Onondaga County legislators passed a resolution condemning the Board of Supervisors’ racist actions, but only after partisan debate on whether systemic racism continues today. Read more »
The opening event featured an appearance by comedian Emmanuel Hudson and many performances from Syracuse University students. Read more »
SA also announced that the first town hall meeting of the semester will take place on Thursday, Feb. 24. Read more »
Black Artist Collective, the Creators Lounge and The McCarthy Mercantile collaborated to hold the Black Creatives and Culture Market, an in-person shopping weekend for Black-owned businesses. Read more »
The publication's editorial board is now made up almost completely of female students from the Syracuse University College of Law. Read more »
On Monday, the Community Folk Art Center hosted a master class and jam session, led by saxophonist Jazmin Ghent and bassist Gerald Veasley, to engage… Read more »
Bassist Gerald Veasley and saxophonist and vocalist Jazmin Ghent held a master class for musicians of all ages at the Community Folk Art Center last night. Read more »
Louisa Williams, who represented both Ghana and Liberia, was crowned Miss Africa at last night’s pageant. Read more »
An exhibit on campus honors Kermit Lee Jr., the first Black graduate of Syracuse’s School of Architecture, with artifacts from his personal life and career in architecture. Read more »
To celebrate Frederick Douglass Day on Feb. 14, the Humanities Center at SU will host an event dedicated to transcribing written works by Anna Julia Cooper, a Black feminist leader and activist. Read more »
Andrea Jenkins, the first Black openly transgender councilwoman to be elected to office in the United States, was the 2020 Black History Month Commemorative Speaker. Read more »
Last Saturday, SU’s Black History Month celebration opened with The Black Lounge, an evening of music and dance performances, spoken word and recognition of influential… Read more »
The Black Lounge marks the commencement of Black History Month activities at Syracuse University featuring R&B singer Leah Jenea. Read more »
This year’s celebrations, which will take place throughout February, will include events about LGBTQ and disability inclusion within the Black community. Read more »
SU’s Student Association plans to reform SEM 100, add trigger warnings and expand student employment opportunities in the spring semester. Read more »
Members of Syracuse’s Divine Nine discuss what their chapters are really about and how that has impacted themselves. Read more »
Although it's only two months into 2019, the music projects already released have been ones for the books. Here are the top five albums released in February. Read more »
Lawrence K. Jackson is a host, producer, journalist and public speaker. Read more »
Members of Syracuse’s Divine Nine discuss the impact of their organizations on both themselves and the campus overall. Read more »
Artist Spencer Stultz’s one-woman exhibition, “A Time for Joy and a Time for Sorrow,” is on display at the Community Folk Art Center through March 23 in recognition of both Black History Month and History Month. Read more »
Black Reign Step Team is made up of about 30 members and typically practices four times a week. Read more »
ArtRage Gallery will host “From Panther 21 to 21st Century Revolutions,” on Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. The event features guest speakers Sekou Odinga, déqui kioni-sadiki and Matt Meyer. Read more »
Amiah Crisler, an 11-year-old at the Edward Smith K-8 School in Syracuse, was a featured speaker at the 2019 Women’s March Syracuse and a recipient of Syracuse University’s Unsung Hero Award. Known for her creative talents, Crisler will have her artwork recognized with a mural downtown later this year. Read more »
This Black History Month, celebrate black women. Read more »
