17 April 2012
During Mizzou's Pride Month, columnist Jeff Perkins recognizes the importance of black homosexuality and homophobia in the community. He proclaims 'I am black.I am a man. I am gay' while raising awareness of how sexuality DOES NOT make one an invisible or trivial perception of society...
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12 April 2012
We've searched the world wide web and found trendsetters who get it right every time. Read on to see why you should know them...
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11 April 2012
Last month, almost immediately after the Chicago Bears traded their 2012 and 2013 third-round draft picks to the Miami Dolphins for Pro Bowl WR Brandon Marshall, Marshall found himself in a bit of off-the-field trouble. TBO reflects on other athletes who have met similar fates.
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25 March 2012
MU's 2nd Annual Natural Hair Summit educates and engages audience members with a host of special guests, as committee members seek to establish the event as a Mizzou institution.
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23 March 2012
The 8th annual MU NAACP Image Awards honored students and staff who have made strides for the advancement of the African-American community. The ceremony was held March 18 in Stotler Lounge. | Photo courtesy of Lowell Thomas
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22 March 2012
'Show me the money', that is what the top flight NFL free-agents are saying. But, what is more important to the African-American athletes, money or winning...
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21 March 2012
Trayvon Martin was pursued and shot while walking home from the local 7-Eleven. What was said to be self-defense by the shooter, some critics say a new 911 tape suggests the shooting was not...
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21 March 2012
On Wednesday of Africa Week, ASA invited choreographers to teach students African dance, which proved to be a challenging, yet rewarding experience.
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12 March 2012
Symonne Sparks fought a good fight, and sang her way from Wildcard Contestant to 2012's Mizzou Idol.
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12 March 2012
Dreana Johnson's 'Black Women Rock!' event continues to recognize influential African-American women in the Columbia community for a second year, and motivates others to continue the movement.
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Tyler Perry: Was Spike Lee Right?
Good Hair Ain’t So Good After All
Is It Better to be Mixed Race?
The Bedlam of Black Homecoming: Two Seniors Reminisce on Three Years of Homecoming Horror Stories
Black and Gay Equals more than Trivial Members of Society
Black Socialites Who are Making their Mark on the Fashion Scene
Slideshow: Athletes as Troublemakers
MU’s 2nd Annual Natural Hair Summit Proves Successful
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