Posts by Paul Newcomb
AfriCOBRA: the collective that helped shape the black arts movement
This article touches on AfriCOBRA, an organization that helped push the black arts movement forward.
Read MoreAmerica’s segregated shores: beaches’ long history as a racial background
Schools, neighborhoods, and public spaces were segregated during the Jim Crow era. This piece touches on how America’s beaches and recreational areas were segregated during that time.
Read MoreThere Goes the Neighborhood: How Food Helps Drive Gentrification
When talking about gentrification, housing is talked about as a main contributor. This article discusses how food can help drive the gentrification of black neighborhoods like Harlem.
Read MoreA radical archive arrives at Harvard
Harvard University acquired and is currently in the process of archiving educator and activist Angela Davis’ work. The archivists estimate the collection will be available in 2019.
Read MoreHow the Obsidian Collection is Bringing Black Newspapers to Google
The Obsidian Project is digitizing black press from the Great Migration, Civil Rights, and Jim Crow era and making virtual exhibits available to the public for free.
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