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The Reality of Deportation
Amani Bayo
The Reality of Deportation
Amani Bayo
Amani Bayo
“Sign O’ the Times”: Prince’s Most Crucial Album, In Retrospect
Anna Pichler
“Sign O’ the Times”: Prince’s Most Crucial Album, In Retrospect
Anna Pichler
Anna Pichler
New Faces, New Paths: How the Department of African American and African Studies is Changing
Kyrie Thomas
New Faces, New Paths: How the Department of African American and African Studies is Changing
Kyrie Thomas
Kyrie Thomas
Students for Justice in Palestine and the momentum of a movement through organizing
Xiyonne McCullough
Students for Justice in Palestine and the momentum of a movement through organizing
Xiyonne McCullough
Xiyonne McCullough
Beyond the Hashtag: The Real Lives of Philly Muslims
Fatima Barro
Beyond the Hashtag: The Real Lives of Philly Muslims
Fatima Barro
Fatima Barro
Hand-in-hand: Jason Rawls and Hip-Hop
Kyrie Thomas
Hand-in-hand: Jason Rawls and Hip-Hop
Kyrie Thomas
Kyrie Thomas
Precipitation and Stormwater
Jane Asante-Tutu
Precipitation and Stormwater
Jane Asante-Tutu
Jane Asante-Tutu
“Hood Feminism”: What it means to be an intersectional feminist
Rylee Cole
“Hood Feminism”: What it means to be an intersectional feminist
Rylee Cole
Rylee Cole
Black leaders in the School of Communication: How did they get here?
Amani Bayo
Black leaders in the School of Communication: How did they get here?
Amani Bayo
Amani Bayo
Black Voices of Ohio State 2023
BXB Editor-in-Chief
Black Voices of Ohio State 2023
BXB Editor-in-Chief
BXB Editor-in-Chief
OPINION—ISSA RAE’s Show ‘Insecure’ Celebrates the Uniqueness of Black Femininity
Elizabeth A. Carroll
OPINION—ISSA RAE’s Show ‘Insecure’ Celebrates the Uniqueness of Black Femininity
Elizabeth A. Carroll
Elizabeth A. Carroll
Diversifying Medical Training: A Step In The Right Direction
Amani Bayo
Diversifying Medical Training: A Step In The Right Direction
Amani Bayo
Amani Bayo
Okko Releases Debut Extended Play in Hopes to Gain an Audience that Share his “Visions”
Chantal Brown
Okko Releases Debut Extended Play in Hopes to Gain an Audience that Share his “Visions”
Chantal Brown
Chantal Brown
Flying solo: Najla Dorsey soars through the aviation industry
Chantal Brown
Flying solo: Najla Dorsey soars through the aviation industry
Chantal Brown
Chantal Brown
Former College of Medicine dean selected to 2022 ODI Hall of Fame, left an undying impact in medical field
Amani Bayo
Former College of Medicine dean selected to 2022 ODI Hall of Fame, left an undying impact in medical field
Amani Bayo
Amani Bayo
Hudson Santana: The Scarlet, The Gray, and The Lamé
Chantal Brown
Hudson Santana: The Scarlet, The Gray, and The Lamé
Chantal Brown
Chantal Brown
High Flyers: Jordan Griffith-Simmon breaks barriers for aviators of all ages
Tatyana Woodall
High Flyers: Jordan Griffith-Simmon breaks barriers for aviators of all ages
Tatyana Woodall
Tatyana Woodall
Breaking Boundaries and Scoring Big with the South Asian community
Arón Olegnowicz
Breaking Boundaries and Scoring Big with the South Asian community
Arón Olegnowicz
Arón Olegnowicz
High Flyers: Torrington Ford stands out from the crowd
Ezekiel Acheampong
High Flyers: Torrington Ford stands out from the crowd
Ezekiel Acheampong
Ezekiel Acheampong
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Chantal Brown
Ohio State Fencer Matthew Hayes takes his final bow
Chantal Brown
Chantal Brown
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Kasie Rogers
Black Health Explained: Faith Metlock closes the divide between illness and health care, one infographic at a time  
Kasie Rogers
Kasie Rogers
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Tatyana Woodall
Ohio State Gymnast Elexis Edwards flips the script on both the competition, and athletic inclusion
Tatyana Woodall
Tatyana Woodall
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Arón Olegnowicz
African organizations create bridge to identity for multicultural Black students
Arón Olegnowicz
Arón Olegnowicz
Ohio State dancers shed light on diversity, movement and body image amongst next generation
Tatyana Woodall
Ohio State dancers shed light on diversity, movement and body image amongst next generation
Tatyana Woodall
Tatyana Woodall
Blessed Bakery: Nonprofit bakery warms your heart and your tastebuds
Asia Atuah
Blessed Bakery: Nonprofit bakery warms your heart and your tastebuds
Asia Atuah
Asia Atuah
Fashion Forward: Next-gen creators lead push for fashion diversity
Tatyana Woodall
Fashion Forward: Next-gen creators lead push for fashion diversity
Tatyana Woodall
Tatyana Woodall
An Old Soul: Ohio State’s first African American doctorate of occupational therapy
Akayla Gardner
An Old Soul: Ohio State’s first African American doctorate of occupational therapy
Akayla Gardner
Akayla Gardner
Lyrical Prose Brought to Life by Rising Poet
Asia Atuah
Lyrical Prose Brought to Life by Rising Poet
Asia Atuah
Asia Atuah

Campus News➢

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New Muslim Mental Health Coalition discusses on-campus journey and commitment to inclusivity
Xiyonne McCullough
New Muslim Mental Health Coalition discusses on-campus journey and commitment to inclusivity
Xiyonne McCullough
Xiyonne McCullough
Ohio State students share their experiences navigating identity through Black hair 
Xiyonne McCullough
Ohio State students share their experiences navigating identity through Black hair 
Xiyonne McCullough
Xiyonne McCullough
Ohio State Student Organization advocates for the intersectionality of the POC and LGBTQ+ communities
Kyrie Thomas
Ohio State Student Organization advocates for the intersectionality of the POC and LGBTQ+ communities
Kyrie Thomas
Kyrie Thomas
Examining the historic parallels of Black student activism at Ohio State
Kyrie Thomas
Examining the historic parallels of Black student activism at Ohio State
Kyrie Thomas
Kyrie Thomas
Diversity in Question: Ohio State announces major cutbacks and changes to the university’s DEI related programs
Xiyonne McCullough
Diversity in Question: Ohio State announces major cutbacks and changes to the university’s DEI related programs
Xiyonne McCullough
Xiyonne McCullough
Mid-Autumn Festival: Bringing celebration to campus
Amani Bayo
Mid-Autumn Festival: Bringing celebration to campus
Amani Bayo
Amani Bayo
MSXA: Inspiring Cultural Representation and Awareness
Amani Bayo
MSXA: Inspiring Cultural Representation and Awareness
Amani Bayo
Amani Bayo
WSSA: Thriving for Visibility
Sharon Nimyel
WSSA: Thriving for Visibility
Sharon Nimyel
Sharon Nimyel
International Student Spotlight
BXB Editor-in-Chief
International Student Spotlight
BXB Editor-in-Chief
BXB Editor-in-Chief
Newly appointed USG President and Vice President aim to revive campus culture at Ohio State
Amani Bayo
Newly appointed USG President and Vice President aim to revive campus culture at Ohio State
Amani Bayo
Amani Bayo
Campus rattled by Turning Point USA Event
Chantal Brown
Campus rattled by Turning Point USA Event
Chantal Brown
Chantal Brown
Word on the Street calls out conflicts in Black culture at Ohio State
Chantal Brown
Word on the Street calls out conflicts in Black culture at Ohio State
Chantal Brown
Chantal Brown
Panel underscores need for unity in Black community
Tom Hanks
Panel underscores need for unity in Black community
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks
Carry A Mood Combines Fashion and Mental Health Into A Single Brand
Chantal Brown
Carry A Mood Combines Fashion and Mental Health Into A Single Brand
Chantal Brown
Chantal Brown
Gospel Fest Unifies Ohio State Through Faith
Arianna Smith
Gospel Fest Unifies Ohio State Through Faith
Arianna Smith
Arianna Smith
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion brought spirituality and unity to students ahead of Kwanzaa
Amani Bayo
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion brought spirituality and unity to students ahead of Kwanzaa
Amani Bayo
Amani Bayo
Undergraduate Society of Black Leaders Brings Indya Moore to Ohio State for inspirational discussion
Chantal Brown
Undergraduate Society of Black Leaders Brings Indya Moore to Ohio State for inspirational discussion
Chantal Brown
Chantal Brown
Dr. Aliya Beavers Received Warm Welcome to the Center for Belonging and Social Change at Ohio State
Amani Bayo
Dr. Aliya Beavers Received Warm Welcome to the Center for Belonging and Social Change at Ohio State
Amani Bayo
Amani Bayo
African Youth League Holds Annual African Night - The Renaissance
Chantal Brown
African Youth League Holds Annual African Night - The Renaissance
Chantal Brown
Chantal Brown
"Farm to Table” Event Strives to Educate Students on Migrant Farm Worker Struggles
Arianna Smith
"Farm to Table” Event Strives to Educate Students on Migrant Farm Worker Struggles
Arianna Smith
Arianna Smith
Redefining Queerness Within the Latinx Community: A Talk with Sergio Gonzalez
Amani Bayo
Redefining Queerness Within the Latinx Community: A Talk with Sergio Gonzalez
Amani Bayo
Amani Bayo
Puerto Rican Student Association Launches Recovery Initiatives in response to Hurricane Fiona
Chantal Brown
Puerto Rican Student Association Launches Recovery Initiatives in response to Hurricane Fiona
Chantal Brown
Chantal Brown
Creativity Behind Representation: Artists Reveal Their Inspiration Behind the Works on Display in the “Black Joy” Exhibit
Amani Bayo
Creativity Behind Representation: Artists Reveal Their Inspiration Behind the Works on Display in the “Black Joy” Exhibit
Amani Bayo
Amani Bayo
Students gathered around the Ohio Union to protest against the killing of unarmed Black man
Amani Bayo
Students gathered around the Ohio Union to protest against the killing of unarmed Black man
Amani Bayo
Amani Bayo
2022, the centennial year of Sigma Gamma Rho
Mariah Muhammad
2022, the centennial year of Sigma Gamma Rho
Mariah Muhammad
Mariah Muhammad
Organizers wage war in the fight for student pay increases
Chantal Brown
Organizers wage war in the fight for student pay increases
Chantal Brown
Chantal Brown
Family Affair brings "family" to campus
Tom Hanks
Family Affair brings "family" to campus
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks
Ohio State to require COVID-19 vaccine, first jab by Oct. 15
Tom Hanks
Ohio State to require COVID-19 vaccine, first jab by Oct. 15
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks
Ohio State announces vaccination incentives six weeks before fall semester
Tom Hanks
Ohio State announces vaccination incentives six weeks before fall semester
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks
Demand For Change: Ohio State students take a stand against anti-Asian xenophobia, brutality
Ezekiel Acheampong
Demand For Change: Ohio State students take a stand against anti-Asian xenophobia, brutality
Ezekiel Acheampong
Ezekiel Acheampong

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Generation of Rehabilitation
Xiyonne McCullough
Generation of Rehabilitation
Xiyonne McCullough
Xiyonne McCullough
To Mother, From Child
Johnathan Garcia
To Mother, From Child
Johnathan Garcia
Johnathan Garcia
Here Lies
Jordan Harris
Here Lies
Jordan Harris
Jordan Harris
The B Word
Mariah Muhammad
The B Word
Mariah Muhammad
Mariah Muhammad
Canary Cry
Vienna K.
Canary Cry
Vienna K.
Vienna K.
El Íncubo
Maya Sepúlveda
El Íncubo
Maya Sepúlveda
Maya Sepúlveda
Black-O
Khadejah Jones
Black-O
Khadejah Jones
Khadejah Jones
Strong as Acid
Steven Thomas
Strong as Acid
Steven Thomas
Steven Thomas
Black Women, I Commend You.
Alana Davis
Black Women, I Commend You.
Alana Davis
Alana Davis
God Given Wings
Sydney Green
God Given Wings
Sydney Green
Sydney Green
Untitled
Steven Thomas
Untitled
Steven Thomas
Steven Thomas
Sisters Unite
Sydney Green
Sisters Unite
Sydney Green
Sydney Green

Opinions and Reviews ➢

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The Batman: Pack your patience, well worth 3-hour ride
Tom Hanks
The Batman: Pack your patience, well worth 3-hour ride
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks
King Richard–film brings the Williams sisters' story to life
Tom Hanks
King Richard–film brings the Williams sisters' story to life
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks
Dune: Stunning sci-fi film definitely worth a trip to the theater
Tom Hanks
Dune: Stunning sci-fi film definitely worth a trip to the theater
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks
Opinion: hundreds of Indigenous women are missing yearly, where's their media coverage?
Mariah Muhammad
Opinion: hundreds of Indigenous women are missing yearly, where's their media coverage?
Mariah Muhammad
Mariah Muhammad
Same stories, different album: Drake tests powers of time and patience
Chantal Brown
Same stories, different album: Drake tests powers of time and patience
Chantal Brown
Chantal Brown
Opinion: Johnson's raise "absurd" and "appalling"
Tom Hanks
Opinion: Johnson's raise "absurd" and "appalling"
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks
Set Your Sights on The Suicide Squad
Chantal Brown
Set Your Sights on The Suicide Squad
Chantal Brown
Chantal Brown
Editorial: Please get vaccinated – your health and your life may depend on it
Tom Hanks
Editorial: Please get vaccinated – your health and your life may depend on it
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks
Don't call it a comeback: Space Jam: A New Legacy "jams" its way into our hearts
Tom Hanks
Don't call it a comeback: Space Jam: A New Legacy "jams" its way into our hearts
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks
“In the Heights” film delivers enigmatic look into New York City's Latinx community
Peighton Taylor
“In the Heights” film delivers enigmatic look into New York City's Latinx community
Peighton Taylor
Peighton Taylor
Hugh Jackman stars in late summer sci-fi thriller “Reminiscence"
Paradise Thomas
Hugh Jackman stars in late summer sci-fi thriller “Reminiscence"
Paradise Thomas
Paradise Thomas
Op-Ed: New police chief must address culture of distrust
Tom Hanks
Op-Ed: New police chief must address culture of distrust
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks
Godzilla vs. Kong Review: Please Don't Make Us Pick
Paradise Thomas
Godzilla vs. Kong Review: Please Don't Make Us Pick
Paradise Thomas
Paradise Thomas
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Tatyana Woodall
Judas and the Black Messiah Review: Killing Us Softly
Tatyana Woodall
Tatyana Woodall
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Arón Olegnowicz
Getting It Right: Media stereotypes don’t always reflect the East Asian experience
Arón Olegnowicz
Arón Olegnowicz
Angelique Latham
The Rise of Black Sci-Fi
Angelique Latham
Angelique Latham
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Chantal Brown
Pixar's 'Soul,' finally gives Black men their fairytale ending
Chantal Brown
Chantal Brown
Arielle Hall
Is The Future of Cinema at Home?
Arielle Hall
Arielle Hall
Mariah Muhammad
Countdown From Quarantine: New Year's Resolutions
Mariah Muhammad
Mariah Muhammad
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Brandon Foster
Album Review: Kid Cudi's Man on the Moon 3
Brandon Foster
Brandon Foster
Mariah Muhammad
Will Trump's Era of 'Fake News' ever be over?
Mariah Muhammad
Mariah Muhammad
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Tatyana Woodall
Kamala Harris Wins It All: Will They Say Her Name Now?
Tatyana Woodall
Tatyana Woodall
Mariah Muhammad
What You Need to Know About Ohio Hate Groups
Mariah Muhammad
Mariah Muhammad
Sydnee Brown
Your Vote, Your Voice
Sydnee Brown
Sydnee Brown
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Arielle Hall
Imposter, Imposter: Struggling with self-worth, perfection, and acceptance
Arielle Hall
Arielle Hall
How Safe Is Ohio State? A Deeper Look at OSU’s Daily Crime Activity
Mariah Muhammad
How Safe Is Ohio State? A Deeper Look at OSU’s Daily Crime Activity
Mariah Muhammad
Mariah Muhammad
Mariah Muhammad
The Breonna Taylor Decision Isn't Surprising; But It Still Hurts
Mariah Muhammad
Mariah Muhammad
Sydnee Brown
Life After Earth
Sydnee Brown
Sydnee Brown
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Arielle Hall
Movie Review: Antebellum
Arielle Hall
Arielle Hall
Peighton Taylor
On Colorism & Power: Just Black
Peighton Taylor
Peighton Taylor

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