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Waco NAACP celebrates 90 years of impact
1+ week, 1+ day ago (425+ words) By Savannah Ford | LTVN Social Media Editor The Waco chapter of the NAACP is celebrating 90 years of advocacy, marking nearly a century of civil rights work in the community while continuing to invest in the future generations through scholarships. Founded…...
‘Declassifying the Black Experience’ brings to light common struggles among students
3+ week, 1+ day ago (445+ words) By Zainab Richardson | Staff Writer The Baylor National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and Black Student Union joined together on Monday night for one purpose " to declassify the shared struggles of Black students at a predominantly white institution....
Baylor’s VirtuOSO group brings the gospel to quarterfinals victory
3+ week, 6+ day ago (760+ words) By Isabel Vorst | Intern A main focus of VirtuOSO's mission is its ability to tell a powerful story in a dynamic way. Their passion, creativity and Christ-centered message deeply resonated with their audience, reshaping how competitions might look in the…...
Black history honored with Black Student Union’s Legacy in Focus
1+ mon, 4+ hour ago (337+ words) By Zainab Richardson | Staff Writer Against the cloudy skies at Tidwell Bible Building, a group of students gathered on Tuesday evening to honor the legacy of Black students at Baylor as the Black Student Union hosted Legacy in Focus. The…...
‘Stay true to yourself’: Career success panel advises Black students
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (701+ words) By Giselle Lee | Staff Writer Social science shows that descriptive representation, where an individual is represented by someone with a similar race, gender or ethnicity, increases the likelihood of feeling acknowledged and valued in one's experiences. The Black Student Success…...
Black locals discuss Waco’s racist past, present - The Baylor Lariat
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (557+ words) On Monday almost 110 years since the lynching of Jesse Washington, Baylor University hosted an author talk and panel discussion about the stories and horrors, of Waco's racist past. This panel was hosted in lieu of the Baylor Press's recent publication,…...