The Ithacan

Angela Davis speaks to IC about social justice

By Kaeleigh Banda and Julian DeLucia • February 6, 2025

Angela Davis –– an author, political activist and professor –– spoke Feb. 4 in Ford Hall for a conversation event titled, “We Are Because They Were: An Evening with a Living Ancestor.” Over 600 people filled the concert hall and over 700 people watched the livestream.

Commentary: White allies must educate themselves

By Brontë Cook • September 18, 2017

We must also become active members in community efforts working against racism.

Tangled: How women of color are brushing away hair stigmas

By Celisa Calacal and Kalia Kornegay • April 5, 2017

“Natural hair is intimidating to them — it signifies pride,” she said. “It puts them off because it shows how we have found beauty within ourselves."

Review: Netflix documentary ’13TH’ spawns racial discussions

By Celisa Calacal, Opinion Editor • November 4, 2016

One of the strongest qualities about “13TH” is its reckoning with a history that has consistently sought ways to oppress black Americans.

Student activists begin film and discussion series

By Kira Maddox, Managing Editor • January 27, 2015

A group of Ithaca College students known as the Collective began their week-long film and discussion series on Jan. 26.