Spike Lee’s “Malcolm X,” starring two-time Oscar winner Denzel Washington, is an incredible film that delves into the life of the remarkable civil rights leader.    The 1992 film follows X as a young man as he enters a life of crime, his incarceration and his...

  The African American Student Union (TAASU) works to foster a sense of belonging and empowerment for African American students by providing spaces and events to connect, share experiences and celebrate the culture.    February, Black History Month, will be filled with...

  UMKC hosts nine historically African American  sororities and fraternities that advocate for activism, academic excellence and community.   The students involved believe the UMKC community could step up the efforts to support Black History Month and Black students.    Zeta...

News anchors Grace Kertz and Deja McKenzie tell us about the decision to remove the foreign language requirement for some UMKC degrees, and highlight the TAASU's award recipients who have made a positive impact on our community. Jackson Ogden takes us into the den, and wraps...

  The African American Students Union (TAASU) and Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) celebrated Black History Month on Feb. 16 with their annual Freedom Breakfast at the Student Union, including keynote speaker Wesley Hamilton.   TAASU provided a variety of breakfast...