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2Mar

By Daniel CocklinNo Comments

Culture, Feature

Breaking the Stigma of the Hijab

Muslim Students Share Their Experiences with the Hijab for National Hijab Day. Written By Daniel Cocklin Arts and Culture The Muslim Student Association (MSA) of Winthrop University hosted a National Hijab Day cultural event in Dina’s Place to raise awareness to why muslim women wear the hijab, to share their experiences as hijabi women, and to clear the harmful stereotypes of hijabi women. Event Coordinator of the MSA Sahar Alshaman said the event is meant to be an educational experience for students to learn about Muslim culture. “An event like this is really important because it educates people on the hijab, why people wear the hijab, and how Muslim women experience it, and it makes people knowledgeable and not ignorant about certain topics that could be sensitive t...

2Mar

By Dayshaun PoweNo Comments

Culture, Feature

My FavoriteMusical: In The Heights

Written By Dayshaun PoweArts & Culture Nearly seven years before Lin-Manuel Miranda dawned the stage as the rapping founding father Alexander Hamilton, he appeared on the same stage as someone a little less known: Washington Heights bodega owner, Usnavi de la Vega. In the Heights is a four-time Tony Award winning musical that had more than 1,000 performances on Broadway before ending its run at the Richard Rogers Theater. It was also the first official musical Miranda wrote. The show covers multiple residents of the New York neighborhood of Washington Heights during summertime. Throughout the summer, the residents have to deal with blackouts, gentrification, and even winning lottery tickets. The show tackles issues like staying true to yourself, taking pride in your culture, and so...

Celebrating Black Excellence in Winthrop Faculty

2Mar

By RMRNo Comments

Culture, Feature

Celebrating Black Excellence in Winthrop Faculty

February is Black History Month, but These Dedicated Individuals Shape Young Minds Year-Round. Special Report Written By Mia Molfetta staff writer, Daniel Cocklin staff writer, Leanna Sheffield staff writer Written By Mia Molfetta, staff writer Dr. O. Jennifer Dixon-McKnight is a well-known, loved Associate Professor within the community here at Winthrop. She has been here for about 8 years now, teaching History and African American Studies. Dr. Dixon-McKnight has published several works throughout the time she has been teaching at Winthrop. Her newest published piece is a book called “We Paved the Way,” where she discusses black women and the Charleston Hospital Workers Campaign from 1969. She also directed Project 2020: A Collab of Oral History, which explored ...

Title: Christmas Season Arrives at Rock Hill, Events & More

10Dec

By Meghan MiglorieNo Comments

Culture, Feature

Title: Christmas Season Arrives at Rock Hill, Events & More

Byline: Meghan Miglorie, Staff-Writer https://www.christmasvillerockhill.com/events https://www.visityorkcounty.com/events As Christmas Day inches closer, Rock Hill is ready to share holiday cheer for the community's family and friends! The 20th anniversary of ChristmasVille begins this year on Dec. fourth, and ends on Dec. seventh. The festival honors illustrative artist Vernon Grant, and highlights the life of the Rock Hill community. The events in the festival include; A Vernon Grant Art exhibit, Gingerbread House, Cardboard Ornaments, and Lego Displays, Street Entertainment, Santa’s Workshop, Grant the Gnome’s Grand Playland, a Historic Trolley Tour and Carriage Rides, Christmas Caroling, A Santa Storytelling, and Breakfast with Mr. and Mrs. Clause. ...

10Dec

By Emma AdkinsNo Comments

Culture, Feature

The Celebration of Kwanzaa

By Emma Adkins As the fall semester winds down, many Americans prepare to celebrate Kwanzaa, a cultural holiday that honors African traditions, community values, and Black heritage. Kwanzaa is observed annually from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, and it is marked by daily reflections, candle lighting, and community gatherings. Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, a professor of African studies, during a time of social unrest and rising calls for cultural affirmation within the African-American community. Karenga designed the holiday as a way to reconnect African-Americans with their ancestral roots and to promote unity and empowerment following the Watts uprising in Los Angeles. The celebration is built around the Nguzo Saba, or Seven Principles: unity, self-determinati...