culture

Sep 18, 2023

ASU’s Grand Cookout

The African Student Union (ASU) at North Carolina State University recently kicked off the academic year with a spectacular event setting the tone for the year ahead. The organization hosted a lively cookout, brimming with cultural delights, dance battles, Afro-beats and much more. This vibrant gathering aimed to unite the African and Black communities on…

Apr 11, 2023

What Really is Pan-Africanism

Image from Creative Commons By Alianna Kendall-Brooks and Senait Richmond The trans-Atlantic slave trade scattered a continent’s people, history and culture throughout the Western world. As African descendants fought to restore what European colonialism and slavery took from them, a global movement of unity, decolonization and Black power was born – Pan-Africanism. In honor of…

Feb 14, 2023

The Beauty of Culture in Fashion

Who knew fashion could be so culturally competent? As the fashion industry progresses and designers continue to open their minds to new innovations, trends and ideas, the garments released are beautiful and creative testaments to the growing industry. I noticed this with how designers choose to represent their cultures and cultures they have had the…

Oct 30, 2019

#MelaninPopping: SAAC Preaches Self-Care

The intimate event was dedicated to self-care, specifically through face masks; emphasizing the importance of relaxation, especially as African-Americans attending a predominantly white institution (PWI).

Apr 4, 2019

APIDA Voices: An Exploration of the Intersectionality of Mental Health

“Exploring Mental Health in the APIDA Experience” was a panel and small group discussion in which members of NC State’s Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) community shared their perspectives on the intersections between their identities and mental health, and unpacked the ideas surrounding mental illnesses in their community.The discussion was a part of APIDA Heritage Month and hosted by the Counseling Center and Mental Health Ambassadors on April 1 in Witherspoon Student Center.

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.”

Sep 22, 2017

Latinx Heritage Month at NC State Keynote: Marisol Jimenez

Hannah Shea / Staff Photographer Marisol Jiménez, the 2017 Latinx Heritage Month Keynote Speaker smiles as she tells a story from her childhood on September 20th, 2017. She spoke about her life experiences and related them to what it means to be a Latinx. Kennysha Woods | Correspondent On September 20, Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA)…