The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth
Juneteenth is one of the most important events in our nation’s history. On June 19, 1865 enslaved African Americans in Galveston Bay, Texas were notified by Union troops they, along with all other enslaved black people in the state, were free by...Read More
Art as a Platform for Justice
One of the most esteemed entertainers of the 20th century, Harry Belafonte leveraged his decades-long career in music, movies, and theater to challenge racial barriers. Whether performing on the Ed Sullivan Show or marching alongside Martin Luther...Read More
Celebrating Nat King Cole's 100th Birthday
Nat King Cole was a musical trailblazer, activist and undeniably unique. On March 16, 2019, we will celebrate the centennial birthday of this African American icon. Discover six facts about the icon that you may not have known.Read More
A Writer Is by Definition a Disturber of the Peace
The human condition that Baldwin so masterfully observes and interrogates in his writings transcends his own place in history, and proves still relevant many generations after their publication.Read More
