In 1946, Viola Desmond insisted on sitting in the whites-only section of a Nova Scotia movie theater, and now she’s being put on the $10 bill for her bravery.
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Deacons for Defense provided protection when no one else would | USA Today
Robert Hicks, Charles Sims and A.Z. Young started the first affiliate chapter in Bogalusa. The group’s intense confrontations with the Klan in Bogalusa was pivotal in forcing the federal government’s involvement on the behalf of the local African-American community.
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3 Nigerian Sisters Launch ‘Afreekmoji’ to Celebrate African Culture | Atlanta Black Star
Looking for ways to express emotions through keyboard expressions? Well look no further, these three sisters have launched an Afrocentric digital app that will help people express themselves and celebrate African culture.
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The Soul of W. E. B. Du Bois | The Paris Review
It is difficult to comprehend how daring it was for W. E. B. Du Bois to publish the most acclaimed book of his career in the face of this avalanche of beastly labels rushing down onto the Negro.
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Tuesdays in the Newsroom Visits Inkwell Beach and Oak Bluffs Summers | Vineyard Gazette
“We never had to go out of our circle, and because of the richness of the circle we never wanted to.”
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Little Girl Mesmerized by Michelle Obama Portrait Thinks She’s ‘a Queen’ | The Cut
Turns out that adorable little girl who stood open-mouthed in front of Michelle Obama’s official portrait didn’t know she was looking at a former First Lady — she thought she was looking at a queen.
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The ‘Get Out’ Posters You Didn’t See at the Movies | The New York Times
The teacup. The wide-open eyes frozen in fear. The sunken place. That deer.
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A history of Seattle’s African American community – in pictures | The Guardian
Al Smith documented the African American culture of his hometown for over 50 years. He photographed friends, family, the music scene and clubs with a warmth and intimacy that celebrated the vibrant social life of the city. Seattle on the Spot is at the Museum of History and Industry until 17 June
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Ta-Nehisi Coates Takes On Another Superhero | Slate
Those of you who’ve never read a Captain America comic book or seen him in the Marvel movies would be forgiven for thinking of Captain America as an unblinking mascot for American nationalism. In fact, the best thing about the story of Captain America is the implicit irony.
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Black Incarceration Rates Are Dropping While White Rates Rises, But What’s Really Behind This Surprising Trend?
Criminal justice observers are making note of a trend in incarceration that goes against conventional wisdom and deserves attention.
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