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New 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 MoreFirst Trailer for Mini-Series of Acclaimed ‘The Book of Negroes’
Trailer and photos for the star-studded production, based on a true story, which debuts October 13, 2014. Adapted from Lawrence Hill’s award-winning bestseller.
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,
Read MoreThis Day in History: We Celebrate the Birth of Anna Kingsley
From kidnapped from her country to a free slave with her own plantation, Anna Kingsley’s story is as unique as they come.
Read MoreBlack Identity and Racism Collide in Brazil
Some Brazilian soccer players don’t identify as black in hopes of avoiding racism from fans and those in the industry.
Read MoreSingle mother graduates from UCLA with three degrees
Deanna Jordan eared dual bachelor’s and a master’s degrees from UCLA after starting at a community college.
Read MoreWas the Author of The Three Musketeers a Black Man?
Alexandre Dumas wrote some of the best-known literature, but few people know about his personal life–or ethnicity.
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