STAFF EDITORIAL: Celebrate different heritages, learn from the cultures
Staff Editorial
March 31, 2019
Times are tough for many people right now, and specifically, for minorities in the United States. According to USA Today, anti-black incidents are on the rise in the country. Today reported in February that the FBI said hate crimes in America increased 17 percent last year, which is the third straight y...
Students play NAACP-themed Jeopardy game
Austen Brown, Staff Reporter
February 25, 2019
Students competed in an NAACP-themed game of Jeopardy at the Coleman Auditorium Monday night. The categories included quotes from famous equal rights activists, movies and television shows featuring well-known African-American actors and prominent civil rights events and figures. Students who att...
Black Lives Matter: Math professors show support
Corryn Brock, Associate News Editor
February 21, 2019
Six Black Lives Matter flags can be seen flying on the west side, third floor of Old Main. This is in support of African-American students and to express displeasure in the university’s decision to not fly the flag during African-American Heritage Month. Math professor Charles Delman was the member of the dep...
Miss Black EIU rings in 48th year Saturday
Hannah Shillo, Entertainment Reporter
February 21, 2019
The 48th annual Miss Black EIU scholarship pageant is showcasing some of the hard-working young African-American women of Eastern at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. Doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets will be available at the door for $10 or $8 befor...
Step Afrika! to perform at Doudna Saturday
Hannah Shillo, Entertainment Reporter
February 21, 2019
The Doudna Fine Arts Center will celebrate African-American Heritage Month with a special rhythmic performance on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Step Afrika! is a group of professional dancers who “promote an appreciation for stepping and its use as an educational, motivational and healthy tool for young p...
African American Heritage Month event embraces history of natural hair, encourages students to wear their hair natura
Shamaine Ware, Contributing Writer
February 19, 2019
In honor of Black History Month, Zeta Phi Beta sorority presented “Natural Curlz 101: Do you love your natural hair?” The event focused on the history and evolution of natural hair in African American men and women from the early 1800s to present day. Students learned more about their natural...
Trivia event recognizes musical achievements of black women
Morgan Bledsoe, Contributing Writer
February 18, 2019
In honor of Black History Month, Eastern's chapter of the National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs Inc. presented “The Evolution of the Black Woman: Music Edition,” a program used to celebrate Black History Month. To show the diversity of black women in music, the NACWC used a Kahoot! qui...
Pride members discuss struggles of being both black and queer
Valentina Vargas, Multicultural Reporter
February 13, 2019
Being black and queer in a predominantly white community is the moment when those who identify as that are aware the most about their identity. Three Pride members and an adviser of the organization talked about being black and queer in society today at the Black Queer Lives Matter panel discussion ...
Remember: Black lives matter, start showing it
January 31, 2019
There’s a lot happening this weekend that warrants attention, but there is one thing that should get more attention than the rest. No, it’s not the Super Bowl, regardless of its popularity or historical aspect, etc. etc. We’re talking about the start of African-American Heritage Month. Do we watch the ...
African-American Heritage Month events to celebrate BLM
Staff Report
January 28, 2019
African-American Heritage Month begins Feb. 1, and Eastern is home to a number of events and activities in conjunction. Yolanda Williams, chair of the 2019 AAHM and academic adviser, said this year’s theme is “Black Lives Matter: A Movement, not a Moment.” This year, the AAHM committee is focusing ...
Students express ideas about African-American Heritage Month
Carmen Emanuel, Contributing Writer
February 27, 2018
As the month of February comes to an end, students at Eastern expressed how they feel about African-American Heritage Month. “I have a lot of respect for the people that have sacrificed their time, their opportunity and their lives with the goal of helping us today to get to where we are to succeed...
‘My Black is Beautiful’ Poetry Slam to be held
Andrew Paisley, Campus Reporter
February 13, 2018
With work from students and a professional, the University Board will commemorate African-American Heritage Month with a poetry slam Wednesday at the 7th Street Underground. The UB has invited poet Natasha “T” Miller to read her poetry at the slam. Students will also be able to share their own p...
