Video: Black Reign creates community
Black Reign Step Team is made up of about 30 members and typically practices four times a week. Read more »
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Black Reign brings heart, precision to the art of stepping
With a new roster for the spring semester, Black Reign Step Team has started practicing for upcoming performances. By spending hours both in and outside the studio perfecting routines, the group’s bond extends far beyond the stage. Read more »
Tanisha Jackson aims to unite city, university through the arts
Tanisha Jackson, a professor of practice in Syracuse University’s department of African American studies, serves as the new executive director of the Community Folk Art Center. Read more »
In Auburn, Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad come to life
The Harriet Tubman Home near Syracuse University offers a strong account of Tubman’s legacy and the Underground Railroad. Read more »
Syracuse yoga instructor fosters connections through inclusive classes
Renee Berlucchi, a yoga instructor at Syracuse Yoga, turned to yoga following personal loss as a means of healing. Now, she’s taking her practice to new audiences with the hope to emphasize that everybody — and every body — can be a yogi. Read more »
South Campus duo runs take-out food business from their apartment
Two South Campus friends turned a passion into a lucrative hustle. Read more »
Caribbean Students Association to host event celebrating distinguished students, alumni
The Black Lounge, hosted by the Caribbean Students Association, is Saturday night in Goldstein Auditorium. The event was created to celebrate students and distinguished alumni through live performances, food and open discussion. Read more »
Former Believe in Syracuse executive director reflects on time spent at nonprofit
John DeSantis, a DeWitt native and Syracuse University alum, embraces all that Syracuse has to offer. As his friends from high school and college moved away from… Read more »
A Tiny Home for Good builds affordable housing for those facing homelessness
Growing up in Marcellus, Dale Spicer worked sun-up until nearly midnight to support his family. His work ethic has persevered throughout his life, even after… Read more »
In Syracuse, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s messages resonate half a century later
On MLK Day 2019, honoring Dr. King’s legacy in central New York. Read more »
Here are the voices of the 2019 Women’s March Syracuse
Activists who participated in the 2019 Women’s March Syracuse said this year’s event was for more than just resistance to Donald Trump’s presidency — it was also meant to celebrate the diversity of Syracuse through embracing intersectionality. Read more »
Salt City Slay: Meet some of the contestants of Saturday night's Salt City Drag Battle
For many Salt City Drag Battle contestants, drag is about more than the looks and talent. Read more »
In striving for diversity, Keith Alford urges room-for-all approach
Syracuse’s interim chief diversity chief provides a simple guideline for creating inclusive and diverse environments for all: Read more »
Black Speaker Series provides advice to South Side youth
The South Side Communication Youth Program’s Black Speaker Series invites community leaders share personal stories about their successes despite youth struggles. Read more »
Onondaga chapter of Girls Who Code empowers young women interested in STEM
The Onondaga Free Library initiated its chapter of Girls Who Code this past December. The national program aims to close the gender gap in science, technology, engineering and math fields. Read more »
