Sep 27, 2018

Orgullo Latinx: A playlist

Yesenia Jones | Staff Writer Happy Latinx Heritage Month from Nubian Message! In a society that worships Eurocentric ideals, art and features, it is important to recognize and uplift different forms of these, which are not limited to oppressive western standards. Our goal for this month is to highlight Afro-Latinx who have made contributions to…

Sep 5, 2018

African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh: A celebration of blackness

Shanmukha Sandesh/Nubian Message Kennysha Woods  | Managing Editor In the last four years that I’ve been an NC State student and a resident of Raleigh, I’ve frequently stopped and wondered, “Where are all the black people at?” NC State is a predominantly-white school in a predominantly-white city, and while it offers an array of events…

Apr 18, 2018

Pan-Af 2018: For the Culture

Pan-Afrikan Week 2018: For the Culture featured events ranging from Trap N Paint to the 21st annual African American Textile Society Fashion Exposé. Here are some photos capturing the highlights!

Mar 21, 2018

Top Podcasts for People of Color

Yesenia Jones | Staff Writer In recent years, podcasts have become a mainstream way of gaining and sharing information. This popular platform has given people of color opportunities to share their perspectives as black and brown people in America in ways that are nuanced and intimate. While exploring racial representation, financial security and pop culture, podcasts…

Mar 21, 2018

Book Review: “Children of Blood and Bone”

Cover art for “Children of Blood and Bone” written by Tomi Adeyemi. Anahzsa Jones | Editor-in-Chief Black book nerds! Our time has come. I have three words for you: West African Fantasy. March 6 saw the release of my new favorite book, “Children of Blood and Bone” by Tomi Adeyemi. The setting is a mythical land…

Feb 28, 2018

African American Cultural Center Celebrates Black Entrepreneurs

Sindy Huang/Staff Photographer Johnia Murray, a fourth year double majoring in psychology and French, looks at earrings from Mavazimazuri during Ujamaa Friday. Mavazimazura’s owner, Mapenzi Carroll, named the business after the Swahili word for “beautiful garment.” Shawn Fredericks | Staff Writer The African American Cultural Center (AACC) hosted the monthly event Ujamaa Fridays. This month’s theme,…

Feb 15, 2018

Urban Bush Women Perform ‘Hair and Other Stories’ at NC State

Jessica Hernandez/Staff Photographer Du’Bois A’Keen, Tendayi Kuumba and Courtney J. Cook, performers in the Urban Bush Women company, list words used to describe Black hair in the “Hair & Other Stories” show in Stewart Theatre on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. The mission of the Urban Bush Women is to “bring the untold and under-told histories…

Feb 14, 2018

Diversity Crisis in NC State’s ‘Hairspray’

Photo Credit: Ron Foreman Left to Right: Rachel Walter, Fara Marin, Steffen Schilstra, Jordan Williams. Four main cast members in University Theater’s production of Hairspray. Anahzsa Jones | Editor-in-Chief Good morning NC State! February 21st-25th, University Theater will be performing the hit Broadway musical, Hairspray. Most people agree that the message of the show is…

Feb 14, 2018

This Is for the Lovers: A Valentine’s Day Playlist

Shawn Fredericks | Staff Writer Valentine’s Day is here so I thought I would throw together a little playlist for the couples out there who’re navigating college and love. This playlist features mostly newer music with some oldies to spice up the flow a little bit. Please enjoy this mixture of vibes as all celebrate love…

Nov 29, 2017

Party Playlist: 25th Anniversary Edition

Shawn Fredericks | Staff Writer In honor of the 25th anniversary, I thought I would put together a little something for the culture. This playlist is about celebrating the different aspects and little nuances within the Nubian Message that cannot be articulated in an article. It includes party songs that emphasize the cool factor of…

Nov 1, 2017

Porsha O. Performs at NC State

Emma Dimig/Staff Photographer Porsha O., a spoken word poet from Boston, gives a performance in Talley Ballroom Tuesday, Oct. 24 during Diversity Education Week. Porsha O. presented poems and haikus addressing topics such as sexuality and oppression. Before her performance, Porsha O. hosted an interactive writing workshop called Gate Keepers Workshop: On Examining Privilege. Anahzsa…

Nov 1, 2017

‘The Exonerated’ Examines Criminal Justice System

Jordan Taylor/Staff Photographer Ron Foreman portrays Delbert in “The Exonerated” on Tuesday Oct 17, 2017 in Titmus Theater. The Exonerated, is a play that focuses on the injustices in the criminal justice system including race, class, and gender. Riki Dows | Correspondent University Theatre’s Open Door Series presented “The Exonerated,” with showings that ran throughout NC…