African-American history
Angela Davis: collective leadership and unity will defeat Trump
March 14, 2017Davis stressed that the struggles for gender and racial equality are “at the center of the struggle for democracy. If anyone knows the way we should be heading, it’s today’s youth.”
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Book review: “Paul Robeson for Beginners”
October 14, 2014A wonderful book that reveals and celebrates the life of an exceptional man who left a majestic and lasting legacy to the world.
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“The Butler” brings civil rights era to life
August 27, 2013Forest Whitaker Is incapable of anything that isn't stellar. The rest of the cast, basically everybody in Hollywood, Is completely stunning.
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Today in women’s history: Singer Rosetta Tharpe was born
March 20, 2013Known as a pioneer of 20th-century music, "Sister" Rosetta Tharpe (March 20, 1915 - October 9, 1973) was a singer, songwriter, guitarist and recording artist.
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University of Pennsylvania awards Du Bois honorary doctorate
February 23, 2012Today would have been the 144th birthday of WEB Du Bois, the great scholar, civil rights and peace activist.
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