Black Explosion Reporter Ashley Ankapong does a business profile on a Black student owned crochet business.
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Students in the Psychology of Women course at the University of Maryland hosted a conversation regarding colorism in the makeup industry this past Friday where students had to do a gender empowerment project according to Kimi Hsiao, a junior psychology major. The event was co-sponsored by Body+, a student-run organization that promotes discussions about body positivity.
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The impression of the Black barbershop that is sought as a safe space for Black people can be a stressful reality for Black-queer people just looking for a haircut.
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As Black History Month comes to a close, it is important to continue appreciating what makes the Black experience what it is. Combs, broken brushes, durags and edge control are all words that the Black community associates with our hair. Because we live in a predominately white world, our hair gets policed and criticized as “unprofessional.” Noticing this, a student took it upon herself to show how diverse and amazing Black hair really is.
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The film follows the life of Fred Hampton (played by Kaluuya), the chairman of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party, and William O’Neal (played by co-star LaKeith Stanfield), the undercover FBI informant in the late 1960s. Although it’s centered around the inner workings of O’Neal’s betrayal, it also gives insight into what Hampton’s personal life was like as well as the work the Black Panther party did.
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The coronavirus is affecting the lives of millions across the world, and celebrities, like Chrystee Pharris, are not immune to the damages it’s causing.
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As the new year approaches, it can be tempting to write off New Year’s resolutions as a cliche that only leads to unused gym memberships and fridges full of spoiled mixed vegetables. If you think like this, you are not entirely wrong.
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This gift guide is designed for the professional procrastinators and budget conscious college students who want to show the people in their lives they care, but don’t want to go into (or further) their debt in doing so.
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Students and faculty enjoyed food and entertainment as they celebrated Kwanzaa early at Nyumburu Cultural Center December 4.
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Student business owners Omoniola Oladimeji, Marissa Nicole, and Christianna Owunna are making University of Maryland women feel beautiful one client at a time by providing highly demanded services on campus.
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The Community Health Awareness, Messages and Prevention (CHAMP) center under the University of Maryland School of Public Health is advancing their research with a recent donation from the Living in Pink Foundation.
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Black-owned and operated, Sensational Beauty Center in Laurel, Maryland provides a variety of different products.
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For the four worker-owners of cooperatively-owned thrift store Alternative Exchange, a democratic business structure pushes their ideals beyond profit.
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UMD alumna, Regina Holbert, opened a new beauty bar in late October dedicated to servicing all women of all different hair types.
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The University of Maryland Student Government Association partnered with numerous organizations to hold Reclaim the Red: Moving Forward on Thursday evening, an event geared towards finding ways to prevent sexual misconduct on campus.
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Pearl Cleage’s “Flyin’ West” opened Nov. 1 at the University of Maryland’s Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.
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Peter found out about the organization in 2018 during UMD’s “First Look Fair.” With an interest in the environment, she knew she wanted to help their mission to combat poverty in Africa through sustainable agriculture. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Remsburg)
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