Subject James Ivy Richardson II; Poet; Grammy Award Winner Description Thirty years before bright stage lights and sold-out shows became … Continue reading Grammy-winning poet J. Ivy praises the teacher who recognized his potential: “My whole life changed”
Subject The significance of the Birmingham campaign in the civil rights movement Description “In “You Have to Be Prepared to … Continue reading Martin Luther King Jr.’s High-Stakes Gamble in Birmingham
Subject The art of becoming who we are Description Tariq Trotter aka Black Thought, the legendary MC and co-founder of The … Continue reading BLACK THOUGHT OF THE ROOTS ANNOUNCES NEW MEMOIR ‘THE UPCYCLED SELF
Subject Paul Laurence Dunbar; Poet; Black Experience Description Paul Laurence Dunbar was only 33 years old when he died in 1906. … Continue reading The brief but shining life of Paul Laurence Dunbar, a poet who gave dignity to the Black experience
Subject DC Universe; Milestone Media; Morgan Hampton; Dorado Quick Description Ever since he was 6 years old, Morgan Hampton has … Continue reading DC Universe expands to include more diverse roster of writers and illustrators
Subject Alex Haley; Malcolm X; Roots Description 50 years ago, the celebrated author spoke in Royce Hall about his work … Continue reading Time capsule: Alex Haley’s deep dive on Malcolm X and ‘Roots’ at UCLA
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 Law Enforcement; Poetry; Young Black Men Description When a dozen young Black men and a dozen police officers gather … Continue reading How Word is Bond Brings Young Black Men and Law Enforcement Together Through Poetry
Subject Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards; Literature; Ishmael Reed Description Author, playwright and longtime champion of multiculturalism Ishmael Reed is receiving a … Continue reading Ishmael Reed Among Winners Of Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards
Subject African Folktales; Ashley Bryan; Children’s Books; Illustrator Description Ashley Bryan, a prolific and prize-winning children’s author and illustrator who … Continue reading Ashley Bryan, acclaimed children’s author, dead at 98
