Oct 18, 2017

Say No to Slut Shaming

Kennysha Woods | Correspondent Halloween is just within our reach and with it comes a couple of things: spooky-themed candies, seasonal costume shops and debates on the internet about the legitimacy of slut-shaming. But despite the internet’s propensity to throw around words until they become devoid of any meaning, slut-shaming is still a legitimate term that…

Oct 18, 2017

Kenton’s Corner: Protect Birth Control

Kenton Gibbs | Staff Writer Oh look, President Trump is at it again. I know I said I’d leave it alone, but for Christ’s sake it’s really getting out of hand. His latest repeal is to allow companies to not provide free birth control if it disagrees with their religious beliefs. It’s more than likely that…

Oct 4, 2017

Supporting Survivors: The Importance of Community

Shawn Fredericks | Correspondent Community is meant to facilitate an environment for growth of the individuals that are part of that community. This month is Domestic Violence awareness month and I want everyone to look into the mirror. Look into that reflection, take a very deep breath and reflect on what more we can do as…

Oct 4, 2017

Letter From the Editor

Hello wonderful people! October has just begun and already there’s a lot happening. Not only does Latinx Heritage Month continue until the 15th, but October is also Domestic Violence Awareness month, and LGBT History Month. Instead of previewing what you guys are already going to read this week, I want to talk about something these…

Oct 4, 2017

Kenton’s Corner: #TakeAKnee

Kenton Gibbs | Staff Writer I am sick of so many aspects of the kneeling protest. If you have been under a rock for the last year and a half or so, I’ll catch you up. The NFL protests began last year when Colin Kaepernick sat during the national anthem to protest the mistreatment of black…

Sep 20, 2017

Letter from the Editor

Hey guys,   These past two weeks have been hard on our fellow communities of color, so I want to say first and foremost, on behalf of all the members of the Nubian Message, that we support you. DACA recipients, we are glad you’re here, and recognize that you make our campus better simply by…

Sep 20, 2017

Illegal vs. Undocumented: Your Words Matter

Yesenia Jones | Correspondent As a member of the Latin Community and a second generation immigrant, I know all too well the sacrifices it takes to come to the United States. Luckily, my family was able to gain documentation upon their arrival; however, many immigrants are not as fortunate. Because the process of immigrating to the…

Sep 20, 2017

Why Black People Must Show Up

Shawn Fredericks | Correspondent Apathy is defined as a lack of interest, enthusiasm or concern. Dear reader, please pay attention to that last word: concern. In the black community, there is a trend of apathy toward issues that we selectively do not feel we, as a community, should concern ourselves with. I am writing this because…

Sep 6, 2017

Kenton’s Corner: White Womanhood is Undefeated

Kenton Gibbs | Staff Writer Although the title may be inflammatory and lead one to believe that I’m unfairly criticizing or praising white women, neither is true. This instead is meant to be a criticism of American society and how often times, hundreds and even thousands of black lives being brutally taken doesn’t move the scale…

Sep 6, 2017

Depression: My Struggles with Mental Illness

Khadija Parker | Correspondent I am an advocate for mental health.  I believe in therapy and taking medication if needed.  We have so much proof that the brain, like our bodies, can grow weary and cave in from overwhelming amounts of stress and trauma.  Although I am an advocate for getting help, I would come down…

Sep 6, 2017

Black Masculinity: Our Queens Make Us Kings

Shawn Fredericks | Correspondent Black men are a powerful group of people, and a huge part of our identity is our masculinity. The way we dress, the way we carry ourselves and the way we approach the world all fall under an idea of what it is to be a man. However, we frequently take our…

Sep 6, 2017

Letter From The Editor: Hustle and Grow

Hello lovely people, September has come in like a freight train, with hurricanes, the unrelenting heat and teachers deciding we know enough to give us tests. I’ve been getting through with the soundtrack of my childhood, the 1997 version of Cinderella with Brandy and the immortal Whitney Houston. I’m honestly surprised none of the lyrics…