THE ITHACAN

Allyship and Solidarity

By Mahad Olad • December 11, 2017

I’m just interrogating the usefulness of allyship as a framework to understanding oppression because the word “individual” is at the heart of solidarity.

In My Own Words: Mahad Olad

By Kendyl Bennett, Podcast Editor • November 10, 2017

This week on “In My Own Words,” Glenn Epps sits down with Ithacan columnist Mahad Olad to discuss what it’s like to leave Islam, colorism and more. Olad, who discusses identity and race, often...

Who counts as a black student?

By Mahad Olad • November 1, 2017

I find this intensely gross. I've heard of this line of thinking before, usually among the more openly racist types.

Professors host intergroup dialogue workshops for faculty

By Jessie Stelter, Contributing Writer • October 31, 2017

The principles and techniques of intergroup dialogue can be applied to fields outside of just sociology and psychology classes, Derek Adams said.

Commentary: Remedying the ignorance outbreak

By Joe Cruz • October 25, 2017

These cold temperatures bring about an outbreak of illnesses on campus, but also a sickness that I believe can take more time to heal from: ignorance.

Letter to the Editor: Anthem protests about racial injustice

By Todd Bernstein • October 5, 2017

Protests during the National Anthem are about racial & social justice, not the song.

Commentary: Park fails to respond to diversity concerns

By Gillian Wenzel, Irma Perez, Jyasi Nagel, and Yana Mazurkevich • May 3, 2017

There needs to be more consistent inclusion of diverse people and perspectives within education at Park.

Review: HBO original film lacks artistic purpose

By Jake Leary, Assistant Life and Culture Editor • April 26, 2017

It isn’t the job of art to answer questions, but to ask them — “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” does the bare minimum.

In My Own Words: Victoria Jackson

By Glenn Epps and The Ithacan • April 14, 2017

In this week’s episode of In My Own Words, Glenn Epps sits down with YouTuber Victoria Jackson to discuss her YouTube channel, Raising Consciousness. The channel’s episodes are shot, produced and...

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."

Student group IC Mixed discusses mixed-race experiences

By Ashae Forsythe, Staff Writer • April 4, 2017

Watkins’ eyes burn with passion when he goes into detail about the complexities he’s experienced as someone who identifies as multiracial.

Review: ‘I Am Not Your Negro’ confronts white complacency

By Celisa Calacal, Opinion Editor • March 21, 2017

“I Am Not Your Negro” is a poignant and powerful analysis of race relations in this country that goes unmatched by any other film in recent memory.