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.
Article Category: Harlem Renaissance
Showing Up With the Stars in Paris Noir
Bricktop, the fiery red headed saloon keeper, held court in Paris' "it" scene. Captivating artists and expats helped her build bridges that traversed class, nationalism and cultures.
The Prophet – Molding Wings That Soar
Nancy Elizabeth Prophet, unsung Black sculptress, is the first of three-part tribute to Paris Pathfinders by Julia Browne.
Traveling While Black
The first Black woman Supreme Court Justice has been officially sworn in. Harvard-trained, Florida-native, Associate Justice Brown Jackson is the first Supreme Court Justice with experience as a public defender.
Paulette Nardal – Birthing the Diaspora
Black Paris in the 1920's was deeply divided by language, culture and ideology. Intellectual Paulette Nardal helped to close the gulf.