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Misrepresentation: Racial Inequities In The Film Industry

By: Cynthia Tucker | Journalist in Residence | catucker@southalabama.edu Hollywood has a strained relationship with history. Filmmakers and screenwriters shun facts about important events and cultural traditions in favor of a slick and comfortable fantasy for white audiences to enjoy. That wouldn’t matter much if movies were merely entertainment, but, unfortunately, most Americans glean their understanding of actual history from popular TV shows and films. … Continue reading Misrepresentation: Racial Inequities In The Film Industry

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Robert Battles on the Clotilda: A Live Discussion about Black History

By: Dustin Petridge | Lifestyle Editor Photo credit: Ballotpedia. On Feb. 24, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs hosted a speech from Robert Battles, a former member of the Mobile County Public School System and director of the Africatown Welcome Center. Battles gave a speech, followed by an open dialogue about the discovery of the slave ship Clotilda.  In 2019, a ship originally intended to … Continue reading Robert Battles on the Clotilda: A Live Discussion about Black History

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Celebrating a Unique Black History Month at South

By: Dustin Petridge | Lifestyle Editor Photo courtesy of Shenandoah University. Every February, the United States celebrates the achievements and contributions of Black Americans since the nation’s beginning. The University of South Alabama is no exception, setting forward a list of activities and events to celebrate Black excellence and to remember the significance of the many advances in racial relations made over the years.  While … Continue reading Celebrating a Unique Black History Month at South

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Black Mental Health and Generational Trauma

By: Kenyan Carter | Reporter The Black Student Union and the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority presented another edition of the Mind over Matter mental health series on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Mind over Matter is a program that discusses mental health issues with South Alabama students. Tuesday’s mental health series was the Black History Edition in acknowledgment of Black History Month.  Bri Burrell, the Vice President … Continue reading Black Mental Health and Generational Trauma

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