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Women discuss black mortality rates, mental health at Black Moms Matter Discussion

Kimmy Daniels Reporter • March 4, 2020

Black women in Ohio are three times more likely to die during childbirth compared to their white counterparts, Assistant Director of the Women’s Center Alicia Robinson told students and community members...

Kent State celebrates 50 years of Black History Month

Kimmy Daniels Reporter • February 15, 2020

The 50th anniversary celebration of Black History Month at Kent State honored the four men known for starting the celebration, and those who continue their legacy. In February 1970, two alumni, Carl Gregory...

Alumnus Philip Bass reflects on 50 years of Black History Month and activism

Kimmy Daniels Reporter • February 15, 2020

While many students know about the May 4th shootings, not everyone knows about the tension leading up to the event. Something that does not get commonly brought up is the Black Student Walkout that happened...

New student organization Two or More gives multiracial and multicultural students a place to talk about their experiences

Kimmy Daniels Reporter • January 30, 2020

Multicultural and multiracial students have the opportunity to come together and pot plants in a celebration of Valentine’s Day.Two or More is a new student-led organization on campus with a goal to...