by Sarah Larsen, Jahmoi Benjamin, Felisha Felix, contributing writers .
The Comm Unit at UVI is on The White House Guest List
(STX, May 5, 2023). A special invitation from the Biden-Harris administration was extended to The University of the Virgin Islands Association of Black Journalists (UVIABJ), and President Michael Bell readily accepted on behalf of the group. With only a 72-hour notice, the graduating senior met a unique challenge to fly to the White House in …
Here’s How the Red Cross is Contributing to Emergency Preparedness and Response in the USVI
By Kyra Edwards (STX-February 27, 2023) As natural disasters and other crises continue to pose significant challenges in the US Virgin Islands, organizations like the American Red Cross of the US Virgin Islands have become essential in emergency preparedness and response efforts. With its growing network of volunteers and extensive experience in disaster relief, the …
The Backlash Against Angel Reese and the Need for Inclusive Athletic Environments
by Michael Bell, UVI Voice 2.0 reporter (STT, April 6, 2023) The NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament is arguably the most anticipated college event, and the ‘softer’ gender garnered the spotlight this year. According to ESPN, the LSU-Iowa game watched by 9.0 million people was the most-viewed NCAA women’s basketball game on record. Traditionally, fans tune …
Afrofuturism in Art: Davis, Clinton, and A Tribe Called Quest
by Michael Bell (STX-February 1, 2023) Miles Davis and George Clinton are pioneers in the different genres of music they shaped. Miles was one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, and his impact is still felt today. He was a pioneer in developing the jazz genre, and his work helped shape the …
The Lakers Miss the Playoffs
by Michael Bell (STX-February 1, 2023) The Lakers missed a spot in the playoffs with LeBron James suffering an injury and D’Angelo Russel making a comeback after six years. This is going to be an interesting season in the basketball arena. For the Lakers, it will be intense as they try to rise with a …
The Biden Administration’s Plan for Student Loan Forgiveness
by Michael Bell (STX-February 1, 2023) Students are offered loans to pay for their post-education education by the federal state. The Biden administration came up with a proposal for loan forgiveness, either partial or full, depending on some eligibility criteria set up and the loan type taken. The announcement was made in August 2022. The …
U.S.V.I. Literary Festival & Book Fair: April 13-16, 2023
by Alscess Lewis-Brown, UVI adjunct Professor and Editor of The Caribbean Writer, Chair Reprinted from St. Croix This Week Some early experiences leave such imprints on us that they often define our lives in the same way, that even if the experience is vicarious not ours, personally, but that of a family member a …
Can a U.S. Virgin Islander Run for President?
By Indeyah Todman (STX-September 23, 2022) “I’m going to be president when I grow up!”, said a curiously confident 5-year-old as she skipped along the Cramer’s Park beach with her grandmother. Her grandmother laughed with amusement at the little girl’s bold statement. “Why do you want to be president, Indeyah?”, she asked with a smile. …
The Young African Leaders Initiative is Set to Expand from a $100 Million Investment
By Kyra Edwards (STX-February 4, 2023) The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is set to receive an investment of more than $100 million, says Vice President Kamala Harris at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in December 2022. The YALI was launched in 2010 and is the United States’ primary project to support the next generation of …