When it comes to history, the focus usually lies in large events. There’s the obvious, such as wars, then there’s revolutionizing acts that were known to alter the course of history, such as the invention of the airplane.
Category: Black History Month
On Jan. 20, 2021, Kamala Harris changed the world as she was inaugurated as the first woman to be Vice President of the United States, furthermore doing so as a Black and South Asian woman.
When it comes to influential Black historical figures, the general image is an adult fighting against oppression…not a child. But in 1960, at the age of just six, Ruby Bridges became the first African American student to attend an all-White elementary school in the south.
In every aspect of life, we are surrounded by different mediums of art. From architectural structures to murals downtown and photographs in picture frames, art is something that consumes our lives. As we stop to admire the art around us, it is important to acknowledge artistic pioneers that have influenced modern creation. This article will highlight a few remarkable Black artists.
Black scientists have contributed a lot to the world we know today. Today, I’ll be talking about five of these remarkable figures – only a tiny fraction of influential Black scientists.
Between assignments, exams, early morning classes and geese, students have a lot to deal with during the semester. Most students admit to struggling to find a way to enjoy themselves and have fun while being a student. Senior Reginald Williams is hoping to bring the fun to IU South Bend with a new student organization, the Intramural Gaming League. Sponsored by the Residence Hall Association, Williams is bringing gaming to campus in a whole new way.
It’s important to recognize the influence that Black historical figures hold on the past, present and future, and Bessie Coleman is no exception: she was the first Black woman and person of Native American descent to hold a pilot’s license.
As we enter Black History Month, it is important to take a moment to educate ourselves on Black contributions to society. From fresh acrylic sets to hoop earrings and bucket hats, western culture has historically found trends within fashion styles popularized by the Black community. Read on to learn about the historical context of many fashion trends you may love.
In 2023, Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation and the efforts of abolitionist Frederick Douglass may feel like distant history, only as real as the screens on which we read about them. Although we have accomplished leagues of progress since the 1860s, you might not know that in 1926, those two men – Lincoln and Douglass – inspired Black historian Carter G. Woodson to create what would become what we now know as Black History Month.
By: Ashley Rose Staff Photographer/Staff Writer Black History Month means a lot to many different students for many different reasons. Junior I’Vory Woods, a social work major at IU South Bend, finds Black History Month to be very important to her. Woods is incredibly involved with the school. She is a part of the Student […]