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Jul 1, 2020

How to Be an Ally at NC State

In the past few months, Black Lives Matter has gained a huge amount of support across the country. People are finally recognizing the nature of our society. Movements like these cannot afford to lose momentum. This is more than just recognizing racism. As a non-Black person, it’s your responsibility to actively oppose it. This means…

Jun 3, 2020

Raleigh Community Gathers To Speak Out Against Injustices

On Saturday, May 30, the Raleigh community unified as one to protest against injustices faced by the Black community and gain justice for George Floyd, a recent victim in an officer-involved shooting. The protests started as a peaceful assembly of concerned citizens determined to have their voices heard.  As the protest began at 5 p.m.,…

Jun 1, 2020

Letter To The Editor: SAAC’s Offical Response to Current Events

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] As the Society of Afrikan American Culture, advocating for the Black community at NC State, we would like to offer our sympathy to the families and friends of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade,…

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).…

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.

Sep 24, 2016

Students Stage Die In Protest in Solidarity with Charlotte and Tulsa

Kai Anthony & Kenton Gibbs What comes mind to first when you think of the color black? Death ? Power? What about unity? Or elegance? “Sadly enough black has negative connotation, but for me this black for me is almost like a funeral. It signifies mourning and grieving” said Achai Dent, a sophomore studying animal…