically Black colleges and universities aquatics programs have gradually deteriorated one-by-one over the last few decades. Due to a lack of support from the college and university administration to limited or depleted funding, HBCU aquatics was not able to sustain these very important programs. HBCUs have a history of initiating […]
‘Black Lives Matter’ is a global statement
Black Lives Matter is a global statement. It’s not limited to just Black Americans. It is for every person of the Black diaspora. This movement further extends to our fellow Black brothers and sisters in Nigeria. “Black Lives Matter” unifies us by our Black ancestry and unfortunately, by our constant […]
Let’s deepen the mental health conversation in the Black community
The discussion of mental health in the Black community has been a taboo topic until recent years. To deepen the conversation of mental health in the Black community, Black people need to be educated on the ways and services that can be provided once they identify that there’s a problem […]
Monica won the Verzuz Battle
The highly anticipated Verzuz battle between the legendary 90s Black “it girls” Brandy and Monica gave a clear view of who wins this alleged ongoing 25-year-old beef between the two singers. After last night’s showdown, Brandy wins a few of the battles but ultimately, Monica wins the war. “Your music […]