The Mother Codex
Echoes stretched across the Atlantic and settled as the sounds of the diaspora. Others arrive as posture. As breath. As the way a body remembers before the mind names anything at all. A century ago, a seed was planted and … Continue reading The Mother Codex
Keep It 100! Or Not
This February, we observe the 100th anniversary of Black History Month. What an enduring dynamic of sustenance, and against all odds, no matter how steep those odds were, this cultural legacy has survived so long. Surviving many liberation-quenching moments and … Continue reading Keep It 100! Or Not
Feeding the Future: The Unfinished Story of the Black Panther Party’s Free Breakfast for Children Program
The legacy of community service in the diverse strands of the Black church’s vibrant tapestry holds an important place in today’s Black community. That story is only one of the many incomplete chapters of Black history that deserve recognition. “Black … Continue reading Feeding the Future: The Unfinished Story of the Black Panther Party’s Free Breakfast for Children Program
Unlearning History to Learn Resistance
Being a teacher in the United States requires an in-depth understanding of how to teach young minds in the classroom. The state sets academic standards that each teacher is required to teach their students. Creating a classroom full of words … Continue reading Unlearning History to Learn Resistance
What If Carter G. Woodson’s Vision Had Come True?
What if Dr. Carter G. Woodson’s vision had fully come to pass? When he established Negro History Week in 1926, he did not intend to create a permanent observance. His aim was far more ambitious and far more American. Woodson … Continue reading What If Carter G. Woodson’s Vision Had Come True?
When Christian Love Refuses to Be Passive: Robert Smalls, Faith, and the Call to Act
Something I have been grappling with lately is the notion that Christian love is passive. As Americans scroll through news alerts and social media feeds today, many are witnessing acts of governmental violence that raise urgent questions about what faith, … Continue reading When Christian Love Refuses to Be Passive: Robert Smalls, Faith, and the Call to Act
Centennial Echoes: 100 Years of Black History Commemorations and the Unfinished Story.
A century ago, a seed was planted. Today, its roots run deep, yet the story remains gloriously, defiantly unfinished. In February 2026, Three-Fifths Magazine invites you to journey through ‘Centennial Echoes: 100 Years of Black History Commemorations and the Unfinished Story.’ From the visionary … Continue reading Centennial Echoes: 100 Years of Black History Commemorations and the Unfinished Story.
The Echoes We Hear in African American History
The African American tradition has made a significant impact within the community. From our resilient, overcoming spirit, to our sacred rituals and beliefs, we have set the standard for passion, purpose, and perseverance.This is a relevant topic for this day … Continue reading The Echoes We Hear in African American History
A Job Well Done
When a person dies, the family is left to pick up the pieces and share the fond memories of that loved one who has transitioned. Services and memorials are held where friends and family speak loving and appreciative sentiments about … Continue reading A Job Well Done
