Subject Frank Bowling; Abstractions; Art Description Frank Bowling’s luminous abstractions are made through a process that can best be described … Continue reading Uncovering the Depths of Frank Bowling’s Radiant Abstractions
Subject Ignatius Sancho; Historical Documents; Letters 18th Century London Description On Aug. 7, 1768, Mr. M had a headache. Luckily, … Continue reading LETTERS OF IGNATIUS SANCHO OFFER WINDOW TO LIFE OF BLACK MAN IN 18TH-CENTURY LONDON
Subject Kartemquin Films; Amir George; Documentaries Description Kartemquin Films, the award-winning Chicago-based documentary organization known for its cutting-edge films, has … Continue reading Amir George Named as First Black Artistic Director of Kartemquin Films
Subject Zulu King; South Africa; King Misuzulu Description South Africa’s new Zulu king, Misuzulu kaZwelithini, has been officially recognised as … Continue reading ‘Our king’: Ramaphosa recognises South Africa’s new Zulu ruler
Subject Sophie Kloppenburg; Posey County Description Mount Vernon, Indiana — Sophie Kloppenburg stepped up to a lectern, said her name and … Continue reading More than a century after 7 Black men were lynched, an Indiana teen sought to rectify the injustice
Subject Derek Richardson; NBA Referee; Elementary School Description An elementary school in Inglewood, California will have its name changed after being purchased … Continue reading NBA REFEREE DEREK RICHARDSON BUYS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND NAMES IT AFTER HIS MOTHER
Subject Poetry; Author; Chicago; Harold Green III Description It seems that Harold Green III always has something new going on. The last … Continue reading Chicago author uses poetry, symbolism to write new legacy for Black men
Subject Ernest Gaines; Novelist; U.S. Postal Service’s Black Heritage Description Novelist Ernest J. Gaines, whose poor childhood on a small … Continue reading Louisiana native and author Ernest Gaines to appear on U.S. stamp
Subject Comic Books; Black Green Lantern; John Stewart Description Back in 2010, I ran reaction to the trailer to the then-upcoming Green Lantern movie, … Continue reading How People Reacted To A Black Green Lantern, In 1971
Subject S3 Recycling; Freeman; Darrell Freeman Description “Darrell talked to me every day. Now, Nathan and I speak at least … Continue reading CEO of S3 Recycling now works with another Freeman, continuing legacy of late trailblazer
