Educate yourself, Free your Mind, Ignore Propaganda
parts of this article are reprinted w/permission. Information has been cross-checked and referenced to ensure accuracy. Salam Awad Since October 7th and the increased violence against Palestinians, it’s important to reorient ourselves in the longstanding history of Palestinians and Black Americans being in solidarity with each other throughout our various struggles over the last decades. …
Welcome 2024
Welcome 2024 UVI Community by Shuggah Rosenbloom The University of the Virgin Islands is excited to welcome back its students, staff, and faculty for the new year 2024. We are moving forward with viral tenacity after a challenging 2023 due to the staggering COVID-19 pandemic and other losses and setbacks. Putting those things behind us, …
World Ocean School & CHANT take STX Residents on “Crucian Culture & Heritage Sail” aboard Denis Sullivan in C’sted Harbour
Easy Like Sunday Morning by Felisha Felix, managing editor (Christiansted, December 10, 2023). The rain pummeled and the seas swayed in the Christainsted Harbour this cloudy Sunday afternoon but that couldn’t take the smiles off of bright faces. Passengers onboard the schooner Denis Sullivan seemed straight out of a scene of “Pirates of the …
Season’s Greetings from UVIABJ
Students of the University of the Virgin Islands Association of Black Journalists wish you, your family and friends a wonderful holiday season. Blessed Bodhi, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Blessed Kwanzaa and Happy New Year.
TRIBUTE
TRUBUTE to Muhammad Abd al-Rahman Fawaqa by Tawfiq Muhsen “And do not think that those who were killed in the cause of God are dead; rather, they are alive and being provided for with their Lord.” (STT, October 28, 2023). Today I mourn the Martyrdom of my friend Muhammad Abd al-Rahman Fawaqa (age of …
Determine Historical Facts
by Faika Salem (special contribution) Palestine’s Story (STT, October 27, 2023). Why don’t we get the history ‘down pat’ first? On May 15,1948, Jews around the world cheered the creation of the state of Israel, yet war broke out the next day. The Arab- Israeli War of 1948 broke out when five Arab nations invaded …
2023 JOURNALISM SUMMIT the only student-led student-oriented conference in the Caribbean
HYBRID FORMAT-JOIN US ON CAMPUS OR ONLINE Great speakers and student panelists from Dallas, Baltimore, Virginia Beach, St. Croix, St.Thomas, Savannah, Atlanta, and all the way from Paris, France join UVIABJ for intriguing BREAKOUT SESSIONS. Media professionals and marketing experts share their experiences and knowledge on controversial social issues. Join the UVIABJ 2023 Journalism Summit …