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Around 30 people gathered for the rally at the OHR across from the State Theatre in downtown Ithaca to listen to various speakers from Black Lives Matter Ithaca and show public support for the facility.

Black Lives Matter holds rally for the Office of Human Rights

By Elizabeth Henning, Contributing Writer • September 12, 2018
The Black Lives Matter group in Ithaca organized a rally for the Office of Human Rights (OHR) in Tompkins County on Sept. 11.
In memory of Marielle Franco

In memory of Marielle Franco

By Isabella Grullón Paz • March 21, 2018
Marielle Franco was assassinated March 14 in her car after leaving an event that she organized for the empowerment of black women. She was targeted.

American baseball to be a new force in World Baseball Classic

By Nick Fustor, Columnist • March 21, 2017
It's important for baseball to staying ahead of other sports in terms of a global game during a Trump Presidency.
Black Lives Matter Ithaca event celebrates social progress

Black Lives Matter Ithaca event celebrates social progress

By Ashae Forsythe, Contributing Writer • March 1, 2017
The event was an opportunity for the black community to reflect on the achievements of the Black Lives Matter movement and mourn the lives lost.
History documentary 13TH, directed by Ava DuVernay, explains how the United States has become the country with the highest population of incarcerated people in the world.

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.
On Sept. 5, the Tompkins County Workers Center and the Midstate Central Labor Council hosted the 33rd annual Labor Day picnic, with the theme Labor Rights are Civil Rights.

Commentary: Fight for labor laws coincides with fight for equality

By Robert Brown • September 14, 2016
The legacy of American slavery continues through an unbroken legacy of policies and practices that ensure a marginal place for black people in the country's economic life, and requires comprehensive remediation.

Black women are devalued

By Nuria Hunter • April 13, 2016
Black women and their art, when analyzed, are first criticized and then consciously studied, while black men have the privilege to first be studied and then critiqued.
Approximately 20 students attended the third event in the Continuing Conversations series Feb. 11, sponsored by the Office of Residential Life. The attendees played a Jeopardy game to learn about black history.

Ithaca College hosts weekly social justice discussion series

By Annie Estes, Contributing Writer • February 12, 2016
Relaxed chatter and laughter filled the Textor 103 lecture hall as approximately 20 students gathered to participate in an hour-long game of Black History Jeopardy on Feb. 11.

Racism defines white identity

By Marissa Booker • February 10, 2016
The white U.S. identity would have nothing without the populations they are still standing upon.
Community members attend the Black Lives Matter rally at Beverly J. Martin Elementary School Feb. 3. Approximately 50 people were in attendance, following a lecture by co-founders of the movement at Cornell University.

Black Lives Matter: Ithaca debuts after rally at local school

By Grace Elletson and Justin Henry • February 10, 2016
Following a lecture at Cornell University from the Black Lives Matter co-founders, Black Lives Matter: Ithaca made its debut at a rally at Beverly J. Martin Elementary School, attended by about 50 people.
Sean Eversley Bradwell has been hired for the newly created position of Director of Programs and Outreach within the Division of Educational Affairs at Ithaca College.

Q&A: Sean Eversley Bradwell discusses MLK’s legacy

By Sabrina Knight, Senior Writer • February 3, 2016
Senior Writer Sabrina Knight sat down with Sean Eversley Bradwell, assistant professor in the Center for the Study of Culture, Race and Ethnicity, to speak about Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, today’s higher education climate and the recent unrest on college campuses across the country.
Senior Rita Bunatal delivers a speech titled “The Beauty of ‘Sankofa’ and Solidarity within the BLM Movement” at the Black Lives Matter teach-in event Oct. 24.

Commentary: Student speaks at Black Lives Matter event

By Rita Bunatal • November 11, 2015
When emotions are triggered by the justifying language used followed by the uncomfortable chuckles of co­-workers, how do I remain calm?
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