Masculinity

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.

Nov 29, 2018

The Black Community’s Love for Homophobia

The black community is notoriously known for uplifting one another with an intense amount of passion. We tend to treat the accomplishments of individuals as an accomplishment for the community. It’s apparent that the constant support and validation we show for each other bring us closer together.

Sep 6, 2017

Black Masculinity: Our Queens Make Us Kings

Shawn Fredericks | Correspondent Black men are a powerful group of people, and a huge part of our identity is our masculinity. The way we dress, the way we carry ourselves and the way we approach the world all fall under an idea of what it is to be a man. However, we frequently take our…

Sep 6, 2017

Women’s Center Hosts 4:44 Listening Party

Yesenia Jones | Correspondent            Shawn Fredericks | Correspondent On August 29, the Women’s Center, in collaboration with the Black Male Initiative and the African American Cultural Center, held a listening session and discussion about Jay-Z’s newest album, “4:44.” The album featured Jay-Z’s opinions on black identity, wealth, and black love.   In addition to listening…

Sep 19, 2012

Masculinty as Defined by Hip-Hop

Robert Marshall| Staff Writer  The Kappa Omicron chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. hosted a program entitled “Party Rock or Party Fail?” on Sept. 6. The program focused on the ideas of gender and sexuality, specifically in the entertainment industry, but expounded on how it affected the mentality and actions of society in a…