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Mar 9, 2023

The Black Artist Coalition’s Flex Your Fit!

On Feb. 23, the Black Artist Coalition intertwined two of my favorite things, Black people and fashion to create an evening full of creativity and glam. The Flex Your Fit event was hosted by the President and Vice President of the organization, Kierstan Hicks and Laila Monadi. It featured Black individuals across campus who desired…

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.…

Mar 9, 2023

Ending Diaspora Wars

Diaspora wars are counterproductive cross-cultural arguments amongst those in the African diaspora where they express their differences. While there is nothing wrong with having cross-cultural discussions, these conversations have become a way to spread the anti-Black ideologies that many have sadly internalized. The Black diaspora spans six continents and despite all of our differences, we…

Mar 9, 2023

A Ride through Disney’s Cinematic History

The Disney film “Song of the South,” had its theatrical release in 1946, during a renaissance in animation creation. In March, 1948, the 20th Academy Awards gave the actor James Baskett, who played Uncle Remus, an Oscar for his performance in “Song of the South.” The film won numerous Oscars and awards, due to its…

Mar 9, 2023

Fears, Lies and White Supremacy

Tw: lynching, rape Fear, lies and White supremacy. What do these words have in common? The unsolicited destruction of innocent Black families, Black businesses, Black schools, Black churches and whole Black communities. What remained from this destruction? Generational trauma, governments that purposefully underestimate the destruction and intentional under coverage in our news and educational systems.…

Mar 5, 2023

SBP Candidate Timothy Reid: Maximizing The Potential Of Our Pack

Timothy Reid.  A name quite familiar in the NC State community. Reid is not new to politics or student government. He began his quest for change the moment he stepped foot on campus. Reid has served in Student Government (SG) since his first semester freshman year, he has held the positions of first-year senator and…

Mar 5, 2023

SBP/VP Candidates Kayla Grogan and Katie Phillips: 20/20 Vision. No Tunnel Vision

Kayla Grogran and Katie Phillips met through Student Government (SG). Though on the same path, they wouldn’t know it until the time was right. Grogran, originally from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a second-year Political Science and Criminology student. In SG, she served as the head delegate for the first-year delegation. Outside of SG, she is…

Mar 5, 2023

SBP Candidate Hilton Stallworth: Enacting Community-Centered Change

Hilton Stallworth, an aspirational third-year student, is set on enacting community-centered change on and beyond NC State’s campus. Although initially born in California, Stallworth grew up in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. He’s the oldest child of four siblings, passionate about creativity and advocating for those who he can. Since his first year, Stallworth has immersed himself…

Mar 5, 2023

SBP/VP Candidates Nina Kudlak and Will Vuncannon : We Want To Give Back To NC State

Nina Kudlak and Will Vuncannon are two third-year students brought together by their love of Student Government (SG) and their belief in creating change at NC State. Kudlak, originally from Cary, North Carolina, is majoring in Political Science and minoring in Middle East Studies and Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management. She has been a writer…

Feb 28, 2023

Black Rockstars

One genre in American music, rock ‘n’ roll, is considered one of, if not, the most influential 20th century genre in the United States. When talking about these influential artists we hear names such as The Rolling Stones, Guns N Roses, David Bowie, Queen, Led Zeppelin – but rarely do we ever hear of the…

Feb 27, 2023

Introducing a Legend: Virgil Abloh

Virgil Abloh was born Sept. 30, 1980, in Rockford, Illinois, to Ghanaian immigrant parents. Abloh is the founder of the famous streetwear brand, Off-White, and is one of the most notable creative directors behind the Louis Vuitton Menswear Collection. Abloh’s work within the fashion industry was revolutionary. He was coined by the New York Times…

Feb 27, 2023

Cecilia Vicuñas Purpose for Art

What is the purpose of art? Humans find themselves consumed in this perpetual infinity of abstraction. Some assume the purpose of art is to orchestrate some grandiose societal change, others suggest art serves a utilitarian purpose, thus waiting room art is born. Among the vast amounts of ideologies, Cecilia Vicuña gives the world a unique…