The enslaved man who taught Jack Daniel how to make whiskey [*]
The world-renowned whiskey has a history involving an enslaved Black man and the stealing of his work.
Tag: Racism
What are you doing, Lenny?
I already put this in a tweet but it feels more permanent and "mine" in a blog post so deal with it.
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.
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.
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.
Bon Appetit but with more POCs and the racism isn't addressed
Bon Appetit started uploading videos again a few months ago but how is it? Jack Saint investigated.
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.
Albert Murray on race, jazz, and modernism
The late jazz critic's life and career spanned a century and his book, The Omni-Americans, celebrates its 50th anniversary.
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 Collapse of Bon Appétit
Bon Appétit's collapse wasn't an accident and Jack Saint's analysis of the channel's racism is something everyone should watch.
Race and Modern Architecture: A Review
Race and Modern Architecture examines the impact people of colour have had on the field for the last few centuries.
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.
Marni apologises for racist “Jungle Mood” campaign
Marni apologised for its inappropriate "Jungle Mood" campaign shoot but there's more to it than racist imagery.
24 Anti-Racist Books You Should Read
These 24 anti-racist books are essential reading, with 19 books chosen by Open Culture readers and 5 by us.