Nineteen Fifty-Six Vol. 2 No. 5

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FROM THE EDITOR: “ When Black women stand up— as they did during the Montgomery Bus Boycott—as they did during the Black liberation era, earth-shaking changes occur. - Angela Davis ”
A lasting mark has been left on me. No, not like a stain. More like an internal imprint that stains my character. My grandmother’s influence can be seen through my responses to life’s various circumstances. Discussions on my grandmother’s porch educated me about the history of my hometown, Montgomery, Alabama, as well as the prejudice my grandmother endured during her youth. In 1961, the Ku Klux Klan trespassed onto my great-grandfather’s property. While only seven years old, my grandmother consoled her six siblings as they huddled in the corner of their parents’ room in Evergreen, Alabama. Through her stories of injustice, I have developed a social consciousness that aims to give a voice to victims who would otherwise not get a chance to be heard. Nineteen Fifty-Six magazine is one of the many ways that I carry out my commitment to social justice. Through working with and highlighting a diverse range of Black students at the University of Alabama, I have formed lasting memories that I will truly never forget. These past two years since the creation of Nineteen Fifty-Six have solidified my belief that one action can create lasting change. While serving as the founding editor-in-chief of a magazine and also preparing for law school is no easy feat, I would not change my experience for the world. It is with a bittersweet feeling that I officially write my last letter from the editor. However, this is just the beginning of my journey to creating lasting change in the realm of social justice. From graduating highschool in 2019 to graduating college in 2022 to enrolling in law school this Fall, one thing is for certain: I will continue to find ways to advocate for the voiceless and initiate change. I am honored to pass on Nineteen Fifty-Six to future Black students at the University of Alabama. I am convinced that these students will continue to reach new heights with Nineteen Fifty-Six. In the past two years, Nineteen Fifty-Six released 11 magazine issues and two special edition issues. I am pleased to present our final magazine issue of the year entitled “Movin’ On Up.” It has truly been a blessing to work with such talented and dedicated students on this historical magazine. I hope this magazine issue leaves you inspired. TIONNA TAITE, EDITOR IN CHIEF
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Page 9 and 10: Black Mental Health Matters 28 Loud
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Page 16 and 17: JOLENCIA JONES RESPECT BLACK WOMEN
Page 18 and 19: TONYA WILLIAMS OLVERA THE EXPLORER
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