Posts by dr_fran
Who Were the White Folks of Freedom Summer?
These white allies joined in the fight for civil rights in the Freedom Summer of 1964.
Read MoreNew Malcolm X Diary Reveals a Revolutionary Optimist
The Diary of Malcolm X was recently published after being converted from microfilm. The activist’s daughter, Ilyasah Al-Shabazz, was the editor.
Read MoreWho Was the Unsung Hero of the 1964 Civil Rights Act?
Activist Clarence M. Mitchell Jr.’s name might not be known in every household, but his actions with the NAACP changed history.
Read MoreThe 2014 Gathering for Racial Repair and Reconciliation – Live!
A video series of presentations by scholars and activists at ABHM’s 2014 Gathering for Racial Repair and Reconciliation.
Read MoreNew Wave of African Writers With an Internationalist Bent
Discover the names and stories of African writers who are garnering attention and awards for their work.
Read MoreRacial Repair and Reconciliation: How Can We Achieve Them?
The exhibit provides an overview of the topic through text and videos. It samples processes for repair and reconciliation in use around the country, along with links to books, videos, and websites for deeper understanding and action.
Read MoreAn Original Freedom Rider Reflects on the Struggle
Hank Thomas was arrested in 1961, when he was just a teenager, for riding segregated buses in a south that ignored desegregation laws.
Read MoreHow Hip-Hop Has Become a Gateway to Black Poetry
An episode of Left of Black delves into the world of hip hop and its connections to poetry and Black culture.
Read MoreBaptism by Fire
America is so steeped in racism that even fight departments discriminate against Black applicants who want to save lives.
Read MoreTexas county unwittingly votes in favour of reparations for African Americans
Some Dallas county commissioners were surprised to realized they voted for reparations after failing to read a full bill,
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