Features

Mar 26, 2024

A Roadmap to Equity, Freedom, and Justice

On Jan. 16, a group of North Carolina State University scholars gathered for a keynote panel titled, “Persistence: A Roadmap to Equity, Freedom, and Justice” for Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration week. Dr. King’s words, “Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle” is a guiding compass for the future of…

Mar 26, 2024

Interview with ASO President

Captured amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Palestinian territories are haunting images of parents carrying their children’s bodies in bags. In addition to this, some parents end up having to name their bodies for identification. While many students view these tragedies through a six-inch screen, the Arab Student Organization (ASO) at NC State is fighting for…

Mar 26, 2024

What is the Black Health Lab?

Photo and Article Contributed by the Black Health Lab For many Black students attending a predominantly White institution (PWI) like NC State it can be challenging to encounter places on campus where their identities and experiences can be validated. Because of this, on-campus centers such as the African American Cultural Center (AACC), Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA)…

Mar 26, 2024

NC State Women’s Basketball 50th Anniversary

Image from Creative Commons The 2023-2024 season marks the 50th anniversary of the creation of the NC State Women’s Basketball program. Let’s take a walk down memory lane and look back at the women’s basketball program over the past 50 years. In the early years of the university, sports on campus reflected the cultural norms of…

Mar 26, 2024

Charlotte’s Lost Slave History

Image by Alexia Alexander In the heart of historic Charlotte, an enslaved man named Bonaparte operated a barber shop at the Charlotte Hotel. Hired by his owner in the mid-1800s, Bonaparte worked as a barber and even had an advertisement in the newspaper to coincide with it. “With Scissors sharp and Razor keen, I’ll dress…

Mar 5, 2024

Interview with Student Senate President Candidate Justin Pittman

On Thursday, Feb. 28, NC State’s Student Government (SG) held the first Student Senate President Debate. The debate was between candidates Caroline Miranda and Justin Pittman. Nubian Message had the opportunity to interview candidate Justin Pittman, a third-year studying political science and student senator for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS), following the debate.…

Mar 5, 2024

Interview with Student Senate President Candidate Caroline Miranda

On Thursday, Feb. 28, NC State’s Student Government (SG) held the first Student Senate President Debate. The debate was between candidates Caroline Miranda and Justin Pittman. Nubian Message had the opportunity to interview Caroline Miranda, a second-year studying Physics the student senate President Pro Tempore, following the debate.  Nubian Message: Why do you want to be…

Feb 8, 2024

Black Excellence in NC State Athletics

Hallie Walker/ Staff Photographer David Thompson, NC State forward from 1972-75, smiles during the statue unveiling event outside of Reynolds Coliseum Dec. 6. Thompson is the first student athlete to have a statue on campus. Thompson is a three time ACC Player of the Year and was the Most Outstanding Player in the NCAA Championship game in…

Feb 8, 2024

Becoming a Social Animal

The Black experience at predominantly white institutions (PWI) is challenging to navigate. If you aren’t part of an organization, trying to find the right group of people can make you feel isolated among 38,000 students. Even when you’ve mastered the skills of the ‘social butterfly,’ it remains hard to establish a community when you feel…

Feb 8, 2024

An Icon: Issa Rae

Inglewood native Issa Rae has become a household name, captivating audiences with her humor and groundbreaking work. Born on Jan. 12, 1985, Rae has carved an inspiring path from her humble beginnings to becoming a prominent Hollywood figure. Issa’s creative spark led her to graduate from Stanford University in 2007 where she majored in African-American…

Feb 8, 2024

Black History Month Events

Black History Month is here! This month we celebrate Black people, culture, struggles and everything in between. This month, there are events all around campus to engage students and help them celebrate. Below are some events that you can’t miss. Black Alumni Society On Mon., Feb. 12 at 7 p.m., students are invited to a…

Nov 30, 2023

The Revival of the Epsilon Nu Chapter

Image by Kaela Belingon On Monday, Nov. 13, at 7:05 p.m. the revival Line 6 of the Epsilon Nu Chapter of the Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority Incorporated “La Tormenta Inevitable” introduced themselves to North Carolina State University. The Nubian Message met with Valeria Gonzalez Perez, the Line’s deuce (#2 of the line), to discuss…