Sufia Alam
Editor in Chief
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As the first Muslim and Indian Editor in Chief of the Kaleidoscope, I have great pride when it comes to this paper.
As a publication, we have highlighted the incidences of nationalism on campus, the stories of students who don’t know their future through the rescinding the Deferred Action for Childhood Action program, and shared the journeys of people who have impacted our culture such as Alfonso Lincoln Ribeiro Sr., or as we know him, Carelton Banks from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air In honor of Black History Month, this issue will solely highlight the black voices of UAB and Birmingham.
You will find stories of black business owners, the story students celebrating and honoring the legacy of Camille Armstrong, an editor’s list of our favorite movies by black directors and a feature on some of the most prominent black student organizations on campus. But highlighting black voices does not need end in February. While we may cover diversity of stories every issue, all publications, including Kaleidoscope need to have more conscious effort to make sure all voices of UAB are highlighted every issue.
Our student body is 56.3% white, 26.1% African American and 6.2 % Asian. The Kaleidoscope will always strive to represent campus and give all students of different backgrounds, experiences and mentalities a voice. After this issue, I hope every paper or article you read from the Kaleidoscope you will find your voice heard and represented. While we continue to honor the voices of the underrepresented the rest of this month, the Kaleidoscope will continue this sentiment throughout the year.
