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Aug 31, 2023

Back 2 School Jam Recap

Photo by Lily McCabe Alandya Warren, a fourth-year studying communication, waves while singing along to a song during the BSB Back 2 School Jam in Stewart Theatre in Talley Student Union on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023. On Wednesday, Aug. 23, North Carolina State University’s Black Students Board (BSB) welcomed students back to campus with their…

Jul 18, 2023

NSBE: That’s So Stem

On April 7th, the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) hosted “That’s so STEM,” a roundtable discussion welcoming conversations regarding the obstacles and successes of pursuing a career in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) in predominantly white settings.  Nehemiah MacDonald, NSBE’s Vice President who’s a fourth-year majoring in Industrial Engineering, guided the discussion with…

Jul 18, 2023

The Soul Social

On Wednesday April 5, during NC State’s 51st Pan-Afrikan week, NCSU’s Black Student Board (BSB) held The Soul Social featuring bubbles, vision boards, yoga, plants and much more. With the best of the 2000s blasting, students lined up at the food trucks and with smiles everywhere, The Soul Social was a hit giving students a…

Jul 18, 2023

CSA & ASU Family Feud

Pan-Afrikan Week is a week-long celebration of identities across the African diaspora. The week is significant for NC State’s Black community, acting as a time we can all celebrate and reflect upon the beauty of the Black community. Organized by the Black Students Board, Pan-Afrikan Week consists of events held by many Black organizations across…

Jul 18, 2023

Walk that Walk: Sneaker Ball 2023

Photo by Kaela Belingon Students lining up for the outfit contest show off their sneakers at the Sneaker Ball in the Talley Ballroom on Saturday, April 8, 2023. The event, hosted by the Black Students Board, invited students to a ball wearing sneakers with their formal wear. This year’s Pan-Afrikan Week has been quite an…

Jul 18, 2023

AATS Fashion Expose

Photo by Stefanie Harper Jada Williams celebrates on the runway after earning first place at the 25th Annual Fashion Expose event for Pan-Afirkan Week in Talley Student Union on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Jada Williams showcased a collection called “Ease It Down. The African American Textile Society (AATS) held their 25th annual Fashion Exposé on…

Jul 18, 2023

The 2023 BAC April Showcase

Photo by Ony Otiocha Unique Patton, a fourth-year design studies student, watches a performance at the Black Artist Coalition’s April Showcase held at Harris Field on Thursday, April 6, 2023. This event was held during Pan-Afrikan Week, which celebrates unifies students of the African diaspora. On Thursday, April 6, the Black Student Board (BSB) in…

Jul 18, 2023

THEE Drag Ball: A Celebration of Being Yourself

Emily Peedin Drag queen Erica Chanel performs at THEE Drag Ball inside Talley Student Union on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. On Tuesday, April 4, NC State’s Black Students Board (BSB) put on THEE Drag Ball as part of Pan-Afrikan Week. THEE Drag Ball was a drag show hosted by Drag Queen Erica Chanel, with fellow…

Apr 11, 2023

Nubian’s Suggestions 4/6/2023

Original Album Cover Awaken, My Love! (2016) Nadia Hargett | Staff Writer “Awaken, My Love!” is the third studio album by Childish Gambino, formally known as Donald Glover, released on Dec. 2, 2016. Its sound can be described as cosmic psychedelic soul with inspiration drawn from R&B and funk as well. Each track was intricately…

Apr 11, 2023

NC State Creates Department of Performing Arts and Technology

On March 6, NC State University announced its new Department of Performing Arts and Technology. This department includes NC State’s Arts Entrepreneurship, Music and Dance Programs and its Music Technology Bachelor of Science degree. For NC State, housing these programs all in one department makes sense. As Vice Chancellor and Dean Doneka Scott says, combining…

Apr 11, 2023

What Really is Pan-Africanism

Image from Creative Commons By Alianna Kendall-Brooks and Senait Richmond The trans-Atlantic slave trade scattered a continent’s people, history and culture throughout the Western world. As African descendants fought to restore what European colonialism and slavery took from them, a global movement of unity, decolonization and Black power was born – Pan-Africanism. In honor of…

Apr 11, 2023

Leslie David Baker and the 2008 WGA Strikes

Image from Creative Commons On March 6, 2023, I saw Leslie David Baker during a TUFFTalks Q&A hosted by the University Activities Board. Today, many know him as crossword-connoisseur Stanley Dudson from “The Office” (2005-2013). But, Baker should also be recognized for his work during one of the deadliest times for the LGBTQ+ community.  Baker…