1956 Magazine

Nineteen Fifty-Six Magazine will celebrate and focus on Black culture, Black excellence, and Black student experiences. Apply for Positions at the link below.

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Before Arielle Gray was a beacon of creativity, captivating audiences with her skills in photography, she was tucked away in a corner of Tuscaloosa unsure of her own light.
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Meet Demetrius T. Barksdale, a three-time University of Alabama alum, who now serves as a full-time faculty member, rising entrepreneur and consultant for holistic development, leadership, and wellness.

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🚨 Big news! Volume 5 Issue 1 is dropping next month!!!

Stay tuned for the official launch date, where to snag your copy and exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at how we brought this issue to life. You won’t want to miss it! 📖✨

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Check out these behind the scenes of the cover shoot for @1956magazine Fall 2024! Which will launches Nov. 11.
Thanks to the models who answered the casting call and to our special guest @goodyearblimp

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The University of Alabama has over 600 student organizations for students to get involved with. Ahead of Get on Board Day, here’s a few student organizations for students of color that can be a great place to find your footing.
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If you’re interested in grabbing a magazine, some merch or learning more about what Nineteen Fifty-Six has to offer, here’s a few events you can find us at in the next few weeks!

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Nineteen Fifty-Six is now accepting submissions for our November issue. Send us your personal essays, creative nonfiction, poems, photo essays, video essays, paintings, digital art, prints or any other creative project. Learn more here.

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Nineteen Fifty-Six is now accepting applications for the 2024-25 school year. If you have a passion for media and want to improve your skills or learn more about how it works, we have a place for you.

Tap the link in the bio to learn more!

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Sponsored Post: 4 Maryland state basketball championships. 4 valedictorians. Coach Herman “Tree” Harried has been impacting and positively influencing Baltimore City for 25 years. Watch the documentary BRANCHES OF A TREE available on PRIME VIDEO.
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Sponsored Post: 4 Maryland state basketball championships. 4 valedictorians. Coach Herman “Tree” Harried has been impacting and positively influencing Baltimore City for 25 years. Watch the documentary BRANCHES OF A TREE available on PRIME VIDEO.
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Sponsored Post: 4 Maryland state basketball championships. 4 valedictorians. Coach Herman “Tree” Harried has been impacting and positively influencing Baltimore City for 25 years. Watch the documentary BRANCHES OF A TREE available on PRIME VIDEO.
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Winners:

Ashlee Woods:
- Outstanding Leadership & Service for 1956 Magazine
- Christopher Swindle Helping Hand Award

Ta’Kyla Bates:
- Outstanding Student: Responsibility

Ashton Jah:
- James E. Jacobson Award for Service

Leah Jones:
- Outstanding Student: Reliability

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On Wednesday, April 19th, 1956 Magazine attended the 2023 Student Media Awards Reception🏆.

Four of our editors won outstanding awards!

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Louis Armstrong influenced the way music was shaped in the 20th century and today he is still recognized as the greatest jazz musician of that time.

#BlackHistoryMonth

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Louis Armstrong, also known as the “King of Jazz,” is famously known for his musical talents with the trumpet as well as his unique singing voice.

#BlackHistoryMonth

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He was born August 4, 1901 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

When he was 11-years-old, Louis Armstrong found his interest in music and continued his passion until he died of a heart attack in 1971.

#BlackHistoryMonth

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James Hood

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1956 highlights the first Black students to attend The University of Alabama.

Their courage paved the way for Black students on campus today!

Scroll down for facts about these students!

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Autherine Lucy Foster:

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Vivian Malone Jones:

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We can’t wait to see y’all at the launch party tonight!