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How Black newspapers and magazines inspired social justice movements

Jeffrey Kelly | @jeffkellyjr and Maria Grenyo February 10, 2021
Black-owned magazines and newspapers have been at the forefront of many movements for justice. From campaigning for abolition to supporting Black Lives Matter, these publications have made their marks advocating on behalf of their readership.
Culture Picks | For the ones we love and the ones we’d love to forget 

Culture Picks | For the ones we love and the ones we’d love to forget 

Culture Desk February 8, 2021
Here's a playlist curated by The Crimson White's culture desk to help you get through the butterflies after that first FaceTime date. And on side B, find some songs to ugly cry to when it all comes crashing down.
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Can ‘Harry Potter’ live new lives with J.K. Rowling looming large?

Joshua LeBerte, Contributing Writer February 8, 2021
After The Hollywood Reporter reported a possible "Harry Potter" show in the works at HBO Max, Twitter came to life. While the popular series of movies and books has a thriving fanbase, some of those fans are not eager for more wizarding content. At least not as long as J.K. Rowling is at the helm.
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Might as well dance: UADM goes virtual in annual BAMAthon

Claire Yates, Contributing Writer February 7, 2021
After ten years of on-campus fun and fundraising, The University of Alabama Dance Marathon (UADM) will be having their first virtual dance marathon on Feb. 27.
Valentine's Day is coming up. These local businesses will make your gift extra sweet

Valentine’s Day is coming up. These local businesses will make your gift extra sweet

Tara Davenport | @tara_davenport, Staff Reporter February 7, 2021
Valentine's Day approaches. Whether you want to give a bouquet, a handcrafted sweet treat or a hand-poured candle to your loved one, there's a local business at the ready.
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Cultured | Jeffrey & Leah bully reality show contestants

Jeffrey & Leah talk about Tiffany Pollard's antics, Golden Globes nominations and The Weeknd's new greatest hits album.
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Culture Pick | Tyra Banks both made and ruined ‘America’s Next Top Model’

Heather Gann, Contributing Writer February 4, 2021
Tyra Banks is a big deal. And "America's Next Top Model" seemed poised to make the careers of a new generation of A-listers. But the show didn't skyrocket anyone to stardom—and looking back, it may have actually ruined some lives.
Born This Way: How stars and media have embraced newly-out Jojo Siwa

Born This Way: How stars and media have embraced newly-out Jojo Siwa

Joshua LeBerte, Contributing Writer February 4, 2021
Jojo Siwa, "Dance Moms" star turned hair bow influencer, came out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community in January. One culture writer captured the internet's reaction.
‘Then COVID hit’: How UA galleries have managed a return to near-normalcy

‘Then COVID hit’: How UA galleries have managed a return to near-normalcy

Leah Goggins | @leahisonline, Managing Editor February 4, 2021
The UA Gallery was hosting one of its largest-ever exhibitions last March. Then everyone went home. It's been a rocky road to get back to hosting guests in the University's galleries.
'Cooped up too long': Many concertgoers go maskless at Frank Foster gig

‘Cooped up too long’: Many concertgoers go maskless at Frank Foster gig

Libby Foster | @libithafoster, Contributing Writer February 4, 2021
The Strip's Druid City Music Hall opened its doors for the first time in months on Friday. The rowdy crowd, eager to hear the country rock tunes of Frank Foster, was capped at 400 people, but masks were loosely enforced.
Your favorite fingers are back. Raising Cane’s to reopen February 2

Your favorite fingers are back. Raising Cane’s to reopen February 2

Autumn Taylor, Contributing Writer February 1, 2021
The pandemic has forced many restaurants to shutter—including one that threw students for a loop. After closing its doors in March 2020, the campus location of Raising Cane's will reopen Tuesday. Bama Dining officials say they had no idea how much students would miss the chicken spot.
Review | ‘Bridgerton’ is the stuff of our empire-waisted dreams

Review | ‘Bridgerton’ is the stuff of our empire-waisted dreams

Tara Davenport | @tara_davenport, Staff Reporter February 1, 2021
Bridgerton, an adaptation of Julia Quinn’s historical romance novels, is the first television series to arrive on Netflix as part of the platform’s new deal with Shondaland, and boy, does it deliver.