Author: Déja Boyd | Staff Writer

Opinions

Unlearning the harmful norms of diet culture

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. […]

Lifestyles

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. […]

Opinions

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 […]

Opinions

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 […]

Sports

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 […]

Opinions

‘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 […]

Opinions

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 […]