Just days after rapstress Megan Thee Stallion earned Grammy awards for Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance, and Best New Artist, over 50 attendees logged into Zoom to talk about the effects of bringing Hip-Hop culture and music into the classroom. Part of the School of Multimedia and Communication Studies’ Critical Conversation series, “If You… Read More Hip-Hop Panel brings culture into the classroom
MARCH 15 – Florida Atlantic University’s very own Konbit Kreyol (KK) hosted a painting event in Palmetto Palm Room. Entitled Paint Night, the purpose was to give FAU students a well needed break to combat the stress inflicted on them by the pandemic, whilst also making sure to stay within the university’s COVID guidelines. Research… Read More Konbit Kreyol Hosts Paint Night
For years, it has been a staple in conscious circles to greet or express ethnic solidarity with members of the Black community with the titles “king” or “queen.” While the sentiment behind these titles of uplift is well-intentioned, I posit that monarchy need not validate the humanity of Black people. The origin of this practice… Read More Monarchy Does Not Have to Validate Our Humanity
As a young, tender-headed child, Emmanuelle Eugene despised being placed in the shower or hoisted over a sink to have her hair washed by her mother. Now 21-years-old and in her last semester of the Neuroscience and Behavior program at FAU, she treats the time dedicated to maintaining her curls, affectionately named ‘wash day,’ as… Read More The Rose Report: Inside Wash Day
Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, charged with killing George Floyd will soon go on trial this month. Charged with second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter, Chauvin is being held on $1.25 million bail. The 44-year-old knelt on Floyd’s neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds as Floyd, handcuffed and stomach-down on the ground,… Read More Derek Chauvin’s Murder Trial to start in March
Students who were expecting to leave FAU without an in-person commencement will now be able to attend one of two ceremonies at the end of the semester. President John Kelly wrote in an email to students on Tuesday that “as the public health situation related to the coronavirus eases locally, and following guidance from the… Read More FAU Resumes In-Person Graduation
Click to read what FAU students have to say about this possible change. … Read More Biden Revives Plan to Put Harriet Tubman on Bill
As The Paradigm Press celebrates our 1-year chartering anniversary we would like to highlight our amazing team of writers, photographers, and editors! In just one year, our exceptional staff has accomplished so much and done so while cultivating content that is both relevant and necessary to black students and the overall black community. We thank… Read More The People Behind the Press: Meet Our Staff!
Today marks our one year anniversary. Click to read about all we have accomplished in the past 12 months. … Read More One Year of The Paradigm Press
As we continue to honor the contributions the Black community has made throughout U.S. history, we cannot discredit some of the most revolutionary inventions made by black inventors over the course of American history. Black inventors are responsible for some of the world’s greatest technological and social advancements today. However, many Black inventors were discredited… Read More Do You Know Your History? Black Inventors We Forgot About
