Michigan State’s Independent Voice
BLACK HISTORY MONTH Spartans paving the way into the future
Illustration by Antonio Griffin. Read more on page 3.
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MSU’s Black Mental Health Coalition helps foster mental health discussions in Black community
From star player to coach, Sharonda McDonald-Kelley now has the keys to MSU softball
Joe Tate recalls his journey from MSU to becoming Michigan’s first Black Speaker of the House
The founders of MSU’s Black Mental Health Coalition hope to create a safe space for their community.
As MSU’s first new head coach in 29 years, Sharonda McDonald-Kelley is ready to revamp a struggling program.
Michigan’s speaker of the house reflects on lessons learned while playing football for MSU and in the years since.
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