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Murphysboro man threatened by racist neighbor

Murphysboro man threatened by racist neighbor

March 3, 2021
Evie Allen (center) poses for a photograph with her mother, Clarissa Allen (left), and her aunt, Anita Csaszar (right), Feb. 13, 2021, in Marion, Ill. The three women discussed how, no matter what hairstyle or texture someone has, it should be accepted and embraced because it is not for any one person to dictate what hairstyles are right or wrong. “Whatever I do to my hair, it’s me that I’ve got to please, even though we’ve spent so much time trying to please somebody else,” Clarissa Allen said.

Uncoiling the Black hair struggle

March 2, 2021
National Guard helps administer COVID-19 vaccine

National Guard helps administer COVID-19 vaccine

February 21, 2021
Students sled down a hill in a kayak Feb. 16, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill. Many students had to get creative to find materials to sled down the hills during the snow day and these men chose the successful idea of using a kayak.

Snow much fun: a snow day gallery

February 17, 2021
Retired railroad fireman and engineer, Milton McDaniel, began his 50 year long career in 1967 and became the first African American fireman and engineer north of the Ohio River. According to McDaniel, the photo on the left was taken prior to retiring in 2014. “It was a struggle, but I wanted to let other people know, other young men, know no matter what they wanted to do in life, don’t let nothing turn you around,” said McDaniel.

Milton McDaniel: life of a southern Illinois trailblazer

February 17, 2021
Cassandra Jett clears snow and ice off of her car Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill.

SIU announces administrative closure for Feb. 16th, Jackson County postpones on-campus vaccinations

February 15, 2021
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Fortune.

Redefining empowerment with boudoir photography

February 13, 2021
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