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Victoria Monet won Best New Artist, Best R&B Album and Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical at the 2024 Grammys on Feb. 4, 2024.

A moment in the spotlight: Black women who are making waves in the music industry

Nineteen Fifty-Six Staff February 28, 2024

Black women have seen an uptick in the recognition of the contributions they have made to music.   The recent Grammy wins for singer-songwriter Victoria Monét are monumental in an industry that has...

Alabama volleyball coach Rashinda Reed in a huddle with her players before a game.

Rashinda Reed blazes a trail for the future of Alabama volleyball

Kendal Wright and Courtney Larrimore February 28, 2024

Rashinda Reed, head coach of the Crimson Tide volleyball team, made history as The University of Alabama’s first Black head coach after the resignation of Lindsey Devine in December of 2021.  “It...

New Avanti Orientation leaders pose for a group photo.

Black students are the welcoming faces of UA

Brandon Smith, Race and Identity Reporter February 28, 2024

The Avanti orientation team is the University’s premier group of students that welcomes incoming students to campus. They are some of the first faces that students and their parents see when they attend...

How the Republican debate highlighted a politically divided campus

How the Republican debate highlighted a politically divided campus

Kay Maxwell, Race and Identity Reporter and Assistant Writing Editor, Nineteen Fifty-Six February 28, 2024

On Dec. 6, 2023, the Republican presidential primary debate was held at the Moody Music Building, making some students question if the platforming of polarizing individuals and organizations is painting...

The Intercultural Diversity Center on the second floor of the Student Center.

Lawmakers push to cut DEI initiatives across Alabama

Makayla Maxwell and Emma Brandenburg February 28, 2024

Alabama is one of 20 states considering restrictions on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in this year’s spring legislative sessions.  Republican-led legislatures around the country are...

Frederick Fitch, the owner of Bama Flava, standing by his food truck.

Bama Flava: Bringing Southern cooking to campus

Jeffrey Kelly, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Chairperson February 28, 2024

Along the side of Oliver-Barnard Hall, the bright red Bama Flava food truck’s engine sputtered as Frederick Fitch, its owner, parked the vehicle and stepped down onto the dewy concrete, ready to start...

LGBTQ+ youth of color caught in a web of bans and restrictions

LGBTQ+ youth of color caught in a web of bans and restrictions

Angelina Bearden, Contributing Writer, Nineteen Fifty-Six February 28, 2024

2023 saw an unprecedented spike in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation across the nation, with at least 510 bills introduced at the state level. At the same time, there have been attempts to ban critical race theory,...

Significant monuments and moments: Looking at civil rights locations throughout Tuscaloosa

Significant monuments and moments: Looking at civil rights locations throughout Tuscaloosa

CW Photo Desk February 28, 2024

Foster Auditorium: Now the home of Alabama volleyball and women’s basketball, Foster Auditorium became a National Historic Landmark in April 2005 as it was where then- Alabama Gov. George Wallace...

Opinion | The Capstone should be a home to everyone

Opinion | The Capstone should be a home to everyone

Angel Scales, Contributing Columnist February 28, 2024

The University of Alabama has nearly 40,000 students enrolled, setting a new record in fall 2023. Of those students, about 23.3% are from ethnic and racial minority groups. The University’s website...

Opinion | Color blindness impedes progress

Opinion | Color blindness impedes progress

Nnenna Nwannunu, Contributing Writer, Nineteen Fifty-Six February 28, 2024

“I don’t see color” is a statement supposed to serve as some sort of credibility for those denying discrimination accusations, but it’s really the 21st century’s favorite cop-out. Having to acknowledge...

Alabama guard Loyal McQueen (#0) dribbles the ball against South Florida on Nov. 16, 2023, at Coleman Coliseum.

From discrimination to empowerment: Black female athletes and hair standards

Abby McCreary and Ta’Kyla Bates February 28, 2024

With her long-awaited return to the Olympic stage, Gabby Douglas, the three-time Olympic gold medalist, will look to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Douglas received the all-around gold and the team...

Path Forward: DEI Plans impact campus community

Path Forward: DEI Plans impact campus community

Rachel Seale and Jeffrey Kelly February 28, 2024

In 2019, G. Christine Taylor, vice president and associate provost of diversity, equity and inclusion, along with a committee of faculty, staff and students, released a set of recommendations in the Path...