A Q&A with Carrie Teresa on Black celebrity journalism

Marcela Mack staff writer 11/19/20 Duquesne student Marcela Mack recently sat down with Carrie Teresa, the author of “Looking at the Stars: Black Celebrity Journalism in Jim Crow’s America.” The book, and the conversation below, is an insightful and informative look at the Black press dating back to times of segregation without the efforts of the Black press. The conversation with Teresa has been edited … Continue reading A Q&A with Carrie Teresa on Black celebrity journalism

The Duquesne DukeNovember 19, 2020

Black Voices Matter, News

Update: Black Student Union’s fight for equality

Colleen Hammond | News Editor & Managing Editor On Thursday, Sept. 17, President Ken Gormley outlined his plan for increased diversity and inclusion on Duquesne’s campus. This letter came as a response to the demands of Duquesne’s Black Student Union (BSU) in conjunction with over a dozen other minority organizations. BSU’s letter included a variety of long-term and short-term demands for the future, including an … Continue reading Update: Black Student Union’s fight for equality

The Duquesne DukeSeptember 24, 2020