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MSU Black Book Initiative promotes Black belonging, community resources on campus
The Black student experience at MSU is an experience that does not get highlighted enough. This is a goal The Black Book Initiative wants to express and bring to the stage, signaling that the experience is valid and deserves to be heard equally. The book serves as a step towards promoting Black involvement on campus and Black belonging on campus, a feeling that most Black students at MSU will say they did not feel entering the university. Highlighting Greek life, faith, professional development, Black-owned businesses and many more, The Black Book is an item to signify safe spaces for Black students and students of color on and off campus.
From East Lansing to Birmingham, Alabama: NABJ gears up for the 2023 National Black Journalism convention
“NABJ isn’t just another RSO on campus, it's a family," NABJ President Lily Cross said. "We like to call each other 'NABJ Fam' and at the end of the day it's NABJ Fam all the way until August and past August and after you cross the stage at the Breslin. We welcome one and all.”
The art of code-switching: How Black students adapt to predominantly white spaces
Code-switching presents itself in numerous ways, not just in verbal communication. Code-switching requires extra effort — making the internal decisions to know your surroundings and to be aware of what you're saying, how you're saying it and how you present it.
'We’re trying to bring the Black excellence together': Students discuss Black love in media, on campus
February is a time for love. Following the Feb. 13 mass shooting, February has become a time to show how much Spartans mean to each other and themselves. This includes Black love — Allen wants to see media that exhibits Black love as strong, healthy and beautiful to help paint the correct picture.
The Black Poet Society helps students at MSU embrace their creative side
“Come and see what we’re about,” Advertising management junior Kaj McFarland said in an email. "You don’t have to be an amazing writer or poet. Everyone is welcome to join and share anything.”
