black lives matter

Oct 28, 2021

AACC Welcomes Black Alumni Artist for 2nd Gallery

On Oct. 25, the African American Cultural Center (AACC) hosted an opening reception for their second art gallery of the 2021-2022 academic year. The gallery is entitled “Kurudi Nyumbani,” which is Swahili for the return home. The AACC chose this exhibit theme to highlight the 30th anniversary of the center’s existence at NC State and the…

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…

Jun 2, 2020

Running List: Resources #blackouttuesday

We’ve compiled a list of places/bail funds/organizations to donate to, petitions to sign, lawyers willing to help, sample emails, educational resources, and organization to get involved in. This is a running list, we will be updating it throughout the weeks to come. If you have any resources you would like to add, please email nubian-editor@ncsu.edu.…

May 31, 2020

Nubian’s Response to Raleigh Protest Against Police Brutality

On May 30, 2020, thousands of freedom fighters gathered in Raleigh to protest in retaliation for the brutal murders of George Floyd and the many other victims of police brutality.   Something that began very peacefully was met with tear gas, pepper spray, rubber bullets, and other forms of violence from the Raleigh Police Department (RPD).…

May 31, 2020

5/30 Raleigh Protest

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Nov 2, 2016

Letter From the Editor

Hey fam, I hope your homecoming week was phenomenal. One of the focal points of the week was the homecoming concert. It was headlined by Clifford Harris, affectionately known as T.I. I have to admit, I was surprised that he was chosen to headline, especially since his most recent performances have really exhibited his zest…

Oct 19, 2016

Students Take a Stand for Equality

Anahzsa Jones| Managing Editor On Saturday, Oct. 1 at the NC State vs Wake Forest, over 50 NC State students came together to protest racial inequality and injustice. The students wore black to show solidarity, raised their fists during the national anthem and sat during the alma mater. Achaia Dent, a freshman studying animal science and an…