There was a time not long ago when the only thing black in professional sports was the ink that reporters used to write their stories. Then boxing legends like Jack Johnson and Joe Louis jumped into the arena. This made professional sports more heavily integrating. Every major professional sport, from […]

Being one of the coordinators of the recent summit appropriately titled, “How High Is Too High,” I find it offensive that Dr. Sharon Ames-Dennard would use her regularly scheduled column to bring bad press to an event she was invited to attend because of her professional, as opposed to personal, […]

History isn’t created while standing still, a former Student Government Association President told an audience at convocation Friday. “We don’t have time to stand still,” said Board of Trustees Chairman Art Collins. “As the circle of life moves around, you must move.” In his speech, Collins cited several figures in […]

February is supposed to be the time of year when we take a little time out to celebrate black history. Though we should be knowledgeable about our history throughout the year, February is the time when there is more reflection on our past and high aspirations for our future. Unfortunately, […]

Rejoice, black women. White Hollywood has thrown us a bone.Halle Berry won an Oscar nomination for her role of Leticia Musgrove in “Monster’s Ball.” She has the opportunity to become the first black woman to ever win best actress in a leading role since the first Academy Awards ceremony seventy-four […]

With the cheers of his performance at the 2002 Olympic games still audible, R&B recording artist, R. Kelly must now answer allegations of having sex with an underage female. Apparently, videotape that conclusively identifies Kelly having sex with a minor has surfaced. Considering his prior marriage to Aaliyah when she […]

The U.S. Postal Service has recognized the Langston Hughes centennial by issuing a commemorative postage stamp. Part of the Black Heritage series, the 34-cent stamp features Hughes in a 1946 photograph taken by Henri Cartier-Bresson. “It’s special, because stamps elevate people,” said Ray Rickman, a book collector and Rhode Island’s […]

Many students will be getting balloons and flowers this Valentine’s Day. Some will be going to restaurants. These restaurants are offering good food at a not-so-high price. For those of you who want to have a nice meal without breaking their bank accounts, check out these restaurants. They offer specials […]

The days of long skirts and turtlenecks are long gone. Generation X has now lain to rest those trends that the Baby Boomers introduced. On many campuses it is not uncommon to see g-strings, thongs, booty shorts, transparent shirts and those oh so popular tight fitting pants. These are the […]

It’s the new millennium, so why are we still living in the past? It’s time to get over all problems, issues and grievances concerning gay/lesbian parents. Just like us, they are human beings with feelings. In my opinion, I believe they should have the right to adopt. Why would you […]