BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPECIAL ISSUE 2024
Welcome to the News’ special issue commemorating Black History Month!

When I took on the role of leading the spissue, I knew I did not want to have a theme. We too often find ourselves […]

NDUBISI & WARD: Black Yale in Focus

As part of this year’s Black History Month special issue, the News is working to highlight Black voices across our campus community. We spoke with five Black Yale students, who hail from various areas across the United States, about their experiences navigating Yale as Black students and maintaining their sense of authenticity.

IN PHOTOS: “Professional”

For this project, I wanted to examine our ideas of professionalism and their origins in anti-Blackness.

REFUGE: Bearing witness: the harrowing reality of Black maternal healthcare

In 2002, my mom sat in a hospital bed in excruciating pain while giving birth to me. After receiving an epidural, she still felt everything. […]

Video Series for Black History Month promotes representation, education

The Afro-American Cultural Center released a series of videos in which Yale students read children’s books that prominently feature Black characters, culture and historical figures for families and educators across the country.

Huck Farvard and Yuck Fale

I still recall the exact outfit I was wearing on Nov. 16, 2023: University Blue Jordan 4s, khaki cargo pants, an Atlanta Braves graphic tee […]

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I.N.W. (It’s No Wonder)

I come from a long lineage of displaced people, So, it’s no wonder I feel lost. It’s no wonder that I have found joy in […]

PROFILE: Byron Brooks starts as Assistant Director of the House

The Afro-American Cultural Center at Yale officially welcomed new Assistant Director Byron Brooks on Monday, Feb. 5 — just in time for the Af-Am House’s […]

Alternate Universe keeps comic books super in New Haven

The store, which has two locations in Connecticut, is supported by a loyal customer base.

‘Shining Light on Truth’ exhibition opens

The New Haven Museum premieres its newest exhibition featuring the essential history of enslaved and free Black people in New Haven and at Yale.