Paris – Where the Black Diaspora Meets
Julia Browne, historian and tour guide, takes us back to Paris as a meeting place for descendants of Africa scattered across the globe.
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Black Music: The Sound of Freedom
From the spirituals flowed melodies for the soul. It transitioned to a syncopation, improv of early folk music evolving into blues, jazz, gospel, swing, R&B and Hip-Hop.
A Mother’s Child – Lasting Gifts of Wit and Wisdom
We all are someone’s child. Maybe she’s called Mommy, Auntie, Nanna or Big Momma, but we carry her light and love in our hearts, whether she’s here or has joined the ancestors.
“Mothers” of Movements: Black Matriarchs’ Legacy on Civil Rights Activism
The Black matriarch stands resolute as the cornerstone of Black America–a beacon of wisdom that commands audience and allegiance.
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.
Herstory is Our Story!
Let’s lift up our narrative and shine light on our history and celebrate the deeds of women warriors—herstory—past and present.
Embracing Love: A Mother-Daughter Blueprint
From mundane moments to life’s greatest milestones, my affirmations for my daughter, Sasha, are an enduring prayer for her well-being.
Joy is Our Birthright
Tracey Michae'l Lewis-Giggetts, creator of more than a dozen books including essays, children’s books and collaborations, boldly affirms the concept in Black Joy: Stories of Resistance, Resilience and Restoration – a collection of 36 essays, birthed from her grief and trauma. Resistance, resilience and restoration are baked into our ancestral DNA. Those themes define and…
Octavia E. Butler, Mother of Afrofuturism Envisions the Blueprint for Change
Octavia Butler’s science fiction works gave her the chance to comment on every aspect of humanity.
Make A Joyful Noise With Poetry
T’is the season when caroling and holiday greetings are familiar refrains, sounding memories of yesterday. Beyond merry greetings, we welcome the rhythms and sensibilities of poetry to evoke passion and convey appreciation for the season, the future and the moment. Words that rhyme or not, they make a joyful noise to hopeful aspirations. Join us…