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Lil Yachty gets on stage to perform during Blackfest.

Blackfest brings students together

May 13, 2019

To be immersed in a new culture under the warm sun while enjoying live performances usually does not come without a cost in the Bay Area. However, it happened last Saturday, May ...

'Black Panther' breaks the traditional roles of modern society whilst also giving out a strong and entertaining movie.

‘Black Panther’ breaks barriers and sets records

March 18, 2018

'Black Panther' brought, for the first time, a strong black superhero to the spotlight, and did so in a record-breaking fashion. So far, 'Black Panther' has already pulled in...

‘Black Panther: The Album’ reigns independent from the film

March 2, 2018

Marvel’s movie “Black Panther” continues to dominate the box office, taking in another $108 million in its second weekend of release. Kendrick Lamar’s latest companion album, “Black Panther: The Album” s...

New ‘Black Mirror’ season continues its odd yet intriguing theme

February 2, 2018

The end of the world. A completely immersive dating machine. Overprotective parents. All this and more is brought out in season four of 'Black Mirror.' On Dec. 29, 2017,...

Sophomore Kylie McPherson looks at the flyer for the Black History Month Essay Contest.

Belmont celebrates Black History Month with an essay contest

February 20, 2017

February each year, America celebrates Black History Month. This year the City of Belmont and the Belmont Library are partnering to host an essay contest about the importance...

Students share their thoughts on Black Friday

December 8, 2016

Adriana Ramirez reports on Black Friday and students' reactions and opinions about it.

Chicago Police Department's Labor Day weekend was far from relaxing following 65 shootings, 13 of them fatal.

Chicago reaches 500th homicide of 2016

September 9, 2016

5oo homicides. 9 months. In a midwestern city widely known for its cold winters, murder and death have become so common that the Sun Times has created a Homicide Watch Chicago tab on their website. ...

At the club meeting, a speaker comes to present to BSU.

The Black Student Union plays an important role

April 14, 2015

The Black Student Union, otherwise known as the BSU, is a club that embraces African American culture and history, and discusses relevant news that affects people of all races. “For...

Justice for Trayvon Martin protest LA city hall, March 2012

Justice is not so black and white

March 4, 2015

The United States of America has a bloody history of racial prejudice and abuse. In the past 50 years since the Civil Rights Act was signed into law, great progress has been...

Forever 21, one of many stores offered deals for Black Friday.

Black Friday shoppers should beware of “deals”

December 1, 2014

Walking through the doors of the mall, on the busiest shopping day of the year, excitement and stress kick in. There are many deals every direction you turn. It's early, but you...

Emcee George Metroupolis shares his story of how performing arts affected his life.

Audience crowds the auditorium for the Black & White Gala

October 13, 2014

After a three year absence, the Carlmont Arts Council welcomed the return of the Black & White Gala last weekend. On Saturday, the Carlmont Performing Arts Center presented...

The Black and White Gala features all four Carlmont performing arts programs.

Performing arts programs come together for Black and White Gala

October 1, 2014

Get out your tuxedos and high heels. Carlmont's upcoming Black and White Gala, hosted by Carlmont's Art Council, is set for Oct. 11, 2014. "[The Gala] is a fundraiser put...