Flint, Unleaded
Will the city’s water crisis finally be over when the last service line is replaced?
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A Decade After Water Crisis, Art Brings Hope and Healing to Flint
As the community rebuilds, Black artists like Keyon Lovett are helping by promoting unity and hope.
A Decade Later: the Flint Water Crisis Continues
In a twisted irony, April Earth Day celebrations coincide with the 10th anniversary of the Flint Water Crisis. A decade later, we caught up with former Flint Mayor Karen Weaver.
Victims of the Flint Water Crisis Are Still Waiting to Get Paid
by Willy Blackmore, reprinted from Word in Black. But so far only lawyers have seen any money. In 2021, when a settlement between the state of Michigan and residents of Flint was approved, there was a sense that those who were affected by the water crisis were close to reaching some kind of closure. “Flint families are finally…
Caring for the Ancestors’ Land
Bevelyn Afor Ukah believes gardening, art and activism are spiritual practices that people can use to heal themselves and create a better world.
Reading the Nation at 250: Who Is Missing From the Story?
As America prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence, a federal reading initiative reveals a glaring truth: the nation is still telling its story without Black women. Anniversaries like America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence reveal not only what is celebrated, but what is omitted and whose stories are…
2010’s The Women of BLM — From Hashtag to Global Movement
In the symphony of activism, Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi stand as virtuosos, each playing a vital note in the melody of change. United by a shared vision of justice, they embarked on a journey that would resonate far beyond the confines of their communities. Alicia, with her visionary leadership, Patrisse, with her…
2000’s Annette Gordon-Reed — Giving Voice to History
In the halls of academia, Annette Gordon-Reed’s intellect illuminates the shadows of history. With each lesson, she unravels the complexities of the past, weaving narratives that resonate with truth and empathy. Her most acclaimed works, Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings: An American Controversy and The Hemings of Monticello, documenting the paternity and lives of the…
1940’s Anna Arnold Hedgeman — Firebrand Feminist
Anna Arnold Hedgeman stands as a trailblazer, her journey a testament to the spirit of change. Amidst the turbulent currents of the Civil Rights Movement, Anna emerged as a true leader, her brilliance building a path toward equality and justice. With steadfast determination, she shattered barriers, becoming the first Black woman to hold a mayoral…
1960’s Shirley Chisholm — Unbought and Unbossed
The vibrant mosaic of American history is incomplete without Shirley Chisholm—a trailblazer of resilience and dedication. Amidst the ever-changing world of the 1960’s, she stood tall, a testament to unwavering determination and boundless courage. As the first Black woman elected to Congress, Shirley defied norms and shattered barriers with unwavering resolve. Her voice, bold and…
