African American Pioneers of Rock 'N Roll
Generations have been rocking and rolling for decades now and I would like to acknowledge some of the individuals who helped mold that rock...
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More Than A Stereotype
There are two people. Person One lives with married parents in a house and has A’s and B’s in school. This person has never been in trouble...
African American Representation in Fiction Novels
In recent years, there has been an emergence of African American protagonists in nonfiction novels. This is a huge stepping stone for...
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Ruby Bridges: Courageous
By Nadia Jeffries Ruby was the first African American child to integrate an all-white elementary school in the South. On November 14, 1960...
Representation Over Diversity: The Superhero Genre in Film and TV
Not all heroes wear capes.
Virginia first lady accused of handing out cotton to black children, report says
The Washington Post Weighs In: Virginia’s most powerful family is in the spotlight after new allegations surrounding yet another racist...
Broaden Your Shelves: Black History Month Edition
For the first installment of my “Broaden Your Shelves” series, I wanted to suggest a list of books in honor of Black History Month. Growing...
8 Badass Black Women You Should Be Talking About
We've talked about white men in the news for long enough
6 Figures That Have Helped Shape Black History
Black people have undergone great hardships and have fought long and hard for their rights and freedoms. They are a people who have...
Some Hidden Literary Figures That You Should Know About
Most school curriculums choose not to focus too heavily on African American culture/history, and when it does it’s mostly repetitive and...
Celebrate Black History Month With These 9 Great Films By African American Directors
February in the U.S. also means Black History Month. Here at UCI Her Campus, we want to recognize and observe the accomplishments and...
Open Letter from Editor-In-Chief: What Black History Month Means to Me
There is one month throughout the entire year that African Americans or rather Black people are given the opportunity to openly celebrate...
12 Things Black Women Want You to Understand About Fighting Racism
" Understand how we were setback financially, psychologically, spiritually and mentally and then share with others if you can."
Documentaries to Tell Your Racist Uncle to Watch
Reply to that email chain with some cold hard FACTS.
Marvel Entertainment and Diversity
Last year major progress was made when it comes to diversity in mainstream media with movies like Crazy Rich Asians. This year is expected...
Shirley Chisholm and Martin Luther King Jr Day
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day yesterday, we take a look at Shirley Chisholm, whose accomplishments are partially thanks to the...
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Dr. King's Dream Has Not Been Fulfilled
Equal rights for others does not mean less rights for you. It's not pie.
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A White German-American Man is teaching African American Art and Culture, and I'm mad about it.
Okay, so I know what this sounds like, and no I don't just have a problem with him teaching the class because he's white; Its because there...
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