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Celebrating Black History Month on the big screen

Director Spike Lee holds his Peabody Award at a 2011 luncheon at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel.
A look at the impact and legacy of African-American actors and directors.
Brendan Peters, Staff Writer February 12, 2023

Every February marks the recognition of Black History Month, a celebration of the contributions of African-American voices in every facet of American life. The arts are no exception, with Black voices having a massive impact throughout the history of art in America. Recently, society has begun to acknowledge...

Americans have become more divided amid the pandemic

Americans have become more divided amid the pandemic
The systematic division in the U.S. is costing lives during COVID-19.
Brianna Clark, Opinions Editor (Spring 2020) April 13, 2020

The United States is incredibly diverse. Its people come from a multitude of different backgrounds and lifestyles—which would be a beautiful reality if those differences did not separate us more than unify us. During a global pandemic, Americans need to address the system that is dividing us more than...

Exercising influence without authority

Photo by Thecla Li / THE CHIMES
Karen Ellis shares the story of a prodigy poetess who both won her emancipation and found her faith.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 10, 2018

Phillis Wheatley was seven years old when she was forced onto the Middle Passage, a slave trade route that would eventually deliver her to the American colonies. Misery and disease were commonplace on the slave ship, as captives were squeezed into tight quarters for months. Africans had not always...

Fusion connects diverse students

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Newest affinity group, Fusion, brings multi-ethnic students together.
Alison Hartzler, Writer November 1, 2017
Newest affinity group, Fusion, brings multi-ethnic students together.

“Moonlight” transcends all cultures

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One does not have to relate to homosexuallity or African-American culture to ache alongside this film.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager October 25, 2016
One does not have to relate to homosexuallity or African-American culture to ache alongside this film.

Film department wrestles with diversity

Photo courtesy of Jenny Oetzell
The lack of racial integration at the Oscars raises questions in Biola’s film department.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager March 2, 2016
The lack of racial integration at the Oscars raises questions in Biola’s film department.

Is it entirely the Academy’s fault?

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For the second year in a row the four main acting categories failed to include an African American.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager February 23, 2016
For the second year in a row the four main acting categories failed to include an African American.

Biola needs more conversation about discrimination

Benita Fatusin discusses racial discrimination and considers the importance of seeing someone as more than their ethnic group. | Photo courtesy of Benita Faustin
Benita Fatusin discusses racial discrimination and considers the importance of seeing someone as more than their ethnic group.
Benita Fatusin, Writer October 22, 2014
Benita Fatusin discusses racial discrimination and considers the importance of seeing someone as more than their ethnic group.