Every day people wake up and wonder what they are going to wear. The suit and tie? The fast-food smock? Do we ever really think about why we go to all this trouble or are we clueless? Why does fashion exist? People use fashion to present themselves to the public […]
Author: Carla Aaron Lopez
WANM adds touch of jazz to format
So you’re on your way to class listening to your morning gospel jams to prepare for your day. It hits 10 a.m. and now you’re ready to nod your head to some hip-hop. To your surprise a smooth jazz groove graces your speakers and you are wondering, “What’s going on?” […]
Au Natural
Three years ago when I decided to end my eight-year relationship with my barber, I had no idea what I was getting into. My decision to “Afro it out” was based on the premise that my head was far too big for a Caesar, and I was tired of wearing […]
Funky homosapien style evolves…
A filling portion of raw hip-hop music awaits at the Beta Bar. After a main course of Del The Funky Homosapien and side dishes of Lifesavas, Skhool Yard and People Under the Stairs, the Cali Comm Tour 2002 plans to leave audiences stuffed with the essence of hip-hop flavor. The […]
Cultivating my Roots
On October 15, the Forestry Department called a private meeting with me concerning my dreads. I was told in order for them to give me an internship, I would have to cut my hair and look more suitable for white people. I was totally shocked by this suggestion. I knew […]
My Hairstory
It’s been five years since “I locked up,” “went dread,” “went natural,” “found my roots,” and “released the chains of bondage.” I’m not Rastafarian. I’m not from the Bahamas. I don’t smoke ganja, and I’m not on a spiritual journey. Simply, I’m an American black who decided five years ago […]
Natural look weaves into media
From Lisa Gaye Hamilton on ABC’s drama, The Practice, to R&B stars like India.Arie, black women in highly visible entertainment positions are sporting naturally inspired hairstyles and they’re gaining popularity. “A long time ago African-American beauty was the Diahann Carroll look with straight hair, always in place,” said James Hawkins, […]
Rattler running game makes comeback
The Rattlers not only beat their heated rival North Carolina A&T Saturday for the first time since 1998, with this emphatic win they paid tribute to the late, great Bob “Bullet” Hayes, whom President Fred Gainous and the Marching 100 honored at halftime. It was only fitting that those Rattlers […]
Graham gains edge when not running
Everyone knows Bob Graham, right? A hard-working, decent (if overly earnest) political moderate whose every instinct is not to rock the boat; a solid, cautious public servant. Well, guess what. A new Bob Graham is emerging: A guy who’s ready to sink the boat if that is what’s called for. […]
Keep faith in Rattler football
The game announcer repeatedly proclaimed “The Rattlers are back” as the FAMU football team defeated the North Carolina A& T Aggies for the first time since 1998. After watching Saturday’s game, you can’t help but to maintain faith in our Rattlers. “The Rattlers are back.” It was great to watch […]