By Brittany AndersonAssistant Web Content Manager I know you watch the news. I know you’ve been scrolling on Twitter. So, it feels counterintuitive and a bit gross to write about anything else but what is going on. Police brutality has existed for years. It’s well documented. It’s 2020; it’s time to accept that this is an undeniable reality for black Americans. Recognizing your position of privilege comes with navigating ways […]
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 I have never participated directly in Black History Month in fear I might insult those who have a reason to celebrate. Personally, I don’t believe I was taught how to […]
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, the small minority of movies that depict black life with some form of accuracy and dignity are underfunded and not well known. How many more slave movies can be made? […]
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 movement and to bring awareness to the inequality of education and resources to black students. BLM brings the sometimes uncomfortable subject of race to the forefront. It calls out the […]
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 position where I felt I was being minimized because of my color. I have never felt oppression simply because of my color. However, I want to help fight against racism […]
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? Are you going to say that it is just a way for people to disrespect the U.S. flag or the military? Or are you going to say it is a […]
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 2017, is society still afraid of mainstream black cinema? In my opinion, the answer is a strong yes. Why is that? Well as time continues to progress, black actors, actresses […]
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 in U.S. history. The event grew out of “Negro History Week,” a term coined by Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially […]
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 and events. From the Texas State Sit In during the first home game, to the Die In that took place at the Stallions this past week, men and women of all races […]
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