Death in America” is an Eisner nominated short story that originally appeared in the Vertigo CMYK: Black issue. Written by Tom King with art by John Paul Leon it follows the true story of Henry Louis Johnson, an African-American soldier in World War I who was held up as a war hero but died in poverty.
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End-of-Life Decisions Are More Challenging for Black People – KOLUMN Magazine
Fueled by religious beliefs and mistrust of the medical system, the lack of end-of-life planning has long-lasting financial consequences.
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Young, Black, and Watching Roots
Roots, the novel by Alex Haley, appeared on bookstore shelves in 1976; the mini-series debuted to record audiences a year later. Unflinchingly honest, it launched a necessary discourse on the brutality of slavery and the way its repercussions continue to shape the lives of black Americans.
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Jimmy Carter Makes One Final Push to End Racism – KOLUMN Magazine
The former president wants his fellow Christians to lead the country to reconciliation. But churches are in a period of profound uncertainty.
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Juneteenth: Black America’s Independence Day
“On this day 150 years ago, more than two years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, the slaves of Galveston, Texas finally received word that the Civil War was over.
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What It Means for Black Youth as South Carolina Plans to Raise the Age of Juvenile Offenders from 17 to 18 – KOLUMN Magazine
South Carolina will join the ranks of other states who keep teenagers in the juvenile justice system until age 18.
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Why I Africa: On Traveling The Continent As A Black American – KOLUMN Magazine
In the month and a half I’ve been in South Africa I’ve hung out in big cities like Cape Town and Johannesburg and driven through the desert of the Northern Cape.
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Genetic Analysis Of African Americans From African Diaspora And Great Migration Reveals Unique Ancestry, Origins
Where are you really from? It’s a question that most African Americans cannot answer beyond their home state.
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Gentrification Everywhere: Black Folks in Austin, Texas ‘Pushed Out’ to Make Way for Tech-Start Ups and Hipsters?
African-Americans are leaving the city of Austin, Texas, in droves, according to a new study. The reason: They can no longer afford the homes.
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The End of Black Harlem – KOLUMN
HARLEM – Newcomers say gentrification is about wealth, not race. But that’s a distinction without a difference.
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