There are way too many white people at the cookout, and it's time we revoke some memberships. Black people have to admit that there is too much excitement in finding an ally, friend, or foe who is "down for the Black cause," and it enables us to make our judgment prematurely. Let's be frank; we love a good "old fashioned" overbooking to the Black cookout
Read MoreOn February 14, 1920, Mamie Smith stepped into the spotlight to replace the ailing Sophia Tucker, recording two tracks, “That Thing Called Love” and “You Can’t Keep a Good Man Down,” under the record label Okeh. Her success was such that not only was she invited to record another song on August 10 of that same year, but other record companies also decided to seek out other Black voices to bring them to the public
Read MoreMore than half of the planet is currently embroiled in some form of armed conflict, and conflicts are an endless source of all kinds of abuses. Occasionally, we feel compelled to fight for those who are far away, enduring violence. Let's dispel any illusions. We are all part of this global system; we embody it, suffer from it, and perpetuate it. There is no "us" without "them," and no "them" without "us."
Read MoreIn the rich tapestry of civil rights history, Claudette Colvin's name emerges as a silhouetted figure, eclipsed by the luminosity of household names we've come to know. While Rosa Parks commands the spotlight for her brave defiance aboard a Montgomery bus, it is Colvin who lays claim to an earlier, lesser-known act of rebellion.
Read MoreWhat better way to test a theory than by publishing? One of our last articles discussed how America's lust to scapegoat Trump in a system designed for him to excel by simply operating in the ways it has asked. And yet, the dialogue, which is much appreciated, emphasizes Trump and further proves our point
Read MoreGloria Richardson Dandridge (born Gloria St. Clair Hayes; Baltimore; May 6, 1922) was a pivotal activist in the history of civil rights for Black communities, yet her recognition often fell short.
Read MoreThe church is arguably the most “trusted” institution that the average American looks to for moral solidity. Despite sects in denomination, the church is regarded as a sacred place that bleeds God’s love and peace over anyone who wants it. Yet, the church’s silence regarding the genocide in Palestine couldn’t be louder.
Read MorePhoolan Devi's life is an extraordinary story of resilience, courage, and defiance against oppression. Born into a lower-caste family in rural India, Devi faced discrimination and violence from an early age. Her abduction and rape at the hands of a gang of bandits when she was just 18 years old marked a turning point in her life, leading her to seek vengeance against her perpetrators and join a gang of bandits herself.
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