Now Is The Time To Revive MLK’s Vision For African-American Culture
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s America is one where citizens act as the best possible representatives of their respective cultures and traditions.
Meet A Teen Prodigy Who Rose From American Slavery As A Poet
The teenage prodigy poet’s story is one of hope, faith, and perseverance, despite living as a slave in 18th-century America.
9 Famous Spirituals To Enlighten Your Understanding Of Black American History
Our senior choir sings spirituals year round, because we love the expression of praise and worship of Christ, the sharing of a gospel, reflected in sweet poetry and lush melody.
Riveting Stories Of Black American History From The Backwoods Of Alabama
You might not have heard of these less celebrated Black History Month heroes, but their lives of faith and service are worthy of recognition.
African-Americans Have a Long History Of Championing Gun Rights
Martin Luther King Jr.’s inability to practice his Second Amendment rights was just another episode in a long history of attacks on African Americans.
After Apologizing, Gina Rodriguez Still Under Fire For ‘Anti-Black’ Remarks
Actress Gina Rodriguez, an outspoken progressive, is on the receiving end of criticism for issuing a string of ‘anti-black’ remarks.
The Worst Racism My Children Have Experienced Came From Black Peers
I hope the life of McKenzie Adams will open the eyes of the black community to the destruction of racial politics and that my kids will join others with the same kind of independent streak.
High-Profile Films Show How To Bravely Discuss Race In 2018
Many of the films depicting the African-American experience this year are admirable, but the most meaningful one is, ironically, by the man who made ‘Dumb and Dumber.’
Black Trump Supporters Declare Their Independence From The Democratic Party
Growing numbers of non-white conservatives and libertarians suggest Democrats might be losing their monopoly on the minority vote.
Aretha Franklin Taught The World About Rising Above Your Troubles With Joy
In passing, Aretha Franklin stands as a reminder that our love for each other can be improved so much more effectively through joy rather than hate.
Aretha Franklin, Queen Of Soul, Dies At 76
Today, at the age of 76, Aretha Franklin passed away among friends and family at her home in Detroit. Franklin had been battling advanced pancreatic cancer.
If We’re Going To Have A Racial Double Standard, It Should Be About Black Americans Only
No other group—not Hispanics, Muslims, or anyone else—have faced what black Americans have. Race in America is not about people of color. It’s about black people.
Michigan’s Underdog Senate Primary Winner John James Offers A Bright Future For Voters And Republicans
Ignoring the Michigan race as an easy win for an incumbent Democrat is a mistake, with several factors making this a contest to watch.
Montreal Jazz Festival Bans Musical For Allowing White Woman To Sing Slave Songs
Rather than allow a white woman to perform a cultural touchstone of America, protesters shut it down. What a disservice that is to the creators of these works.
Lefty Gentrification Of Washington DC Brings Negatives For Black Residents
Some of the trends defining urban readjustment in Washington suggest the liberal technocratic elite are often indifferent to the needs of their black neighbors.
Study Finds Marriage, Church Attendance Improve Black Men’s Economic Success
‘Many African-Americans think that poverty and incarceration are endemic to black men. However, most black men will marry, work, and not be arrested,’ says a study author.
Ta-Nehisi Coates Writes An Incoherent, Divisive Attack On Kanye West
Ta-Nehisi Coates is asking Kanye West to embrace his take on race relations. Kanye is saying no.
The Contradiction At The Heart Of Achieving Racial Justice In America
Anders Walker’s thoughtful new book, ‘The Burning House,’ examines a tough question: Can we achieve real equality while preserving African-Americans’ strong cultural identity that was forged in violence and oppression?
The Bicentennial Of His Birth Is The Perfect Time To Get Better Acquainted With American Hero Frederick Douglass
Douglass called out the horrors of slavery by affirming founding principles. Now leading voices in government and culture illuminate why his ideas matter today.
Kanye West Unloads On Identity Politics As ‘Self-Victimization’ And ‘Slavery’
The controversial music star unloads on race-to-the-bottom politics, proclaims ‘self victimization is a disease.’
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