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Black History Month and the Value of Representation in Film

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor February 16, 2021

  Since 1976, February has been the designated month to recognize Black history. This month was designed as a way to celebrate the achievements of Black people and their contributions to U.S. history....

(Photo by Curtis Lin | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Alexander: Let’s Get Rid of Black History Month

By CJ Alexander, Special Projects Managing Editor February 1, 2021

  Personally, I don’t think we should have Black History Month at all. The Black community doesn’t deserve to have their entire history condensed to fit into the shortest month of the year....

(Photo by Justin Prather | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Bringing West African Dance to a Western Culture

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer March 21, 2019

  West African dance is becoming more common among dance studios, collegiate dance programs and social parties. Teaching methods vary, however. For example, you may be in Las Vegas and come across...

University of Utah Black Student Union Members attend Love the Skin Youre In on Thursday Feb. 14 2019. (Photo by Amy Loret)

U’s Black Student Union Helping Students Love the Skin They’re In

By Amy Loret February 15, 2019

  This past Thursday, Feb. 14, the University of Utah Black Student Union held their fourth event of February to celebrate Black History Month. The event, “Love the Skin You’re In” took place...

Patience: History Needs a Rewrite

Patience: History Needs a Rewrite

By Alisa Patience February 16, 2018

Though the acknowledgment of other races’ importance throughout history should be a regular, year-round concept, it unfortunately is not. So this February is once again a time dedicated to important...

University of Utah junior guard Erika Bean (11) looks for an open pass in an NCAA Womens Basketball game vs. The University of Texas Arlington Mavericks at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Monday, Nov. 27, 2017

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Facing Adversity with Family, Faith

By Dakota Grossman February 14, 2018

Diversity is inevitable and good. Prejudice because of that diversity is a negative reality that has entangled itself through society. Instead of allowing such prejudice to affect her actions or reactions,...

Barber: White People Cant Speak for the Experiences of People of Color

Barber: White People Can’t Speak for the Experiences of People of Color

By Shaelyn Barber January 29, 2018

Let’s be honest, white people don’t face many issues in the U.S. We have the upper hand in just about everything: we have an easier time getting jobs, we have better access to higher education, we...

Black History Month Overshadowed by Valentine’s Day

By Julianne Skrivan February 11, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Heart-shaped candies, teddy bears and cards gushing with love poems overwhelm everyone this time of year, but none of it is dedicated to Black History Month. TODAYS...

U-Block Radio: A Black History Month Tribute

February 24, 2014

  On Friday February 21, 2014 Ole Ute Radio’s Sascha Blume and the University of Utah’s Dr. Bryan Hotchkins joined radio host and U student Keith McDonald in the spirit of Carter G. Woodson on...