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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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Pigment Zine
Pigment vol 1
Normalize This
By Ananya It is a hot day. Days are hot. This is normal. Kareem’s shorts stick to his skinny legs as he stumbles out of bed, tiptoes around his 3 sleeping siblings, and runs out of the door. His father is already at work and he knows his mother needs the sleep. His friends are waiting under the fig tree with bright backpacks and tattered sandals. The figs are green and soft and gentle. The insides are cool and help tame Kareem’s anger. Childhood is anger. This is normal. There is a funeral on the next block. The mother is
Rose Water
Inspired by Princess Nokia Why rose water? Rose water is used as a toner, controlling excess oils and aiding in cleaning out pores with its antibacterial properties. It helps to control fine lines and has a relaxing aroma. It great to wake up and spritz some on your face. Princess Nokia, a rapper from Harlem, a feminist, and all around beautiful person, includes making rose water into her weekly routine as a spiritual task. She does it because peeling the flower makes her feel like a beautiful woman because the flower carries the essence of life and can help make