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Identity death
Reflecting on Black History Month in the current political and cultural landscape. Written by Derek M. Williams It started 99 years ago...
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Apr 73 min read


“Fairview:” Meet the director of CSU’s spring play
Nicole Sumlin offers a fair view of the Black experience. Written by Evan Peters " Having important conversations around these topics can...
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Mar 33 min read

Breaking the ice ceiling
How one man changed hockey forever. Written by Miranda Wyse On Jan. 18, 1958, Willie O’Ree, whose grandparents escaped to Canada via the...
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Mar 33 min read

Inauguration of the Cleveland State University Association of Black Journalists
Students advocate for Black journalists’ achievements, establishing a new chapter on campus. Written by Tyisha Blade The launch of the...
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Mar 33 min read


Diary of a Black girl
This is for the Black girls who refuse to be boxed in. Your Blackness isn’t something to prove or perform, it just is, in all its depth...
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Mar 36 min read

Rooted in care: The Black community’s legacy of self-care and empowerment
How self-care became a powerful tool in the Black community from Madam C.J. Walker to modern-day celebrations of Black history. Written...
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Mar 33 min read

Did enslaved people celebrate Valentine’s Day?
The topic of slave history opens the door for numerous questions about its past. Written by Jordan Shelton The origins of many events in...
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Mar 32 min read

The History of The Vindicator
Traveling through The Vindicator’s history from a Black student newspaper to an arts and culture magazine. Written by Sophie Farrar For...
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Feb 21, 20245 min read


The New Kings of Cleveland’s Food Scene
West African & Caribbean Cuisine’s Rise. Written by Michael Eadie Post-COVID-19 America has not been kind to the restaurant industry. The...
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Feb 21, 20244 min read


Black Artists in the Rock Scene
Five Black-led acts who should be on your punk, rock and alternative playlists. Written by Benvolio Nichols Playlist below!...
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Feb 21, 20245 min read
Black-owned Businesses in Cleveland
During Black History Month, check out these great local spots in Cleveland! Written by Emma Smallwood Cleveland is a city built through...
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Feb 21, 20244 min read


The Black History of Modern Music Genres
Black creativity is the bedrock of American culture. Written by Olivia Schwab Almost all American music can be tied back to Black...
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Feb 21, 20244 min read


Meet the Up-and-Coming Black Filmmakers of CSU
Exclusive interviews with some of the talent graduating from the School of Film and Media Arts this spring. Written by Cara Robbins...
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Feb 21, 202411 min read


Where are the Black Female Avant-Gardes?
Black women remain underrepresented in the art world. Written by Elise Provident Black women have long been the unsung heroes of American...
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Feb 13, 20234 min read


History-Making Midterms
Seven Black leaders elected to political firsts in 2022 Written by Ben Nichols The November 2022 midterm races saw dozens of candidates...
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Feb 13, 20234 min read


Intersectionality and Black History
How and why Black History Month is not one-dimensional Written by Cael A. Shaw It’s easy to understand that most social issues are...
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Feb 13, 20235 min read


Black History Month In Cleveland
Local ways to honor, celebrate, and support BHM Written by Abigail Jarvis Black History month is a time for reflecting, learning and...
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Feb 12, 20234 min read
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