Diversity
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Israel Fest, Israel Apartheid Share Views at UGA
Students at the University of Georgia got a literal taste of Israel today in Tate Plaza. Dawgs for Israel hosted it’s annual Israeli Fest to celebrate the 70th birthday of Israel. Members provided food, decorations and music to share with students passing through. They hoped to change common misconceptions that…
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2018 Athens-Clarke County Spring Elections: Who and What
This year’s The Athens Clarke County local election is taking place takes place right around the corner on May 22nd. This election will include the General Primary, non-partisan primary, and a special election. Six commissioner seats, two judge seats and one mayor seat are all up for grabs this election…
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Athens Community Remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
James Earl Ray murdered Dr. Martin Luther King 50 years ago today. In honor of the legacy Dr. King left behind, Grady Newsource talked to the community about his life, his death, and how both continue to impact the world today. By: Christina Matacotta
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UGA National Council of Negro Women’s Event Showcases International Hair Types
This Sunday you can see hairstyles and fashions from around the world…right here, in Athens. The University of Georgia’s National Council of Negro Women hosts one of their biggest programs of the school year- the annual hair show, Sunday night. The hair show, called “A Global Affair,” will take place…
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Look Into Phenomenon of Multiracial Ads
Multiracial commercials are becoming more common, and mixed-race children are shown more in TV ads. Experts at UGA say this is because of the social change that has been happening in America the last few years. Our reporter Tatiana Gusin looked more into the phenomenon.
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UGA Women’s Studies Group Honors Women’s History Month
It’s Women’s History month at the University of Georgia and students such as Savannah Cole, the social chair for the Women’s Studies Student Organization, is excited to celebrate the power of women. Cole became involved in the Women’s Studies Student Organization when she came to UGA her freshman year. “I…
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Bucket List: Athens and the African-American Experience
Athens is often overlooked when it comes to special events and landmarks that commemorate Black History Month. African-American heritage is deeply rooted in Athens. The town was once a thriving location for African- American education, commerce, and entertainment. Black Athenians faced the same struggles as other blacks to overcome inequality.…
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UGA’s NAACP Chapter Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Twenty years ago today the University of Georgia started its first National Association for the Advancement of Colored People chapter. UGA’s NAACP members celebrate the milestone this week. Here are the upcoming events for UGA’s NAACP Week.
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Athens Doesn’t Have Black Lives Matter Chapter
The Black Lives Matter movement began as an African American-centered political movement that arose following the acquittal of George Zimmerman in Trayvon Martin’s shooting. Today, it is a global activist network with over 40 chapters that respond to everything from President Trump’s first State of the Union address to Super…
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Cultural Appropriation Concerns Mount in Fashion Industry
By Kalah Mingo Kalah Mingo explores the issue of cultural appropriation in the fashion industry and features comments from the Terry College’s Dawn Bennett-Alexander.