The Audacity of Blackness

By Arianna Lafontant / February 15, 2023

Arianna Lafontant presents a video essay.

How the Fun Died: Mental Health and the Black Experience

By Khadijat Durojaiye / February 14, 2023

No student should seek help and end up regretting their decision.

Climbing the Ivory Tower: Views From the Top

By Marla-Fiona Anderson / February 14, 2023

For most of my life, I didn’t even know that the University of Chicago existed.

Art by Urunna Anayanwu

By Urunna Anayanwu / February 13, 2023

Urunna Anayanwu piece shows a white hand holding a candle, melting a black woman’s skin, representative of the forceful removal of Africans centuries ago.

Black History Month Special Issue: A Foreword from the Editor

By Solana Adedokun / February 13, 2023

This special issue is a labor of love and a project that has been in the making for over a year: enjoy!

What Does it Mean to be Black (Who Gets to Claim It)?

By Ibukun Odeleye / February 12, 2023

A person is Black because it is a phenotype, because they exhibit the features and physical qualities that are shared amongst the Black Diaspora.

Collection Of Photos

By Cyrah Gayle / February 10, 2023

Cyrah Gayle presents a collection of photos of Black life at UChicago.

Black Art Showcase

By Sarah Gaudron / February 10, 2023

I am grateful that with every step I take further into my artistry, I do it emboldened by the essence of Black euphoria all around me.

Crossword: Black Culture, Black People

By Siyanda Mohutsiwa / February 9, 2023

Crossword Clues: Black People, Black Culture

By Arianna Lafontant / February 9, 2023

Stuck? Check out this video for clues!

Crossword: Black People, Black Culture

By Arianna Lafontant / February 9, 2023

Stuck? Check out this video for clues!

Story Behind the Story: the Unsung Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement

By Sydney Cook / February 9, 2023

Sydney Cook discusses the unsung heroes of the Civil Rights Movement.