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Jun 5, 2020

Why We Are Not Supporting The 6/6 Protest

For those wondering why we are not supporting the protest planned for June 6th, 2020: It is another example of NC State organizations ignoring the same people they claim they supported. The organizers of this “peaceful” protest claimed they wanted to uplift and support Black voices and the Black community — without including a single…

Jun 4, 2020

Is School Our Safe Zone?

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.2.2″] Content Warning: Racial Slurs, both pictures and audio  Racism, racism, racism, the most used word in the times that we’re in. The most abused word. And now it is prominent in the walls of our university, once again.  Andrew Bailey, an incoming first-year, posted many racial comments towards Black people on…

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…

Apr 4, 2019

First NC State Giving Day Raises $13.5 Million in 24 Hours

NC State’s first Day of Giving raised $13.5 million from 10,810 gifts to several funds and endowments across campus on Wednesday, March 27.

Jan 17, 2019

I Am A Man: AACC Gallery Honors MLK

The African American Cultural Center Gallery opened their doors on January 16 to honor the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with an exhibit that recognized and illustrated the work that he did in the Civil Rights Movement, the leader he was, and the huge imprint he left on this world. The exhibit entitled ‘I Am A Man’ is a collection of artwork designed by second-year students from the 2017-2018 academic year under the direction of Dr. Derek Ham and Scott Townsend, professors in the College of Design.

Oct 11, 2018

How to Overcome Barriers and Make Our Classrooms More Accessible

Sara Trudan/Nubian Message Kennysha Woods | Managing Editor “Shifting Our Framework for Supporting Students with Disabilities in the Classroom” is a workshop that focuses on the creation of more inclusive spaces for students with disabilities. NC State’s GLBT Center facilitates the workshop, which is open to faculty, staff, students and members of the local community. The…

Oct 11, 2018

AACC hosts new USPS Kwanzaa Stamp Reveal

NC State’s African American Cultural Center (AACC) joined the United States Postal Service in dedicating the newest Kwanzaa Forever stamp. The dedication commenced in the Sankofa room of Witherspoon Student Center on October 10.

Mar 2, 2017

Staff Editorial: The Nubian Message endorses Gonzalez and Connell for SBP & SBVP

Nubian Staff The Nubian staff is proud to endorse Jackie Gonzalez and Mia Connell for Student Body President and Vice President. Both have a strong background within Student Government and are committed to making positive changes at NC State. Jackie Gonzalez is studying political science and serves as a College of Humanities and Social Science…

Feb 28, 2017

‘Black Girl Magic’ brings controversy

Kenton Gibbs | Staff Writer On the first day of Black History Month, the first major event specifically focused toward the African American community was held. Black Girl Magic was the name of the event. A night that started off with certain expectations somehow went left. Kimberlee Postell was the keynote speaker and she touched…

Feb 21, 2017

From Awareness to Activism: Innocence Commission Panel

Vlad Urena | Correspondent On Thursday, February 9th, the Black History Month events and the University Honors Program’s From Awareness to Activism Series continued with the “Innocence Commission Panel.” The event, held in SAS 2203, was held to help shed light onto the work done by the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission. Lindsey Guice Smith…

Feb 21, 2017

NC State tackles low black student enrollment

Keilah Davis | Staff Writer Last year’s percentage of black students admitted to NC State was notably high while the fraction of those students who ultimately enrolled in NC State was low, according to Dr. Mike Mullen, Vice Chancellor and Dean of Academic and Student Affairs. “Part of this change is related to new ethnicity…

Feb 21, 2017

Kenton’s Corner: In Defense of Black History Month

Kenton Gibbs | Staff Writer Year after year, Black History Month (BHM) is always a hotly debated topic. Questions like “should it exist?” or “why is it important?” are staples of said debates. Many of the arguments against it are fundamentally flawed and nonsensical in nature. In my opinion, BHM is not only important, it…