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(02/21/25 10:04pm)
On February 18, American University’s Spirit and Traditions Board alongside the Student Union Board hosted a conversation with actor, writer, producer and musician Daveed Diggs, moderated by Professor Omékongo Dibinga. Many of us were introduced to Diggs through the 2016 hit musical “Hamilton.” Since then, he has produced music and performed with his experimental hip-hop group clipping, co-created the series Blindspotting, voiced characters in various projects including Central Park, Trolls and The Little Mermaid, written television commercials and more. In addition, he has used his platform and creative projects to address social issues such as racism, police brutality and gentrification.
(02/13/25 9:00pm)
The Super Bowl 59 Halftime show should be considered the final nail in the coffin of the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef. However, that was only one layer of the halftime show. Lamar’s performance reflected a larger commentary on the current state of Black America’s social consciousness, giving the audience an “All American” performance that outlines current Black social unrest. As the Black community’s proclaimed “savior”, there’s a lack of weight or applicability in his performance—it’s beautifully surface-level.
(12/10/24 10:19pm)
American University Professor Natalie Hopkinson just helped open the nation’s first go-go music museum in Southeast.
(12/01/24 9:34pm)
At American University's School of International Service, an innovative course is reimagining how students and communities learn together. The undergraduate course, titled SISU-349 Power, Justice, and Global Health: Migration in the 21st Century is led by Dr. Maria De Jesus, recipient of the Innovative Teaching Award. The graduate version of the course, also taught by Dr. De Jesus is entitled SIS-635 Migration, Equity, and Health. As she puts it, “both courses embrace community-based learning and participatory research methodologies to create meaningful connections between university students and migrant youth.”
(11/05/24 1:00pm)
At Former President Donald Trump’s six hour NYC rally in late October, conservative media personality Tucker Carlson described vice president Kamala Harris as a “Samoan Malaysian low IQ former California prosecutor.” David Rem, a childhood friend of the former president, clutched a crucifix and told the crowd Harris is the “antichrist.”
(11/01/24 2:34pm)
On Oct. 24, American University welcomed Billboard chart topping rapper Flo Milli to perform at Bender Arena for an AU-exclusive concert.
(10/26/24 4:00am)
Students and community members gathered in the Kay Spiritual Life Center on Thursday, September 25, 2024, to celebrate the life of Marcellus “Khaliifah” Williams, who was executed on September 24, the day prior, by the state of Missouri after spending 24 years on death row.
(10/13/24 6:25pm)
The Sept. 24, 2024 execution of 55-year-old Marcellus Williams in Bonne Terre, Mo. is undeniable proof that the United States empire is not interested in carrying out justice–but is instead dedicated to upholding the legacy of centuries of violence and murder against Black people in America.
(04/10/24 8:36pm)
The new policy comes in response to a number of student-led protests regarding the conflict in Gaza. The policy was announced in an email where President Sylvia Burwell also openly condemned Anti-Semitism. Members of the American University Students for Justice in Palestine – or AU SJP – felt the email came in direct opposition to their efforts.
(04/04/24 5:06pm)
The Blackprint was honored to hear Donna Brazile speak in a moderated conversation with SOC Professor Jane Hall, hosted by the Kennedy Political Union. In 2000, Brazile was the campaign manager for Al Gore, making history as the first Black woman to lead a presidential campaign. She served as the Democratic National Convention chair from 2011 to 2017. Brazile has been a contributor to ABC, CNN, C-SPAN and FOX News throughout her career. She now teaches Women and Gender Studies at Georgetown University.
(03/18/24 6:37pm)
The 16th President of American University will be former James Madison University (JMU) President Jonathan Alger, the Board of Trustees announced in an email to students March 18.
(03/08/24 1:00pm)
American University’s Feb. 4 basketball game against the Bucknell Bisons was the University’s tip-off to Black History Month. Called “Love, Basketball, and African Culture,” this was the first of three games within the next week to be labeled as “Black History Month Celebration Games.”
(03/07/24 8:06pm)
As an African-Caribbean whose father loves playing music in the house, Bob Marley and his music hold a special place in my heart. In honor of Black History Month, American University’s Caribbean Circle, an on-campus organization dedicated to providing space, promoting community, and embracing students of Caribbean heritage, sponsored an outing to see the movie Bob Marley: One Love. I was delighted to be a part of this experience. Even though I have a few thoughts and critiques of the movie, I want to hold space for discussion about Rastafari culture and Bob Marley’s political impact.
(02/27/24 3:54am)
Remember when Issa Rae said she was betting on everybody Black at the 2020 Emmys? Well, the 2023 Golden Globes paid that call off. This year, Black women finally got their roses from the film industry. Representation for Black women has been a battle, and it is refreshing for everyone to finally see Black women being celebrated, awarded, and given their dues. As one of the most overlooked demographics in the United States, it is important to recognize the accomplishments of Black women and empower them to continue their journey. Only a handful of Black women have received a Golden Globe for their theatrical performances. The most notable are Angela Bassett, Whoopi Goldberg, Octavia Spencer, and Lupita Nyong’o. Popular actress from the hit drama The Bear, commonly referred to on social media as “The People’s Princess,” Ayo Edebiri has made a giant splash in pop culture. In honor of her win, let’s walk down memory lane and revisit some of her recent work.
(02/15/24 10:49pm)
Within the hip-hop and rap genres, the amount of attention and fame received from fans toward male and female artists is disproportionate. Could this be the result of a double standard in the industry?To start off this discussion of double standards/misogyny in Hip-Hop/ Rap, let’s start with the rise of the female rapper, Sexxy Red. Many of her performances in places such as high schools, colleges, venues, etc. have been receiving negative backlash revolving around her lyrics being inappropriate (Trent Fitzgerald, 2023) when male rappers do similar performances with an equal amount of profanity but receive little to no backlash. In an NME article, female rapper Megan the Stallion proclaims that there is a “crazy double standard” (Tom Skinner 2022) when people criticize how female and male artists perform live; “A boy could start rapping about popping pills and enjoying four women at one time, and nobody would have a problem with that,” (Skinner). In the same article, Megan explains how “rap being a male-dominated ecosystem” plays a part in the turnout and double standard.
(11/29/23 8:42pm)
Famous professional athletes Josh Norman and Oguchi Onyewu were taking free kicks on the quad Friday, Sept. 29.
(10/28/23 11:54pm)
The Blackprint was invited to attend the premiere of Amazon Prime’s The Burial, hosted by The National HBCU Pre-Law Summit happening at the University of D.C. This organization was designed to target and engage with students who are interested in pursuing a law degree who attend HBCUs. At this summit, films showcasing the impact of Black lawyers are shown and then discussed, meant to empower the new generation of law students entering the field. This event wanted to show the hard and brilliant work that Black lawyers are expected to do at every point in their career, which is why William Gary is an excellent example for someone who has worked hard to be better for his community and someone who has helped others take back what is theirs.
(10/26/23 7:08pm)
Thrifting has quickly grown to be one of Gen Z’s favorite pastimes, but how did this decades old practice suddenly become so popular?
(10/26/23 7:04pm)
With the recent passing of the National Basketball Association’s Media Day, the offseason has ended and the NBA season has begun.
(10/26/23 6:55pm)
The American University Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) honored superbowl winning quarterback Doug Williams at their annual Icons of DC Event.
