The Role and Responsibility of White People in Black History Month
“If you stick a knife in my back nine inches and pull it out six inches, there’s no progress. If you pull it all the …
Black History Month
Photo Essay: Borderless:// Black Love and History
On Saturday February 16, Borderless Bound Records and Black Lives Matter Nogojiwanong-Peterborough hosted an event for Black History Month in Sadleir House’s dining hall. The …
Letters to the Editor: Issue 19
Need a national inquiry – NOW! When there is a federal government that can ignore the reality of almost 1200 missing and murdered Indigenous women, …
Trent Film Society and CRRC present: Dear White People
Hello Trent movie goers and film enthusiasts! This week, Wednesday, February 25, Trent Film Society will be screening Justin Simien’s 2014 film Dear White People, …
Black History Month: Africa is NOT a country…
…were the words I wanted to scream out loud while watching Blended, a romantic comedy starring Adam Sandler, in addition to addressing the other gross …
Call for Submissions: Black History Month
We’re reaching out to students and student groups ahead of February to let them know about our plans for Black History Month. It’s our goal …
Poetry, Language, and the Power of Affect: Speaking with Ian Keteku
On Saturday, Feb. 22, I attended an intensive Spoken Word workshop organized by the Peterborough Poetry Collective. Award-winning poet Ian Keteku facilitated the workshop at …
My Reflections on Black History Month
Black History Month was initiated to celebrate the culture and historical achievements of African Americans. Intending to be a month of optimism and triumph, I …
Ten Things that White People Need to Hear … In Light of Black History Month
1. My country is not some abstract thing for you to pick apart as you try to decipher why the economy is struggling or why …
Should Rap Lyrics Really Be Admissible in Court?
Debate around the use of rap lyrics in court has been rampant after an article written by assistant liberal arts professor at the University of …