activism

Feb 8, 2024

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

Image from Creative Commons   There have been many conversations about Black artists such as Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Noname and more, in the realm of political activism and community based impact. While entertaining, these conversations raise critical questions about the intersection of music and activism. News outlets frequently portray Black artists as some sort…

Nov 17, 2022

Glue, Soup and ‘Sunflowers’

A few weeks ago, two climate activists from the climate group Just Stop Oil made a splash when they threw tomato soup at the famous painting Sunflowers created by Vincent van Gogh. The duo then glued themselves to the wall while shouting, “What is worth more, art or life? Is it worth more than food?…

Jul 17, 2020

This Was Cute But It’s Not What We Asked For

Since May, many companies, actors and actresses, and publications have been trying to publicly show their support for Black Lives Matter. The problem is they are once again doing what they think is best for Black people not what Black people have asked them to do.  People in these powerful positions have a tendency to…

Apr 4, 2019

‘Snatch the Power:’ Queer Archivist and Historian Visits NC State

On Monday, April 1, the GLBT Center hosted Josh Burford, queer archivist and historian, as their Week of Action keynote speaker. Burford’s background as an activist-turned-archivist followed suit with the Week of Action’s theme of advocacy around intersectional social justice issues. He specifically discussed the history of radical queer activism and the future of queer advocacy work. Burford stated that his archival work stemmed from the lack of queer history in education systems.“There’s an ongoing problem,” Burford said. “Queer people don’t have access to their history. Less than 17% of all students…have access to any kind of queer history. That’s in the entire United States.”

Mar 21, 2019

Charlene Carruthers Delivers Womxn’s HERstory Month Keynote Address

On Mar. 19, Charlene Carruthers gave the keynote address in celebration of Womxn’s HERstory Month. Carruthers’ speech incorporated the theme of the Women’s Center’s approach to Womxn’s HERstory month—“Our Voice, Our Bodies, Our Stories: Tools for Radical Transformation.” On their event page, the Women’s Center describes Carruthers as a “Black, queer feminist community organizer and writer with over 15 years of experience in racial justice, feminist and youth leadership development movement work.”

Feb 28, 2019

Film, Discussion Centers Self-Image and Illusions in Media

In observance of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, the Women’s Center, Student Health Services and Counseling Center hosted a screening and discussion of “The Illusionists” (dir. Elena Rossini, 2015), a documentary that examines the relationship between the media, capitalism, beauty and self-image from a global perspective.

Jan 17, 2019

Social Justice January Goes “Beyond the Buzzwords”

On January 23, Campus Community Centers will join together to host the annual Social Justice January, a day dedicated to teaching members of the campus community about various subjects relating to social justice and activism. There will be four workshops held between 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. in the community centers on main campus. This year’s theme is “Beyond the Buzzwords.”

Nov 8, 2018

Sophie Labelle Delivers GLBT History Month Keynote

“Advocating Through Narrative: A Conversation with Comic Artist Sophie Labelle” highlighted Sophie Labelle’s experience as a transgender comic artist. Sophie Labelle served as the keynote speaker for the GLBT Center’s celebration of GLBT History Month.

Oct 24, 2018

Artivism: Resistance and Healing Through Art

The GLBT Center and the African American Cultural Center (AACC) partnered to host the opening reception of “Artivism: Advocacy and Activism through Art,” an exhibit showing from October 15th to November 4th in the AACC Gallery in Witherspoon Student Center.