Posts by dr_fran
Dying for Freedom
When President Lincoln ended slavery, there was no plan for th lives of millions of formerly enslaved people that hung in the balance.
Read MoreOhio Enacts “Black Laws”
Ohio became the first state to restrict the lives and movement of Black residents in 1804 with its so-called Black Laws.
Read MoreMuseum program challenges students to rethink race, beauty and stereotypes
The St. Louis Art Museum hosts an annual exhibit featuring people of color to resist racist stereotypes that plague Black Americans.
Read MoreWhy We Need a New Emancipation Proclamation
What was once a groundbreaking end to slavery falls short at combating modern racism in the United States.
Read More12 Films That Dared to Tackle Slavery From Roots to Django Unchained
Check out these stories on the big screen if you want to learn more about the enslavement of African people.
Read MoreHappy Kwanzaa!
Learn about a relatively recent holiday that celebrates Black culture every December around the world.
Read MoreGet Well Soon, Madiba
Beloved activist and former president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, has been hospitalized due to poor health.
Read More9-year-old Brooklyn rapper memorializes Sandy Hook tragedy with his song ‘Stop Da Violence’
An aspiring rapper who has yet to reach double digits has released his latest song in response to a school shooting.
Read MoreSenior With Perfect SAT Score: ‘I Try to Give Back’
Cameron Clarke’s future is high thanks to his hard work and intelligence, and his compassion helps others, too.
Read MoreWatch “Breaking The Taboo” (On USA’s Failed War On Drugs) Narrated by Morgan Freeman
Actor Morgan Freeman’s memorable voice narrates this documentary about the country’s failed war on drugs.
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