Since 1976, the United States celebrates Black History Month every February and highlights the important Black figures who have paved a path of progressiveness. However, as March creeps closer on the calendar, celebrating Black culture and history should not be left in the dust of the past month. Pepperdine and the United States must continue to recognize the importance of … [Read more...] about Staff Ed: Goodbye Black History Month, But Not Black Voices
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Alicia Oumsang ‘Taps into the Surface’ of the Model Minority Myth’s Harmful Effects
Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Raised in the predominantly white state of New Hampshire, senior Sports Medicine major Alicia Oumsang did not know the term "model minority" until summer 2020 when she read it in an infographic on Instagram. Since then, Oumsang said, she has learned more about the harmful effects of this myth and realized ways in which … [Read more...] about Alicia Oumsang ‘Taps into the Surface’ of the Model Minority Myth’s Harmful Effects
Film Review: ‘42’ Promotes Equality on and off the Field
The official movie poster for the record-breaking 2013 film “42” displays Brooklyn Dodger Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) sliding into home. Robinson faced racism from his teammates, other teams and society.Photos Courtesy of Legendary PicturesThe film “42” is a historical biographic drama about baseball legend Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) who … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘42’ Promotes Equality on and off the Field
Pepperdine Honors Larry Kimmons 52 Years After Death
A portrait of Larry Donnell Kimmons hangs in Payson Library on March 17. Community members left flowers in memory of Kimmons for the 52nd anniversary of his death in March 1969. Photo by Ashley Mowreader Pepperdine Libraries hosted a memorial event March 11, as the second installment of the annual Larry Donnell Kimmons Memorial Lecture Series in honor of Larry Kimmons' … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Honors Larry Kimmons 52 Years After Death
Opinion: Beyond the Trend — Advocate for Black People in Daily Life
Art by Samantha Miller On June 2, black squares flooded many people's Instagram feeds. These squares were part of the Blackout Tuesday movement. Beyond just a post, the black square signified one's solidarity and allyship with the Black community after the killing of innocent George Floyd on May 25. Seven months after Blackout Tuesday, the Black Lives Matter … [Read more...] about Opinion: Beyond the Trend — Advocate for Black People in Daily Life
