I think one of the biggest misunderstandings about race and how it operates in America is that American society and culture aren’t merely racist, but white supremacist. Public integration is great...

I watched the events unfold Wednesday with the same feelings I felt when Kony 2012 happened: an appreciation of good intents and hearts, coupled with a nagging feeling of misdirection. My principle when...

The segregation of the predominantly white sororities and fraternities on The University of Alabama’s campus is nothing new to students. Every year, there’s a courageous black girl or two who attempts...

  I love The University of Alabama. I really do. But when I turned on CNN last week to see a news broadcast of alleged racism and segregation at the University, needless to say, I was upset. The University...

Wednesday morning, almost at sunrise, several hundred students got out of bed and made their way to the front steps of Gorgas Library. After a week of planning, kept secret until Tuesday night, the organizers...

This isn’t a letter, it’s a movement. Her eyes remained fixed on me, speaking volumes. Coals of passion burned in each iris. She sat there, perched on the end of my bed, and rambled. She rambled...

Perhaps one of the most courageous men in the history of this university is John L. Blackburn, the former dean of students for whom The University of Alabama’s Blackburn Institute is named. Firmly believing...

“Segregation today, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever!” Fifty years ago, before the shooting and death of Medgar Evers outside of his home in front of his family, months before Dr. King would...

By Victor Cuicahua | Guest Columnist Meeting someone in a different part of the country, whether it is as international as New York City or as small as Dodge City, Kansas, there is one question I dread...

I love The University of Alabama. Our success on the football field is how many people know us, but we all know there is much more to this special place. Our campus is one where anyone can learn and grow...