Posts Tagged ‘Activism’
When Black Women Fought Back and Won!
Welcome to Black Studies with Director EJ, a former history teacher, journalist, and award-winning documentary filmmaker and social media influencer (TheDirector_Ej on IG and Director_EJ on TikTok). In this class, we will explore the inspiring stories of Black women who fought back and won against systems of oppression and racism. Join us on Thursday, March 13th,…
Read MoreWhich Musical Artist Was a Principal Financier of the Civil Rights Movement?
Did you ever wonder how the leaders of the Civil Rights Movement were able to organize huge demonstrations and travel around the country to speak to groups large and small?
Read More‘Fixing a problem we didn’t cause’: Black Appalachian activists cultivating power
Black activists in Appalachia challenge stereotypes and advocate for social and economic improvements in their communities. Their efforts focus on reshaping the narrative around Black identity in the region while addressing issues such as healthcare, education, and safety.
Read MoreHow to Win a Rigged Game
The Civil Rights Movement is worth studying not just because they were right, but because they won.
Read MoreHis Father Bankrupted the Klan. Now He’s Going to Congress to Continue the Fight.
Though Democrats will be in the minority in the House, Shomari Figures says that his mission, including healthcare and voting, hasn’t changed.
Read MoreThis Day in History: The North Star Newspaper is Published
The creation and first issue of The North Star by Frederick Douglass in1847.
Read MoreRosa Parks Day
Rosa Parks Day honors the American Civil Rights hero on December 1st, the day she refused to give up her seat for a white passenger while riding a Montgomery, Alabama city bus. In some states it’s also celebrated on February 4th, her birthday, or the first Monday after her birthday – February 5th in 2024.
Read MoreCrook’s Lens Exhibit
Opening Reception and Book Signing Saturday, September 14, 3-6 pm On the heels of his recently published book of the same title, Ron Wilkins brings a considerable number of works in his portfolio to The William Grant Still Arts Center. Through Crook’s Lens: A Photographic Journey Through the Black Liberation Struggle, we experience the world…
Read MoreA Black Teen Is Helping Save Mississippi’s Oysters
Demi Johnson has raised over 1,000 oysters, and her conservation efforts have been recognized by the National Geographic Society.
Read MoreEvanston’s groundbreaking reparations program challenged by lawsuit from a conservative activist group
White residents of Evanston, Illinois challenge a program that would provide reparations for descendants of Black residents.
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