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The Shield

The Divine Nine refers to the African American fraternities and sororities that comprise the National Pan-Hellenic Council. (Graphic by Alondra Falu-Rivera via The Tribe)

Being Black, choosing the Divine Nine

Jo Douglas, Staff Writer February 26, 2026

February marks the start of Black History Month. According to History, each Black History Month has a theme. This year's theme, “‘A Century of Black History Commemorations,’ focuses on a century...

Rayvon Carter, who works in Silicon Valley, will speak at 6 p.m. Feb. 10 in Carter Hall D.

Speaker to talk Silicon Valley experience

Emma Corry, Features Editor February 4, 2020

D'Angelo Taylor said Rayvon Carter is innovative. The assistant director of the Multicultural Center said Carter, the upcoming speaker for Black History Month, inspired him. "He's always been one step...

Kassie Santos (right), D’Angelo Taylor (middle right), Ta’Meia Burleigh (middle left), and Clifton Jett (left) smile after the Black History Month Oratorical Competition.

The element of change

Sarah Rogers, Features Editor February 5, 2019

Ta’Meia Burleigh used to hate her hair. The sophomore biology major looked at her tightly curled black hair and felt that the soft poofs were too bold and drew too much attention to herself. She...

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