Posts Tagged ‘black culture’
‘Black Diary 1887’ expands to D.C. with GPS walking tours
Black Diary 1887 is a free GPS-guided walking tour app highlighting D.C.’s Black history, music, culture, and historic neighborhoods.
Read MoreHow a Tradition Forged in Slavery Persists Today
A new book delves into the practice of conjure, its roots in multiple religious and cultural systems, and its place in American culture.
Read MoreThe Atlanta club where pleasure and hip-hop dealmaking collide
The new documentary provides an inside look into the unique culture of the Atlanta strip club, which is frequented by rappers.
Read More‘A radical act’: the rich history behind the centuries-long tradition of Black family reunions
Researchers are looking into the meaning behind Black family reunions, which serve as a way to learn about fractured family history.
Read MorePope Leo’s family tree shows ties to a prominent Creole family of color in Louisiana
Genealogists have traced the new Pope’s ancestry to the Creole community in Louisiana, proving how historic his nomination truly is.
Read MoreSinners, the South, and the Price of Playing the Blues
A new horror movie has proven to be a smash success while highlighting the realities of the Jim Crow south.
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