Don’t you deserve more than the commonly recycled stories as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence? History is more than trivia about the past – it is the precedent upon which we stand today. … Continue reading 12 Book Recs on the Role of Race and Slavery in the American Revolution
What comes to mind when you hear the word April? Quite naturally, you would think about the month of April, with its spring showers and budding plants. Some people will think of Easter and what the resurrection of Christ means … Continue reading Across the Five Aprils
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
The rise of hate and a faltering democracy prompts reflection on the teachings of Rosemarie Freeney Harding, a pivotal figure in the Civil Rights Movement. Her beliefs in mothering and hospitality emphasize inclusivity and forgiveness, urging us to welcome all, even those steeped in violence. In this challenging climate, embracing love and shared humanity can foster healing and hope. Continue reading It’s Time to Mother
African Americans have always valued education. Knowledge is power, and education is freedom. We have held these truths to be self-evident along the course of the long Black freedom struggle. My forthcoming book, The Battle for the Black Mind (Legacy … Continue reading Education and the Long Black Freedom Struggle
Black ingenuity has not only pushed boundaries but redefined them. It is all about creating and innovating, even when times get tough. Continue reading The Table We Built: How Black Striving, Ingenuity, and Resistance Shaped America
This is our national truth: America would not be America without the wealth from Black labor, without Black striving, Black ingenuity, Black resistance. So much of the music, the food, the language, the art, the scientific advances, the athletic renown, … Continue reading February’s Theme: Black Labor to Black Striving, Black Ingenuity, Black Resistance
We have helped to build America with our labor, strengthened it with our faith, and enriched it with our song. ― Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune The inescapable influence of unpaid Black labor in the creation of America’s economic wealth is … Continue reading The Hands of Black Folk
To begin with, here are some mind-blowing statistics about African Americans and their achievements over the years. In 1940, 60% of African American women entered the workforce to work in white-collar positions. In 1958, almost 44% of Caucasian Americans considered … Continue reading The Progress of African Americans and Latinas/Latinos: What We Have Achieved…What Is Still Left to Conquer
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