The Multicultural Center, also known as the MCC, has been around since February 1994. For over 30 years, the MCC has served as a safe space for minority students, myself included.
On Nov. 3, students...
Live at the Apollo showcases the talents of students Oct. 24 in the Performance Center. It is put on by the Multicultural Center (MCC). This event showcases the talents of USI students and there are prizes...
Jo Douglas, Assistant Arts Editor
• August 28, 2025
The Multicultural Center hosts Rhythm Fest in Carter Hall, located in the University Center West, Thursday, Aug. 21. The headliners performing at the event are The E.O. KIDS and Kelso Melrose....
The Multicultural Center was established in 1994 by Pamela Hopson, interim vice president for student affairs. The MCC is located on the first floor of the University Center East building.
During...
The Black Student Union hosted their second annual Sneaker Ball at the Griffin Center Friday.
This event was created as an opportunity for students to come together to celebrate their differences...
Student Government Association created an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion administrative vice president (AVP) position and committee for the 2022-2023 academic year. Anna Ardelean, president of SGA, signed...
When Kassandra Santos began her oration, impassioned attention fell within the audience. Listeners leaned forward, experiencing a passionate presentation, which ambitiously discussed and challenged an...
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...
April Ryan stood before a crowd of people in Carter Hall on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and asked them where was their "dis"ease (unease) at the state of the world for African Americans and where was the...
One annual event brings prominent African American speakers to USI in order to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Luncheon is hosted by the USI...
Ta’Meia Burleigh said coming to the university as a new student can be difficult. Students are entering adulthood and everything is new, which can be scary.
The junior biology major said she wanted...
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...
