Diversity Education Week

Nov 14, 2019

A Look Back at NC State’s History of Failing Black Students

Liya Tewelde | Correspondent Recent events at NC State have reaffirmed long-standing, race-related issues on campus. From white supremacist flyers posted on Nubian Message stands proclaiming “It’s Okay to Be White,” to the platform that is being provided for Turning Point USA and their featured speakers Charlie Kirk and Lara Trump. It is obvious that…

Oct 30, 2019

DEW: Where It At?

With October coming to an end, DEW is nowhere in sight. There has not been a statement issued, an apology offered -- nothing.

Nov 1, 2017

Franchesca Ramsey: Using Social Media for Social Change

Sam Feldstein/Staff Photographer Franchesca Ramsey, social media activist and host of MTV’s Decoded, looks at a reporter while answering a question asked during a press interview in the African American Cultural Center in Witherspoon Monday, Oct. 23. Ramsey was the guest speaker selected to headline the campus Diversity Dialogue as part of Diversity Week. Keilah…

Nov 1, 2017

Conversation on Food Insecurity and Homelessness at NC State

Yesenia Jones | Correspondent On Friday, Oct. 27, students and staff gathered in Talley Ballroom to discuss the complex issues of food insecurity and homelessness over upcycled appetizers catered by RAVE. Some of the appetizers included apple and carrot latkes made from reclaimed apples from the farmers market and carrot peels from on campus kitchens. The…

Nov 1, 2017

Letter From The Editor: Diversity Education Week

Hello lovely people, I hope everyone made good choices on Halloween, and if not, I hope the repercussions aren’t too bad. The end of October saw this year’s Diversity Education Week and there were so many amazing events that happened. Sadly, we couldn’t cover them all, so in this issue you’ll find a selection of…

Nov 1, 2017

Porsha O. Performs at NC State

Emma Dimig/Staff Photographer Porsha O., a spoken word poet from Boston, gives a performance in Talley Ballroom Tuesday, Oct. 24 during Diversity Education Week. Porsha O. presented poems and haikus addressing topics such as sexuality and oppression. Before her performance, Porsha O. hosted an interactive writing workshop called Gate Keepers Workshop: On Examining Privilege. Anahzsa…

Nov 1, 2017

Islam Fair Promotes Cultural Understanding Through Da’wah

Jordan Taylor/Staff Photographer The Islam Fair was held in Riddick Hall and featured several small panels for guests to speak with leaders in the local Muslim Community. The Henna table performed Henna tattoos on guests, there was a panel about the basics of the faith, the women in Islam, Jesus Christ’s role in Islam as…

Nov 1, 2017

Dear White People: The Pack is Integrated, Not Inclusive

Shawn Fredericks | Correspondent NC State prides itself on its inclusivity, and I would also champion this idea if it were true. Ladies and gents, I hate to break this awful news to you, but NC State, being a predominately white institution, is not as inclusive as advertised. During this past weekend, I had the amazing…

Oct 27, 2016

Spotlighting the Many Cultures Within the Wolfpack

Penny Lawrence | Correspondent Diversity Education Week started Sunday, October 16th, and will continue until Saturday, the 22nd. It was started by the students at the university, and has been recognized annually on campus since 2011. According to the NC State website, “Diversity Education Week serves to promote awareness and understanding of our nation and…