African Americans
Angelinos take status to the grave at Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery
November 27, 2018Founded on the principle of accepting people regardless of their religion, race, or economic standing, Angelus-Rosedale offers an unfolding history of Los Angeles.
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Oprah pulls for Stacey Abrams in battle for the “soul of Georgia”
November 2, 2018The celebrity encouraged women of all races—“sisters...not just ‘sistahs,’” to remember that they would have been “just a piece of property” with no ballot barely a century ago.
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‘The Hate U Give,’ a moving portrayal of Black duality
October 15, 2018The film delivers a decisive and clear message about societal injustices and police brutality, while also packaging it in a way that isn’t too preachy.
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Kaepernick honored with medal named after U.S. Communist W.E.B. Du Bois
October 12, 2018The W.E.B. Du Bois medal is awarded by Harvard "to individuals in the U.S. and around the globe in recognition of their contributions to African and African-American culture and the life of the mind.”
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‘United Skates,’ an eye-opening documentary on African-American roller rinks
October 3, 2018Roller skating rinks have declined precipitously over the last decades in America, and we get to see some of the reasons why.
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