Spring 2021

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Winter 2021

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Fall 2020

We created our interactive “Worldmaking edition” in the spirit of radical revolution. We asked students and professors what carceral worldmaking and racial worldmaking looks like to them, and what place the electoral system, academic institutions and Black capitalism should have. This issue is dedicated to the Black community and our co-conspirators envisioning an equitable world.

• Everyday abolition: How we can remove carceral logic from our interpersonal relationships
  by Zindeh Scere
  It’s important to remember that abolitionist work must also happen in our everyday engagement with others.
• The shortcomings of Black capitalism
  by Jacquelyne Germain
  A shortage of Black businesses does not come close to explaining mass incarceration, redlining, and the existence of the massive racial wealth gap itself.
• Colorism and misogynoir in the Black community
  by Elisabeth Betts
  Black women are constantly giving, loving, supporting and trying to understand their brothers but rarely receiving the same.
• Academia needs revolution—revolution doesn’t need academia
  by Adriana Martinez-Smiley
  It’s imperative that we consider the roadblock educational institutions pose in our path toward liberation.
• Video: What does revolution and worldmaking look like to you?
  by Ari Crockett
  Edited by Ari Crockett and Emanuella Evans Featured: Imani Minor, […]

Spring 2020

This season, we asked the Black community at Northwestern to submit their art, music and poetry to make a digital zine. Some pages have audio and video that you can play from the page, or links you can visit to view more of the artist’s work. Please enjoy our Spring 2020 Zine, and share it with your friends all summer long.

Winter 2020

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Fall 2019

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Spring 2019

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Winter 2019

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Fall 2018

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Spring 2018

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Winter 2018

Fall 2017/Winter 2018

Spring/Fall 2017

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Winter 2017

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BlackBoard is proud to say that after a year of hard work and donations from our readers, we present our first winter issue: Elevation.

Cover Story: Defining Activism

By Carson Brown, Rachelle Hampton and Princess-India Alexander.

“There’s never been a good or safe time in American history for black populations to protest against violence, racism, oppression.”

Attica: A 45-Year Riot

By Princess-India Alexander

“Attica was not an isolated moment. It was the result of a many surrounding issues and protests finally giving way to a single explosion.”

Moving Beyond the Private Prison

By Kali Robinson

“We need to dismantle and work on chipping away at the systems that condition us to call 911 when there’s too much noise in the neighborhood,” she said.

The Evolution of Black Music

By Tyra Triche

“Black music has “that thang…” something that you can’t really put your finger on, but you know it’s there.”

Through Time

Photography: Courtney Morrison and Lauren Harris

Make-up: Darcelle Pluviose

Styling: Courtney Morrison, Lauren Harris, Princess-India Alexander and Darcelle Pluviose