RICHMOND, Va. – Local administrators and instructors are putting into perspective the greater impact their role has on students’ lives overall, in addition to what they provide in the school environment. After a Colorado teacher’s project “I Wish My Teacher Knew” went nationally viral, it has sparked conversation about what really is the role of…
RICHMOND, Va. — African American students and alumni of colleges in the Richmond region, have taken the opportunity to open up about their experiences on varying campuses and express their need for improvement. Historically black colleges and universities were the only choice for black students because of obvious discrimination. In recent times, black students have…
Published by emPower Magazine By: Ashley Jones When the word “felon” is heard, people tend to cringe as it sparks a negative reaction towards most. But we often seem to forget that felons are people too, better yet citizens. They have emotions, thoughts, and most importantly rights. As a result of their mistakes, their rights…
Published by emPower Magazine By: Ashley Jones Drive through any inner city plagued by violence and you will find street corners filled with flowers, candle light vigils to end the shootings, stop signs draped with teddy bears, and people wearing t-shirts of their deceased loves ones. While these tactics are done with good intentions, they…
Fraternity Fulfillment In the past school year Randolph-Macon has introduced a new fraternity on campus that has not only contributed to diversity, but has also represented the college in a positive manner. The Theta Epsilon Chapter of the Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. was chartered on campus January 24, 2013 as the first fraternity from…
Diversity Controversy ASHLAND, Va. – An encore of a Randolph-Macon student-produced play, sparked commentary between faculty, students and administration on the issues of diversity related to the campus. In January, “Shout It Out,” a play directed by guest professor Dale Shields, was first shown to the campus through the Black Studies Program. The play covered…