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In the new History Channel documentary series “Thomas Jefferson,” America’s third president claimed that he had a plan to free enslaved Black Americans years before the American Revolution. Jefferson wrote in his memoir, “Autobiography of Thomas Jefferson,” that in 1769 he and his cousin proposed a bill that would… Read more…
5 Inconvenient, Ugly Truths About America’s ‘Founding Fathers’ And Slavery Read More »
As we prepare to celebrate Black History Month, I can’t remember ever feeling more pessimistic about race relations than I do right now. Donald Trump is back in office, and on day one, he banned all diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the federal government. He rescinded an executive order signed by… Read more…
Kamala Harris Insider: Why We Can’t Let Trump Take Our History Read More »
Over the last several weeks, The Root has reported extensively on Donald Trump’s crusade against diversity, equity and inclusion. Frighteningly, that crusade has extended to the U.S. military as well. Read more…
Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLOs) are a crucial part of Black History, and they continue to play a vital role in trying to uplift people who look like us. Yeah, some of the members of these organizations can be a bit…much. (Full disclosure, I am a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated… Read
In light of Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 Super Bowl halftime show performance and the subsequent online chatter about the symbolism and hidden political messages riddled throughout, it made us ponder what role artist’s play in amplifying causes and pertinent messages to the masses. Read more…
In light of Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 Super Bowl halftime show performance and the subsequent online chatter about the symbolism and hidden messages riddled throughout, it made us ponder what role artist’s play in amplifying causes and pertinent messages to the masses. Read more…
In this digital age of disinformation, it’s easy for simple facts about the Civil Rights Movement to get misconstrued. During this era, which rose to prominence in the 1950s, Black folks worked diligently—and even lost their lives along the way—to level the racist playing field and achieve equal rights. As we… Read more…
13 Myths And Truths About The Civil Rights Movement Read More »
As the internet continues to debate Kendrick Lamar’s larger-than-life Super Bowl halftime show, there’s one group of people who are up in arms: white folks. On Monday, The Root reported that MAGA supporters were up in arms as Lamar’s critical messaging of America went over their heads. Read more…
White people Calling out Kendrick Lamar For Making them Feel Excluded Read More »
A grisly case that took over national news years ago, involving a hitman hired to kill a Black Atlanta woman, now has a new development. The convicted killer is no longer sentenced to be executed. However, he’s not home free. Read more…
Most Black Americans have never heard of the Red Summer of 1919…but it is an element of Black history that we need to pay attention to. This country specializes in committing monstrous atrocities and then ignoring the consequences of their actions. It happened with Native Americans and the Trail of Tears. And, of… Read more…
