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A Lil' Theory Series: Double Consciousness

By Aspyn Johnson on October 21, 2016.

Every month Melanin Voices will decode an inter-sectionally BLACK philosophy, theory or concept as part of the 'A Lil' Theory Series'.

#WordlessWednesday: University of Iowa students on choosing expression over silence in #BlackLivesMatter Movement

By Shelby Campbell on October 19, 2016.

With the continued growth of the #BlackLivesMatter Movement, students James Akinleye and Isaiah Hodges at the University of Iowa collaborated on one of the most visible demonstrations seen on campus – not only to openly declare support of the movement, but also to honor many of those lost at the hands of police brutality.

#WordlessWednesday: The secret life of microAGGRESSIONS

By Shelby Campbell on October 12, 2016.

Unfortunately, it is not uncommon to believe that because of the end of Jim Crowe, because of the Civil Rights Movement and because we elected a Black president for two terms that racism has been obliterated.

Good Deeds: How Black Greek Letter Organizations can nurture Black student communities

By Caleb Rainey on October 10, 2016.

Large universities, such as University of Iowa, can easily make students feel like just another number in the thousands.

#WordlessWednesday: 'for Black America'

By DynamIX Entertainment on October 5, 2016.

"for Black America" tells the story of Blacks across the United States of America through the emotions of our shared experiences.

A look at the popularization of police brutality videos on social media

By Caleb Rainey on October 3, 2016.

I’ve recently stopped watching the videos of police brutality because I cannot stand to see myself die over and over again.

#WordlessWednesday: New Young, Gifted & Black LLC thrives despite initial uncertainty from UI student community

By Shelby Campbell on September 28, 2016.

Hesitations and criticisms arose amongst students on campus, after the emergence of Young, Gifted & Black, a new learning living community designed specifically for Black students.

Black students discuss performing in artistic predominantly white spaces

By Caleb Rainey on September 26, 2016.

The University of Iowa offers plenty of opportunities for students to perform on campus, including theatre, dance, music, and spoken word.

A Lil' Theory Series: Black Existentialism

By Aspyn Johnson on September 23, 2016.

Every month Melanin Voices will decode an inter-sectionally BLACK philosophy, theory or concept as part of the 'A Lil' Theory Series'.

#wordlesswednesday: First-year students reveal expectations for University of Iowa experience

By Shelby Campbell on September 21, 2016.

Starting college is an exciting time for almost every incoming student and it is nearly impossible to know exactly what environment you're walking into.