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By Diamond Smith Maurice Powe felt it was his responsibility to take care of those who were vulnerable and those who were
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By Christmaelle Vernet When passing through the Student Union, you may notice a new student business has opened within People’s Market. On
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By Tess Weisman The University of Massachusetts Amherst has signed the Okanagan Charter, committing itself to a transformative vision when it comes
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By Diamond Smith “What will you do with your English degree?” I hear this all the time when asked about my degree.
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By: Nicolás Javaloyes The National Football League (NFL) has seen a disproportionate number of Black players for decades. However, in the league’s
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By: Christmaelle Vernet AMHERST- As Black History Month rolls to an end, UMass’ Black Student Union organized its annual Black History Month
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By: Elienishka Ramos Torres Everyday when I walk around campus, I see lamp posts with banners on them. ‘BE REVOLUTIONARY’ is what’s
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By: Tashanna Johnson Photos are from the ‘Be Revolutionary’ march hosted by the UMass Amherst Chapter of the NAACP (National Association of
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UMass Interviews: Imosé Wraps
By: Stephanie Igahrosa Interview with Imosé Wraps What is Imose Wraps? Imose wraps is a subscription service for headwraps with a platform for immigrants and refugee communities. So I kind of start off by explaining, because not everyone knows what a subscription model is — do you know about subscriptions? Netflix, Hulu? What about subscription services like Ipsy or Glamour? They are services that send you care packages in the mail monthly. Well, Imose Wraps is that. The plan is to send you packages, and it allows you to discover headwraps frequently right at your door or dorm, conveniently
Black Panther: The Album Review
By Jaylene Lopez The soundtrack for Black Panther, the film that broke box office records when it was released, is and diverse mixture of trap, R&B, and experimental rap that expresses the immense influence of Black culture on music in America. Kendrick Lamar’s intro, “Black Panther” proclaims his place in the music industry as “King.” This into to the album launches the overall theme of the soundtrack, the idea of Black culture as powerful, a moving force on the entire soundtrack. Lamar ends the track by claiming his throne as T’Challa, and also as Erik Killmonger, encompassing two significant powerful
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By: Alisina Saee-Nazari The world my mother brought me into Shows no resemblance To the world that she left. Upon her departure She gave me a gift. To find humanity within my own hands. To hear the wind fill concaves in the air. Her silence touches the earth Like the candle in a dark room. Her absence The reminder of another day.