Posts by Paul Johnson
Michelle Materre, Champion of Black Independent Film, Dies at 67
Through her distribution company and an educational series, Ms. Michelle Materre was for decades a tireless advocate for underrepresented filmmakers.
Read MoreCalifornia panel OKs reparations limit for slave descendants
Reparations efforts at the federal level have not gone anywhere, but cities and universities are taking up the issue, such as the California Tuesday Panel.
Read MoreReggie Jackson: My Problem With How The American Public Reacted To Will Smith Slapping Chris Rock
The over the top remarks about Will Smith and inconsideration of Jada Pinkett Smith’s feelings after the Oscar’s action shows the problem with the attitude of the American people.
Read MoreAriana DeBose Is First Openly Queer Woman Of Color To Win An Oscar: ‘There Is A Place For Us’
Ariana DeBose Is First Openly Queer Woman Of Color to win an Oscar, and she turned visibly emotional as she acknowledged the historic significance of her win in her acceptance speech.
Read MoreSenator Booker moves Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson to tears during emotional speech
“You have earned this spot. You are worthy. You are a great American,” said Sen. Cory Booker to Judge Jackson, who stands to become the first Black woman Supreme Court justice.
Read MoreWhat to watch as Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court hearings begin
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson prepares to deliver an opening statement on Monday before the Senate Judiciary Committee after being nominated for the Supreme Court.
Read MoreOverlooked No More: Louise Little, Activist and Mother of Malcolm X
Louise Little fought oppression in public and private spheres, and shaped her son’s education as he evolved into a powerful thinker and speaker.
Read MoreMarch 16 Marks Founding of Freedom’s Journal
The Anniversary of the Black-owned newspaper had run for two years, fighting for racial equality and sharing opportunities for newly freed Black people.
Read MoreActivist Donna Hylton fights for criminal justice reform after 27 years in prison
Donna Hylton, who experienced unimaginable childhood trauma, discusses the path that led her to found the organization, A Little Piece of Light.
Read MoreWHO Africa’s 1st woman leader helps continent fight COVID
Dr. Matshidiso Moeti has overcome discrimination in apartheid South Africa to become one of the world’s top health administrators, and aids the fight against the COVID pandemic.
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