By Piper BlakeWeb Content Contributor February is upon us and with it brings the start of Black History Month. Throughout this month, there are campus events planned that help promote the celebration of the African-American community. As a Caucasian woman … Continue reading What Black History Should Represent to Today’s Youth
By Savannah Howard Web Content Contributor (This article is spoiler free!) The majority of the movies that have black actors in the leading roles are usually about slavery, the civil rights movement or some position of oppression and submission. Plus, … Continue reading We Needed Wakanda
By Savannah Howard Blog Content Contributor On Thursday, Feb. 1, Monteplier High School in Vermont became the first high school in the United States to raise a Black Lives Matter (BLM) flag. This was done in support of the BLM … Continue reading Representation in Education
By Hannah Holder Blog Content Contributor As a Caucasian woman, I will never truly understand racism. I have never been in a position where I felt I was being monitored because of my color. I have never been in a … Continue reading Educate Yourself for Black History Month
By Jenise Jackson Blog Content Contributor “When you are accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression.” Pretend as if someone just asked you, “What do you believe the true meaning of the #TakeAKnee movement is?” What would your response be? … Continue reading #TakeAKnee: Protesting Oppression, Not America
By Jenise Jackson Blog Content Contributor *KTSW consists of and respects varying opinions within its staff. Opinion articles do not reflect the opinion of KTSW as a whole.* Here is a question for you all; Even though we are in … Continue reading The Importance of Marvel’s Black Panther
By Amanda Forbes and Aaron Derton In the Public Interest Hosts Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans … Continue reading In the Public Interest Honors Black History Month
By Jourdan Bazley Blog Content Contributor Unity and growth of Black Texas State will become a source of strength for the African American population at Texas State University. Activists across campus have been seen voicing Black Lives Matter in forms of protests … Continue reading Unity and “Black Texas State” Growth
By DaLyah Jones News Reporter Texas State University students joined in a silent protest on Wednesday in response to the recent shooting of an unarmed African American man in San Diego, California on Tuesday. Students staged a “die-in,” which involved … Continue reading Silent Campus Protest Speaks Volumes Across Texas State
By Jourdan Bazley Blog Content Contributor Collin Kaepernick created a social stir when he took a seat during the national anthem at the 49ers game on August 29. Many opposed Kaepernick’s decision to sit down during the National Anthem, deeming it … Continue reading Do Top Jersey Sales Mean More Than Just Football for America?
By Jacquelyn Carter News Reporter “We are here for equality, saying black lives matter doesn’t take away from anyone else,” was the sentiment expressed at last night’s #BlackLivesMatter San Marcos march. A diverse crowd of over a hundred Texas State students and … Continue reading Black Lives Matter Peaceful Protest
By Asia Daggs Blog Content Contributor Opal Tometi created a slogan that would carry a powerful message and unite all black people into one; Black Lives Matter is an organization that is working towards creating a difference in how African … Continue reading We Are a Movement, NOT a Riot
Jacquelyn Carter Senior News Reporter This afternoon Texas State University’s office of Student Involvement and Student Diversity and Inclusion will host Opal Tometi as the Spring 2016 Social Justice Speaker Series. Tometi, along with Alicia Garza and Patrisse Cullors, introduced … Continue reading Black Lives Matter Speaker Sparks Controversy at Texas State
Trevor Frank News Reporter Supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement filled the room at Thursday night’s panel in Austin. The People’s Task Force of Austin co-sponsored the discussion which focused on combating racism as well as showing solidarity and … Continue reading Black Lives Matter Panel Spotlights Growing Movement
