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Jesse Jackson: The Bridge Between the Movement and My Generation
For those of us who are now in our early 50s — Black men who came of age in America’s inner cities during the 1980s and early 1990s — the Civil Rights Movement was both history and inheritance. We were too young to march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. Too young to remember segregated lunch counters. But we were not so far removed that the movement felt distant. The victories of the 1960s had opened doors. Yet the neighborhoods we grew up in were still marked by underfunded
Feb 173 min read


Assata Shakur, a symbol of Black liberation and resilience, has passed away in Cuba at 78.
Havana, Cuba — Assata Olugbala Shakur, known to many as one of the most polarizing and enduring figures of the Black liberation movement,...
Sep 27, 20254 min read


Eric Monte: The Hidden Architect of Black Television
Eric Monte—born Kenneth Williams on December 25, 1943, in Chicago—was a visionary writer who shaped the portrayal of African‑American...
Jul 27, 20252 min read


AfroPreak 2025: A Vibrant Celebration of Black Culture at Preakness 150
BALTIMORE, MD — As the 150th Preakness Stakes captivated horse racing enthusiasts, AfroPreak 2025 emerged as a dynamic celebration of...
May 18, 20252 min read


10 Black Designers Who Shaped Fashion History
From Elizabeth Keckley to Telfar Clemens, Black designers have changed fashion history and paved the way for other creatives of color...
Mar 23, 20253 min read


NAACP Urges Black Consumers to Support Pro-DEI Companies with New Spending Guide
The NAACP is calling on Black Americans to direct their buying power toward companies that continue to support diversity, equity, and...
Feb 22, 20253 min read


10 Baltimoreans in History You Need to Know
Baltimore has long been a hub of Black excellence, resilience, and cultural influence. From civil rights leaders to groundbreaking...
Feb 20, 20253 min read
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