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Feb 12, 2012

Whitney Houston: We Will Always Love You

Hind Malik | Staff Writer Today, the world mourns the loss of a talented singer, a beautiful and great woman, a survivor who became the beloved and role model to great many. Her music legacy delivered  more than pure entertainment, it rather delivered messages that at time helped us celebrate and express our most intimate and…

Feb 9, 2012

Powell leaves lasting mark at AT&T 28 Days Event

For the first time in it’s four year history AT&T made a stop in Raleigh for it’s 28 Days speaker series which features inspirational speakers from influential African Americans. This keynote speaker of the night, author and activist Kevin Powell encouraged attendees to learn their history. “If you don’t know who you are, you’re not…

Feb 8, 2012

Thousands prepare to gather for HK on J March

  ALEXIS TEASDELL | STAFF WRITER Hundreds of people will gather in Downtown Raleigh this weekend to participate in the 6th annual Historic Thousands on Jones Street march (HK on J) at Shaw University. Each year various community organizations gather to march for social change and equality. The march usually attracts many students from across…

Feb 8, 2012

AT&T 28 Days Series Comes To Raleigh

CJ GUION | EDITOR – IN – CHIEF AT&T will hold its 28 Days speaker series for the first time in Raleigh on Wednesday, February 8th. The campaign which highlights empowering African Americans throughout Black History month will feature activist and author Kevin Powell. This year the event will include a 7 city tour filled…

Feb 8, 2012

Lights, Camera, Fashion

TEVIN BYRD | STAFF WRITER Lines of tables adorned the entryway into Talley Ballroom this past Wednesday night with a plethora of established and emerging designers from Raleigh and surrounding areas standing by their babies; No, not children, but pieces from their brand new 2012 Spring collections. The unique and refreshing clothing were the stars…

Feb 1, 2012

Too Black, Too Fast

  CJ GUION | EDITOR – IN – CHIEF The history and background of the African American jockey is a primarily unknown to those outside of the industry. However, the history of the horse racing sport is imprinted with diversity and the success of African American horseman. Several artists have joined together to create a…

Jan 25, 2012

Interview with Jay Friedman of “The J-Spot: A Sex Educator Tells All”

Nubian Message: So I saw that you have been a sex educator for 27 years. What has been some of the biggest changes that you have seen with college students over the years in the ways that they think of and view sex?  Jay Friedman: Actually, one of the biggest surprises is that I don’t…

Jan 25, 2012

Red Tails Defies the Odds

CJ GUION | EDITOR – IN – CHIEF After 20 years, George Lucas’ dream finally came true after he was able to release the movie “Red Tails”, a film about the Tuskegee Airmen. For years, the odds were stacked against the movie that centered around an all African American cast. However, despite the criticism and…

Nov 2, 2011

New Initiative to Increase Graduation Rates for African American Males

CJ GUION | EDITOR – IN – CHIEF Research indicates that the graduation rates of African American males on a national level are in a state of decline. A new initiative to proactively battle this issue at NC State was recently introduced by Thomas Easley, Edward Brown, and Abraham Dones. It has been approved by…

Oct 26, 2011

Student Financial Need on the Rise

  CJ GUION | EDITOR – IN – CHIEF Last week, it was reported in the New York Federal Reserve’s latest report on Household Debt and Credit, that for the first time student loans will surpass the $1 billion mark. According to the Fed, that means that credit card debt and student debt is almost…

Oct 6, 2011

The Forgotten Soldiers

CJ Guion | Editor – In – Chief Unless you have been sleeping under a rock for the past couple of days, you are probably well aware of the passing of Steve Jobs, the former CEO of Apple.  On yesterday, he lost his ongoing battle with cancer, a disease that has been responsible for taking…

Sep 28, 2011

PASS THAT BILL!

 JASMINE HARRIS | MANAGING EDITOR  Tonight, the Society of Afrikan American Culture (SAAC) will be hosting a program entitled “PASS THAT BILL!” The program will provide students with political awareness on what they can do to make a difference in the political process. Also, the purpose is to fulfill the mission of SAAC to be…