Tag: Racism
Harry Belafonte: A Legacy of Artistic Brilliance and Social Justice Advocacy
February marks Black History Month, a time to honor and celebrate the profound contributions of African Americans to the arts, culture, and societal progress. In the vast anthology of Black history, one name stands out as a beacon of artistic … Continue reading Harry Belafonte: A Legacy of Artistic Brilliance and Social Justice Advocacy
Truth Telling
James Baldwin recognized in “Take Me to the Water” that Children attempting to get an education, in a country in which education is a synonym for indoctrination if you are white and subjugation if you’re black [1] that we should … Continue reading Truth Telling
Chabelaj: my favorite Black artist.
In 1619, the White Lion landed in Virginia, bringing what is believed to be the first group of Africans to the American continent. Over the next 189 years, the transatlantic slave trade continued to bring kidnapped Africans to the USA. … Continue reading Chabelaj: my favorite Black artist.
Anthology in Black: Exploring the Impact of African-American Artistic Icons and Their Enduring Influence on Culture and Justice
Throughout history, African-American artistic icons have emerged as influential figures who have left an indelible mark on culture and justice. Their enduring influence has shaped the narratives of their time and continues to resonate with contemporary society. This anthology delves … Continue reading Anthology in Black: Exploring the Impact of African-American Artistic Icons and Their Enduring Influence on Culture and Justice
Black Photographers: Decoding America’s History Through the Stills of Black Life
The camera gave me an incredible freedom. It gave me the ability to parade through the world and look at people and things very, very closely. Carrie Mae Weems, Photographer As an educator, one of my most important jobs is … Continue reading Black Photographers: Decoding America’s History Through the Stills of Black Life
Inspired by James Baldwin, Here are Twelve Steps for White America In A Nutshell
“The only thing white people have that black people need, or should want, is power – and no one holds power forever. White people cannot, in the generality, be taken as models of how to live. Rather, the white man … Continue reading Inspired by James Baldwin, Here are Twelve Steps for White America In A Nutshell
We Shall Overcome
“We Shall Overcome” became the theme song of the Civil Rights Movement. It was the backdrop and battle cry for the fight for equality, and human and civil rights. “We Shall Overcome” motivated the descendants of former slaves and their … Continue reading We Shall Overcome
The Melody Was Sweet, the Journey Bitter: Navigating the Racist South as a Black Musician in the 1940s
Billy Sheldon’s voice is like velvet, rich and smooth even after a lifetime of singing. At 86, his eyes sparkle with the joy of music. He’s lived through the heyday of doo-wop in the 1940s, all while enduring the struggles … Continue reading The Melody Was Sweet, the Journey Bitter: Navigating the Racist South as a Black Musician in the 1940s
Three-Fifths 