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Student-athletes Desiree Oliver and Solomon Siskind team up for...
A little more than a year ago, student-athletes Desiree Oliver and Solomon Siskind boarded a plane to Austin, Texas having not met each another. The event they were attending, the annual Black Student...
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The history of W.E.B. Du Bois
Many University of Massachusetts students are familiar with W.E.B Du Bois, the namesake of the University’s library, but have only a rudimentary understanding of who he was. To help remedy this, UMass...
View ArticleA Black-owned business in Northampton provides a holistic fitness space
She’s a mom, college student, fitness instructor, business owner and Board of Director; all of the hats that Aimee Salmon wears make it even more admirable when one learns how much she has dedicated to...
View ArticlePowerful Black characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
The Marvel Cinematic Universe, which began with just one movie, has now grown into an ever-expanding world of comic spectacles. However, even with its massive size, the MCU still struggles with proper...
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Commemorating Black History, 2022: A Look Back
In honor of Black History Month, the Daily Collegian has created a special issue with new stories about Black life at the University of Massachusetts, as well as a look back at the highlights of our...
View ArticleIn memoriam: John Bracey
In 1972, John H. Bracey Jr. arrived at the University of Massachusetts, at the invitation of Professor Mike Thelwell, to help build one of the first Black studies’ programs in the country. A titan in...
View ArticleBlack Student Union hosts annual Black History Month Showcase
The Black Student Union hosted its annual Black History Month Showcase on Feb. 27 at the University of Massachusetts’ Student Union Ballroom. Featuring a “warm sunset tones” theme and a line-up of 13...
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Portrait of a Black woman
As a child, Mae Upperman remembers sitting on porches with loved ones, talking over lemonade and cookies under the summer sun. This was one of the most joyful parts about growing up as a Black girl,...
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Commemorating Black History, 2023
From the News section: Profiles: Portrait of a Black women by Saliha Bayrak, Editor in Chief. In memoriam: John Bracey by Kami Nguyen, Collegian Staff. Robert Rigo/Daily Collegian (2015) UMass...
View ArticleEn mémoire de John Bracey
En 1972, John H. Bracey est arrivé à l’université du Massachusetts, sur l’invitation du professeur Mike Thelwell, pour aider à construire un des premiers programmes d’études des afro-américains dans le...
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