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Director Ani Woodard gives her speech with the runway team beside her at the end of Color the Runway 2024.

Color the Runway: the past, the present and what should come in the future

Shamani Salahuddin March 25, 2024

Featured photo by Chelsea Blackwell Story by Shamani Salahuddin If you want more news like this, sign up for the Sidelines weekly newsletter here! Find it in your inbox every Thursday afternoon. In 2017,...

Marcus Scribner on Black representation and breaking into the industry

Marcus Scribner on Black representation and breaking into the industry

Destiny Mizell | Lifestyles Editor February 28, 2024

Featured photo by MTSU News Story by Shamani Salahuddin If you want more news like this, sign up for the Sidelines weekly newsletter here! Find it in your inbox every Thursday afternoon. On Friday,...

Dr. Cary Holman speaks at Unity Luncheon (Taken by Hannah Carley)

Unity Luncheon limelight lands on keynote speaker Cary Holman

Alyssa Williams February 16, 2024

Featured Photo from Hannah Carley Story by Hannah Carley Middle Tennessee State University hosted its annual Unity Luncheon on Feb. 8. The event is designed to celebrate “unsung heroes” of the middle...

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What MTSU is doing to celebrate Black History Month

Destiny Mizell | Lifestyles Editor January 31, 2024

Featured graphic by Destiny Mizell Story by Baylah Close The Association for the Study of African American Life History designated February as Black History Month in 1976, launching an opportunity for...

Author and educator Ilyasah Shabazz smiles as she gives the keynote address Monday, Feb. 27, in the Student Union’s ballroom to conclude Middle Tennessee State University’s 2023 Black History Month activities. (MTSU photo by James Cessna)

A guiding light: Ilyasah Shabazz appearance closes Black History Month on campus 

Stephanie Hall February 28, 2023

Photo by James Cessna, courtesy of MTSU Story by Baylah Close As Ilyasah Shabazz stepped onto the stage to speak as Middle Tennessee State University's Black History Month Keynote Speaker, the energy...

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Celebrating black filmmakers throughout history

Destiny Mizell | Lifestyles Editor February 24, 2023

Featured Graphic by Destiny Mizell Story by Larry Rincon From pioneering in the early 1900s with Oscar Micheaux to newer faces such as Jordan Peele,cinema has been impacted by numerous Black filmmakers. As...

Andrew Owusu, Ph.D., presents the award to Dr. Chandra Story. (MTSU Photo by Cat Curtis Murphy)

‘Steady as she blows’: Dr. Chandra R. Story receives John Pleas Faculty Award

Stephanie Hall February 21, 2023

MTSU Photo by Cat Curtis Murphy Story by Baylah Close Tonight faculty, staff and students gathered in the Ingram building to celebrate the achievement of Dr. Chandra R. Story. Story, the recipient...

Jae Smith and Jevious Mitchell posing at the
Black Elegance Gala 2023. (Photo by Kaleigh Young).

MTSU Black Elegance Gala: A night of celebration

Destiny Mizell | Lifestyles Editor February 18, 2023

Featured Photo by Kaleigh Young Story by Elise Sandlin Middle Tennessee State University welcomed students to celebrate Black History Month with food, music and dancing last night. The Black Elegance...

Models leaning back and posing. (Photo By Reggie Johnson)

Sixth Annual Fashion Show Color the Runway electrifies Black History Month

Stephanie Hall February 11, 2023

Featured Photo By Reggie Johnson Story by Reggie Johnson On Friday night, thousands of students and creatives came to see Color the Runways’ 6th annual fashion show.   This year’s theme...

Black History Month graphic by Destiny Mizell.

How Black History Month came to be

Destiny Mizell | Lifestyles Editor February 6, 2023

Featured Graphic by Destiny Mizell Story by Lillian Chapman For 47 years, February has been designated as Black History Month. In this month, African American accomplishments are celebrated along...

Mariah the Scientist takes MTSU by storm in SPARE concert

Mariah the Scientist takes MTSU by storm in SPARE concert

Destiny Mizell | Lifestyles Editor February 3, 2023

Story by Reggie Johnson Last night, Middle Tennessee State University Student Programming & Raider Entertainment and the Black History Month Committee at MTSU attracted over 900 students to the...

Dr. Jacqueline Walters Bridges Black History Month and Women's History Month

Dr. Jacqueline Walters Bridges Black History Month and Women’s History Month

Story and photos by Wendy Keough | Contributing Writer Dr. Jacqueline "Jackie" Walters discussed and related her experiences as a Black woman for this year's National Black History Month theme of...

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