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The Soft Girl Era & it’s Popularity Amongst Black Women

Allegra Walker, University at Albany - SUNY

The Soft Girl era is not just a trend about aesthetics or fashion — it's a movement of empowerment and self-affirmation for Black women.…

March 9, 2024

Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome effecting generations

The Theory of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome Explains the Psychological Consequences of Oppression

Jael Davis, DePaul University

Dr. Joy DeGruy notes that many aspects of Black culture in America have developed from generational trauma due to slavery.…

August 15, 2021

A Deep Look Into the 1619 Project and Its Controversy

Abigail Adeleke, University of Miami

The 2019 undertaking, directed by Nikole Hannah-Jones, is facing backlash from people who disagree with its integration into American school systems.…

October 5, 2020

Destini Riley’s Legend Series Showcases Black Pride and Family Love

Yasmeen Ludy, University of Michigan

The award-winning filmmaker has turned to the medium of paint to honor her culture and familial roots.…

August 6, 2020

Kim Kardashian, sometimes the subject of black outrage

How Outrage in the Black Community Was Turned Into a Commodity

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

Celebrities like the Kardashians and companies like H&M are praised for the styles that black people are derided for, then profit off of the publicity caused by the anger.…

May 11, 2020

Illustration of the flip challenge redefining masculinity

The Flip Challenge Exposed Hip-Hop’s Hypermasculine Culture

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

Society is redefining what it means to be masculine and feminine. What does that mean for a culture rooted in gender roles?…

April 22, 2020

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‘Empty Television’: BET’s Journey From Beloved to Bemoaned Television Network

Brendan Bell, Towson University

A look at how a once great network lost its way.…

November 4, 2019

Why Normani Is Already a Star in Her Own Right

Kala Horvat, University of Georgia

You should seriously be anticipating the upcoming debut solo album from the Fifth Harmony star.…

August 27, 2019

The Top 5 Iconic Moments of This Year’s BET Awards

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

The annual awards ceremony aims to showcase the best of black performers, and the 2019 Awards did just that, with established legends and fresh faces alike.…

July 14, 2019