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A Thin White Line: The White Infiltration of the Divine Nine
The Divine 9 or National Pan Hellenic Council (NPHC) is comprised of nine historically Black fraternities and sororities. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated, and Iota…
The Black Undergraduate Theatre Collective Presents: Women of Soul
On Feb. 6 2021, the Black Undergraduate Theatre Collective hosted Women of Soul. This event was streamed from the FAU Amphitheater via YouTube. The showcase featured music from Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross and the Supremes, and Martha Reeves and the Vandellas. The event was meant to focus on the stories of these trailblazing women and pay tribute to black icons. …
Joseph R. Biden Becomes America’s 46th President at the 58th Inauguration Ceremony
It was a history making afternoon in more ways than one. On Wednesday, Jan. 20th Joseph R. Biden was sworn in as America’s 46th President of the United States alongside Kamala D. Harris who was sworn in as America’s Vice President, making her the first female to do so. The invite-only audience was full of familiar faces. Former Presidents Barack…
New Year, New Senate: Raphael Warnock’s Victory = Victory for the Black Community
On the evening of Jan. 5th, 2021, Raphael Warnock defeated Kelly Leoffler in a Special Election for the US Senate making him the first Georgia Democrat to be elected to the Senate in 20 years and the first Black US senator from Georgia. The nation paid close watch on his campaign against Leoffler and Jon Ossoff’s campaign against David Perdue…
Trend Watch: The White AF1
Almost 40 years after their initial release, white Nike Air Force 1s (AF1) are making a comeback in 2020. What was originally a shoe for basketball players, the AF1 has crept into mainstream fashion and is, according to Footwear News, “a must-have sneaker.” After conducting a survey on my personal Instagram asking “What trends have you noticed this year?” 11 out of…
#BlackExcellence: Vincent Taylor
Most teachers walk into class, Vincent Taylor skates. On special occasions, as students shuffle into class, Taylor rolls around on his skates to give students a positive start to the day and provide motivation to get through the week. Described by co-workers as a creative, up-beat, and dependable colleague, Taylor brings high energy to the classroom on a daily basis. …
The BS U Need to Read About
At Florida Atlantic University (FAU) there is an ongoing issue concerning the treatment of Black student organizations. From last minute cancellations to problems with funding with the Council of Student Organizations (COSO), Black orgs have to go the extra mile to ensure that they can hold programming for their members. The latest example of this was the cancellation of the…
FAU Student Faces No Punishment Following Video of him using Racial Slurs
Earlier this week, Twitter exploded after a video surfaced of a student, Ryan Richards, using racial slurs. The video, which is attached below, shows Richards repeatedly using the word “nigger” and shows that he was in the on-campus apartments. Students demanded that Richards face punishment due to his remarks from the video and those that followed. In response to this…
Felons Face Financial Requirements In Order to Vote
With the election less than a month away, citizens are gearing up to vote and let their voices be heard. However, 800,000 felons will not be able to vote even though their rights were restored in 2018. On Nov. 6, 2018 Florida voters approved a landmark constitutional amendment with two-thirds of the vote restoring voting rights to 1.4 million felons…