The State of Black Affairs

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It’s no secret: racial tension exists at Ohio University. The racial divide within the Athens community has resulted in several discriminatory acts, especially toward black students.

In the past, students have witnessed countless discriminatory acts, with Athens residents even painting hateful messages on the Richland Graffiti Wall. What is more telling, however, is the absence of administrators and organizations that aid black students and the issues they face in the aftermath of these incidents.

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The Telling of America – An in-depth interview with journalist Wesley Lowery

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Wes Lowery is an emerging professional in the world of journalism, and one that’s accolades exceed many his age (26). Upon graduating from Ohio University in 2012, Lowery has worked for renowned publications like the Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, and The Washington Post where he’s covered stories centered on social justice issues in the U.S. He’s gained national recognition for his reports on the police shootings in Ferguson, Missouri, and Baltimore, Maryland.

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Op-Ed: Columbus, a city in protest

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In the wake of the killings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, the nation has finally reached its breaking point. In the last four-to-five years, young black men from Trayvon Martin, Mike Brown, and Eric Garner have lost their lives by the hands of the police.

Individuals who are considered our protectors and guardians of the unjust, yet, it seems they’re predicated on ending the lives of black males. This past weekend was another example of the discriminatory verdicts that lead to the killing of innocent. The entire country has ravished in uproar to address this racial divide, including the city of Columbus, OH.

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Violence consumes recent summers in Columbus

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The summers in Columbus are times of exploration, unity and enjoyment.

However, this unification also breeds opportunities for divide. This division has proven to be a direct product of the violence that commonly occurs at these events. This violence has simply gotten out of hand. The number of those wounded/killed is a staggering one, and despite what the city has done to prevent the number of incidents, the brutality continues to persist.

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The Richland Wall: Students prompt locals to vote for democratic candidate Sarah Grace

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In anticipation of the election on November 8, Ohio University (OU) students wrote on the Richland Wall, encouraging students to vote for aspiring representative of Ohio’s 94th House District, Democratic candidate Sarah Grace in this year’s electoral race.

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The Richland Wall: A restored sense of positivity

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In the aftermath of the racially-charged vandalism that covered the surface of Ohio University’s (OU) Richland Wall, the community has since taken steps to prevent these acts in the future.

However, the organization that created the original mural are still inflamed from the hate-filled defacement that sent a polarizing wave through the Athens community.

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