Frederick Douglass and the Power of Pictures
Subject Frederick Douglass; Photographs; Photography Description Frederick Douglass was a firm believer in the power of pictures. In an 1861 … Continue reading Frederick Douglass and the Power of Pictures
Month: February 2020
The Triple Nickles: A 75-Year Legacy
Subject The Triple Nickles; Black History; African American Paratrooper Unit; Description It has been said that Black history is simply … Continue reading The Triple Nickles: A 75-Year Legacy
Black Men Asked To Make Pledge Against Violence With “1,000 Man March”
Subject March For Awareness; Community Description The Ouachita Parish NAACP is making a stand against violence among black men in … Continue reading Black Men Asked To Make Pledge Against Violence With “1,000 Man March”
Berkeley’s California Typewriter to close after 70 years of service
Subject Typewriters; Berkeley; Herb Permillion Description After opening its doors to service manual and electric typewriters, printers and business machines … Continue reading Berkeley’s California Typewriter to close after 70 years of service
Before Nintendo and Atari: How a Black Engineer Changed the Video Game Industry Forever
Subject Video Games; Console Development; Engineer Description Each evokes memories of the golden age of video games, which brought the … Continue reading Before Nintendo and Atari: How a Black Engineer Changed the Video Game Industry Forever
Doctor Who Treated First Chicago Coronavirus Patients Describes Unknowns During Outbreak’s Beginning
Subject Coronavirus; Chicago; On the Frontlines Description The local doctor who treated the first, and so far, only coronavirus patients … Continue reading Doctor Who Treated First Chicago Coronavirus Patients Describes Unknowns During Outbreak’s Beginning
Four Black Men Set the Stage for Fair Housing in Grand Rapids With One Neighborhood
Subject Real Estate; Housing; Grand Rapids Description Dr. Julius Franks, Samuel Triplett, JE Adams, and Joseph Lee fought redlining in … Continue reading Four Black Men Set the Stage for Fair Housing in Grand Rapids With One Neighborhood
‘The Wire’ Honored With ‘Classic TV’ Award by American Black Film Festival
Subject American Black Film Festival; The Wire; Awards Description The ABFF celebrated the series for being widely regarded as “one … Continue reading ‘The Wire’ Honored With ‘Classic TV’ Award by American Black Film Festival
Jaime Harrison Is Running To Unseat Lindsey Graham and Change the Face of Southern Politics
Subject Politics; South Carolina Description Hungry For A Change the South Carolina Democratic leader believes a ‘new south’ is emerging. … Continue reading Jaime Harrison Is Running To Unseat Lindsey Graham and Change the Face of Southern Politics
Nikole Hannah-Jones Talks to Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi About Their Book, “Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You.”
Subject Arming The Youths With Knowledge; Books; Racism; Education Description Nikole Hannah-Jones, the founder of the 1619 Project, spoke to … Continue reading Nikole Hannah-Jones Talks to Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi About Their Book, “Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You.”