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Mar 9, 2023

Black Writers Throughout the Years

Throughout history, art has been used as a form of resistance and a symbol of hope. In Black history, literature and poetry have been utilized by writers to illustrate their thoughts, form identities and promote unity throughout the Black community. Literature and poetry also have provided Black people with an escape from their everyday struggles.…

Feb 14, 2023

Not So Private

On Jan. 21, Beyoncé performed on stage for the first time in five years for a private concert at Dubai’s new resort, Atlantis The Royal. The privateness of the concert is debatable. Despite the venue having a no-phones policy requiring audience members to put their phones in bags, everyone online was able to attend the…

Jan 12, 2023

Verdict Out: Tory Lanez Found Guilty

On Dec. 23, musician Daystar Peterson, better known as Tory Lanez, was found guilty the charges relating to the 2020 shooting that involved rapper Megan Thee Stallion, aka Megan Pete. Pete testified that Lanez shot her in the foot following an argument between the two.  Lanez pled not guilty to the three felony counts he…

Nov 30, 2022

A Look Into Then and Now

The Nubian Message has been around for 30 years. As we’ve grown and changed as a publication, so has the world around us. I would also like to make note that the opinions of one individual does not reflect the opinions of everyone on our team. So let’s look back at some of our predecessors’…

Oct 20, 2022

Flutegate

It is interesting how people’s biases manifest themselves. You may have seen this trend on social media where once Black people are involved, nonblack people suddenly become experts on random topics. The debates sparked by House of Dragon and the live Action Little Mermaid are examples of this. Recently the target for this outrage was…

Oct 14, 2022

The New Girlboss: The Unhinged Woman

Recently, I read the book “Nightb*tch” by Rachel Yoder. “Nightb*tch” follows an unnamed mother who believes she’s turning into a dog. This transformation is the result of the pressure she feels from motherhood and her completely unsupportive husband. So, the obvious conclusion one would have is that she’s insane. The mother has cracked under pressure…

Sep 22, 2022

The Curl Conundrum

Quick question, what is the natural hair community doing? Every single piece of advice is contradictory or outdated and it has basically become a space to go if you’re ready to be judged. Don’t even get me started on the hair chart that people take as the word of God. At this point, I don’t…

Sep 8, 2022

We’re Back: Back 2 School Jam

On Monday, Aug 22., 2022, the Black Students Board (BSB) held Back 2 School Jam: Reloaded Edition in the Talley Student Union.   Back 2 School Jam is an event held to celebrate the Black community on campus by giving them a space to meet their peers, promote organizations, find new communities and have a good…

Apr 14, 2022

Folk Nouveau: Folktales Mixed With Reality

On April 5th, 2022, the African American Cultural Center (AACC) opened its new art exhibit: Folk Nouveau: Myth, Magic, and Resistance which featured the artwork of Ajani Anderson. Anderson is an artist from Durham, North Carolina, and holds a B.A. in African American Diaspora Studies and Art History. The art exhibit opened with attendees walking…

Mar 31, 2022

The BA 2 Variant: Another Surge On the Way?

The Omicron variant of the Coronavirus had devastating impacts on the world, and now experts and the general public are questioning what impact its subvariant, BA.2., will have. BA.2. has recently been thrust into the spotlight of American media but the variant has already been in the attention of health professionals for a while. The…

Mar 3, 2022

Celebrating a Legacy: March Like Martin

As Black History month comes to a close 2 events were held on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, the first March Like Martin. March Like Martin was a collaboration between the African American Cultural Center (AACC), the Eta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the NC State’s National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC). After March…

Feb 3, 2022

Black History Month with the Nubian

Why do we need a Black History Month?  Whenever February hits, the same drawn-out debate gets brought up, “why do we need a Black history month?” or “why not a white history month?” Black History Month cast a spotlight on a group of people who have consistently been overlooked in every single regard. This month…