Kaitlyn Greenidge, The Guardian Colorism is not just an American phenomenon; skin bleaching cream is sold in majority black or people of color countries throughout the world. Illustration: Jamilla Okubo., Featured Image [dropcap]You[/dropcap] cannot separate the often painful stereotypes of colorism from misogyny and the sexual exploitation inherent in American slavery. To combat it we […]
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‘The Undefeated’ highlights the heroes of African American history | The Undefeated
A new children’s book by acclaimed poet Kwame Alexander and illustrator Kadir Nelson got a warm welcome in Washington, D.C.
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What Shirley Chisholm’s Legacy Means to These 7 Congresswomen | Elle
Madison Feller, Elle African American educator and U.S. congresswoman Shirley Chisholm stands at a podium and gives the victory sign, circa 1968. (Photo by Pictorial Parade/Getty Images). Featured Image [dropcap]Shirley[/dropcap] Chisholm is a veritable icon. About 50 years ago, she became the first black woman to ever be elected to the U.S. Congress, and from […]
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She Survived a Slave Ship, the Civil War and the Depression. Her Name Was Redoshi. | The New York Times
It has long been believed that a man named Cudjo Lewis was the last living survivor of the trans-Atlantic slave trade in the United States. Now a researcher at Newcastle University in Britain says she has discovered testimony from someone who may have lived even longer — a woman named Redoshi. The new findings, published […]
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Black Lawmakers Propose New Bill Intended to Protect Unmarked African-American Burial Sites | Atlanta Black Star
New legislation proposed to Congress last week seeks to protect undocumented African-American burial grounds across the U.S. and would establish a first–of–its–kind database for tracking the historic sites.
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How Blackface Feeds White Supremacy | The New York Times
A racist caricature from 19th-century minstrel theater still haunts America.
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65 Boundary-Breaking Black Women Who Have Paved The Way | Essence
It’s International Women’s Day, and we’re taking a look back at some African-American women who haved paved the way for both us and future generations. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] From legendary icons like Madame C.J. Walker and Nina Simone to 21st century trailblazers like Michelle Obama and Ava DuVernay, here are 65 dynamic women who have inspired […]
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These Harrowing Pictures Capture The Reality Of “Bloody Sunday” In 1965 | Buzzfeed
“There are no broad highways that lead us easily and inevitably to quick solutions. But we must keep going.” —Martin Luther King Jr.
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Reparations Are a Moral Imperative and Political Disaster | Bloomberg
How Democrats can lead the discussion on racial inequality.
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A Previously Unknown Portrait of a Young Harriet Tubman Goes on View |Smithsonian Mag.com
“I was stunned,” says director Lonnie Bunch; historic Emily Howland photo album contains dozens of other abolitionists and leaders who took an active role
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