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2A NINETEEN FIFTY-SIX editor-in-chief Tionna Taite managing editor engagement editor photography editor visuals editor features & experiences editor assistant engagement editor assistant photography editor THE CRIMSON WHITE editor-in-chief managing editor engagement editor chief copy editor opinions editor news editor assistant news editor culture editor assistant culture editor sports editor assistant sports editor chief page editor chief graphics editor photo editor assistant photo editor multimedia editor Nickell Grant Madison Davis Tyler Hogan Ashton Jah Ashlee Woods Jolencia Jones Madison Carmouche Keely Brewer editor@cw.ua.edu Bhavana Ravala managingeditor@cw.ua.edu Garrett Kennedy engagement@cw.ua.edu Jack Maurer Ava Fisher letters@cw.ua.edu Zach Johnson newsdesk@cw.ua.edu Isabel Hope Jeffrey Kelly culture@cw.ua.edu Annabelle Blomeley Ashlee Woods sports@cw.ua.edu Robert Cortez Pearl Langley Victoria Buckley Lexi Hall David Gray Alex Miller ADVERTISING STAFF creative services Alyssa Sons The Crimson Wh is the community newspaper of The University of Alabama. The Crimson White is an editorially free newspaper produced by students. The University of Alabama cannot influence editorial decisions and editorial opinions are those of the editorial board and do not represent the official opinions of the University. Advertising offices of The Crimson White are in room 1014, Student Media Building, 414 Campus Drive East. The advertising mailing address is P.O. Box 870170, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487. The Crimson White, Copyright © 2021 by The Crimson White. The Crimson White is printed monthly, August through April by The University of Alabama, Student Media, Box 870170, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487, Call 205-348-7257 All material contained herein, except advertising or where indicated otherwise, is Copyright © 2021 by The Crimson White and protected under the “Work Made for Hire” and “Periodical Publication” categories of the U.S. copyright laws. Material herein may not be reprinted without the expressed, written permission of The Crimson White. Nov. 18 - Rumor Edition Feb. 3 - Justice Edition March 3 - Health Edition April 21 - Environmental Edition Tap in with CW! (We have an email newsletter now.) Subscribe to get our newsletter in your inbox on Monday and Thursday mornings. ‘Before Stonewall’ Safe Zone Student Lounge 6 - 8PM 21 LEGACY October 21, 2021 Tap in with 1956! Check out their website and follow OCTOBER EVENTS Suicide 26 Prevention Training UA Student Center 2408 10AM Keynote: Lydia X.Z. Brown Zoom 6PM 22 23 26 along on social media. Keep an eye out for their print edition in the spring. Career Coaching Zoom 12PM UA vs. Tennessee Bryant-Denny Stadium 6PM 27 25 Fall Campus Assembly Bryant Conference Center 1:30PM Haunting at Gorgas Gorgas House Museum 9AM - 4:30PM CW / Wesley Picard
LEGACY October 21, 2021 3A CW File 1956 / Lyric Wisdom LETTERS FROM THE EDITORS KEELY BREWER The Crimson White and Nineteen Fifty-Six Magazine are the oldest and newest student publications on The University of Alabama campus. The CW has a 127-year-long history. Nineteen Fifty-Six is in its second year. Our histories differ, but the current staffs of both publications share the same goals: to leave a legacy of diversity and antiracism while advocating for all students. Under the guidance of some past editors, The CW has aligned itself with these values, but these values must be synonymous with our organization. Last year’s collaboration with Nineteen Fifty-Six was a step toward that goal, and this year’s edition is a continuation of what we hope will be a long-lasting and strong relationship with our sister publication. Since last year’s collaboration, The CW has published its first staff demographics report, which is publicly available on our website. We’ve hired our first race and identity reporters on the culture and news desks — which are funded through MASTHEAD, an alumni group supporting diversity in UA Student Media — and we’ve introduced systems to track the diversity of our sources. These are intended to be permanent fixtures at our organization. Nineteen Fifty-Six was founded with these principles in mind, and has already built a legacy on campus. This collaboration between our publications was created to recognize our own legacies and consider our trajectories. With consistency and intentionality, both publications can create a legacy worth being proud of. TIONNA TAITE The merging of these two publications signifies the progress that the University has made. This collaboration leaves behind a legacy for years to come. The notable Maya Angelou once said, “If you’re going to live, leave a legacy. Make a mark on the world that can’t be erased.” Maya Angelou left behind a legacy through her activism, poems and so much more. She is a prominent example of the impact both written and spoken words can have on society. This special edition dives into the numerous ways that alumni, students and public figures have created legacies at the University. As you read this special edition, you will see that there are many ways to leave behind a legacy. One way that I strive to do so is by creating a platform for students, particularly minority students, to have their voices heard. Another way that I strive to leave a legacy is by sharing the stories of those who may not have had the opportunity to do so themselves. Why is creating a legacy so important? Leaving behind a legacy allows those who come after you to have guidance and more opportunities. Some of you have already begun creating a legacy and just have not realized it. Some of you are the products of the legacy that your ancestors created. Truly, we all have a legacy to create and share. I am pleased to present this collaboration between Nineteen Fifty- Six and The Crimson White. I am certain that this special edition will educate and inspire you to leave behind a legacy of your own. JEFFREY KELLY THE CRIMSON WHITE “Legacy” By Jay-Z “Legacy” shares Jay-Z’s thoughts on what legacy he will leave his children. The lyrics are over an upbeat production, but they detail the various members of the Carter family and how they carried the name. “BLACK EFFECT” By The Carters Starting with advice from an older and wise woman, Beyoncé and Jay-Z lay out various aspects of Black history, such as the Chitlin Circuit and cornrows, to paint a picture of where Black people and our culture stand now. As our culture develops and shifts, it will always rely on aspects of our history. “Chaining Day” By J. Cole J. Cole explores the culture of people equating success to materialistic items such as expensive chains. He continues by explaining how such chains hinder individuals and prohibit them from leaving behind a true legacy that holds value. “If I Ruled the World” By Nas and Lauryn Hill Nas and Lauryn Hill dive into what they would do “if they ruled the world.” This song touches on the type of legacy The best songs to start your semester both Nas and Lauryn Hill would like to leave behind if they had all of the power to do so in the world. One topic the song touches on heavily is freeing people from the constraints of the world and revealing the power within the African diaspora. “What a Wonderful World” By Louis Armstrong As Louis Armstrong quaintly reflects on the aspects of this world and what makes it wonderful, he settles on the idea that it is people and the legacies they leave behind that allow the world to simply be “wonderful.” “BIGGER” By Beyoncé Beyoncé’s call to see that our purpose is bigger than our individual experience is woven into the lyrics of “BIGGER.” This song is one to pick you up off the ground and help you “step in your essence” and rise to meet your truest potential so that you may pass on what you have learned in this life. “I Am Blessed” By Nina Simone With “I Am Blessed,” a track from her third album, “Broadway-Blues- Ballads,” Nina Simone is in perfect form. Her dramatic silky vocals over the jazzy production have a cinematic “end credit” quality to them that feels serene. As she sings about “a love worth more than gold” her voice mimics the intense feelings of yearning and peace the lyrics discuss. “Good Golly, Miss Molly” By Little Richard Little Richard’s legacy in laying the foundations of rock ‘n’ roll is indisputable. With the simple swing beat and melodic piano work with a toetapping string bass to match, every aspect of modern rock music is foreshadowed in this track. Little Richard was just one of many Black artists who triumphed in the face of adversity and racism to create one of the most world-renowned and celebrated music genres of all time. “Turning Wheel” By Spellling “Turning Wheel” by Spellling, the Oakland artist otherwise known as Chrystia Cabrial, is the titular track of her third studio album. Its upbeat yet languid production makes for an ethereal track that resembles the work of '80s pop artist, Kate Bush. “Bad Blood” By Nao On Apple Music, English singer Nao describes her work as “wonky funk,” and with the track “Bad Blood” from her debut studio album, “For All We Know,” that definition seems to hold true. With the track, Nao’s angelic vocals skillfully dance between vocal registers as the bouncy funk production offers surprise after surprise until the track ends. “The Love I Need” By Girlhood In 2017, the London duo Girlhood was credited with making “some of London’s best new music” by Complex, and with their track “The Love I Need” from their 2020 album “Girlhood,” they continue to uphold that mantle. “Just the Two of Us” By Will Smith Will Smith dedicates this song to his first son Trey. It has a sample from a Bill Whithers song, also named, “Just the Two of Us” which is about a couple, but Smith’s rendition is about the love between father and son. “Mama” By Ray BLK From her debut album, “Empress,” BLK's single “Mama” is a smooth R&B track that interpolates 2Pac’s “Dear Mama." BLK’s poetic lyrics seem to perfectly match the midtempo production and the sentiment of love BLK seems to express in the song.
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