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Bunny Sigler, Who Helped Create 1970s Philly Sound, Dies at 76 | AFRO

October 10, 2017African American Culture, African American History ...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Walter “Bunny” Sigler, a singer, songwriter and producer who helped create “The Sound of Philadelphia” in the 1970s, has died.

Kennedy Center Launches Its First Ever Hip-Hop Season | DCist

October 5, 2017African American Art, African American Culture ...

“Goal number one is to provide a home for the culture: artists, organizations, and individuals interested in presenting hip-hop related programs…”

African-American Day Parade set for Sept. 17 | New York Amsterdam News

August 15, 2017August 16, 2017African American Culture, African American Families ...

Dubbed as the “Largest Black Parade in America,” the 48th Annual African-American Day Parade is set to take place Sunday, Sept. 17, at 1 p.m. in Harlem.

When Black Hair Violates The Dress Code | NPR

July 20, 2017July 20, 2017African American Culture, KOLUMN ...

Raising teenage girls can be a tough job. Raising black teenage girls as white parents can be even tougher. Aaron and Colleen Cook knew that when they adopted their twin daughters, Mya and Deanna.

Colorism as Racism: Garvey, Du Bois and the Other Color Line – Black Perspectives

May 31, 2017African American Commuities, African American Culture ...

One hundred years ago this month, Marcus Mosiah Garvey and thirteen associates gathered in a Harlem basement to found the New York branch of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA).

How Insightful Is Dear White People? – The Atlantic

May 17, 2017African American Commuities, African American Culture ...

Four Atlantic staffers discuss the Netflix show’s portrayal of a group of black students at a mostly white elite university.

Kwanzaa creator celebrates holiday’s anniversary in Phila. – The Philadelphia Tribune

January 3, 2017African American Commuities, African American Culture ...

The Kwanzaa holiday is celebrated each year on December 26 through January 1 by African Americans as a way to reaffirm their heritage that is rooted in African culture and reflected in the best practices of African-American people.

Black Lotus Is a Woman’s Search for Racial Identity in a Racist World

August 22, 2016September 4, 2016African American Literature, African American Lives ...

One woman’s journey into racial awareness and self-discovery takes readers down a winding road of abuse, pain and, ultimately, redemption.

Infamous Mothers: A New Vision

July 21, 2016June 20, 2022African American Literature, African American Photography ...

Infamous Mothers presents its first installment in a series of coffee table books celebrating the stories of African-American mothers from Chicago who have gone on such journeys, bringing back extraordinary gifts.

If Black Men Want to Heal Racism’s Wounds, We Can’t Pretend to Be Strong All the Time

July 21, 2016Uncategorized

We’re proud that we’ve survived. But we should be honest about the costs.