James Baldwin on the American Negro image
Some more sage advice from James Baldwin on how the view of Africa affected the view of Black Americans.
Category: Society
What do you know about society? Are you part of a community? These articles cover everything from mental health to Jamaican coalitions.
Shoji Morimoto: a Tokyo “rent-a-person”
Aloneness isn't the same as loneliness but if you need someone, maybe this Japanese man can help.
Toni Morrison on Martin Luther King
It's MLK quotes galore today. But maybe you should stop and think about whether that's a good idea.
Doom Haikus, sponsored by 2020
In response to top news stories, hundreds of people submitted "doom haikus" that addressed the mess that was 2020.
The hidden history of Fred Hampton
In the first of a series, Sammy Willbourne looks at the hidden history of Fred Hampton, his death, and the legacy he left behind.
“Why Didn’t You Tell Me?” a podcast about the miseducation of life
Thierry Ngutegure, Felix Prince, and Tinashe Nyamande discuss their experiences of school and how that miseducation got them to where they are.
The world according to James Baldwin
This 4-minute video shows a brief glimpse into James Baldwin's life and why the FBI kept tabs on him.
Angela Davis: Revolution today
Angela Davis talked about revolution, the need to fight for progress, and her thoughts on modern feminism in a lecture for CCCB.
FlyGirl: a community and safe space for womxn
The Nottingham-based initiative connects womxn of all shades while prioritising those of colour.
Love from a Black perspective
What is love? Here are some quotes from some of the most famous Black writers and thinkers of our time.
The gentrification of Black Lives Matter
White co-option of Black struggle isn't new but it's more apparent now as it involves Black Lives Matter.
The Free Black University
Get educated with The Free Black University and it's recently opened e-library with a wide range of books by influential Black authors.
America’s Oldest Woman is Black and 116
Hester Ford has lived in 2 centuries and under 19 US presidents and is now 116 years old.
The FBI kept a file on Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein was seen as an extremist threat by the first director of the FBI, J. Edgar Hoover. And all for speaking out against racism and the Nazis.
Herbie Hancock on Buddhism and Creativity
Jazz legend Herbie Hancock talks about how Buddhism has "absolutely and positively" affected how he looks at everything in a lecture for Harvard University in 2014.