And the Award Goes to …
Muriel Bowser Written with guest contributor Liz Sizer Welcome to jazz quarantine, a place we created to keep each one of the musicians safe, but not quiet,” said jazz harmonicist […]
‘Mightier Than the Sword –The History of the Black Press’
From the Freedom’s Journal to the Chicago Defender, and of course, the Los Angeles Sentinel, Black publications and journalists have been on the frontlines fighting for social justice, equality, and basic human rights for Black communities. […]
March On Continues with a Look at Black Hollywood
It’s no secret that Black actors and filmmakers experienced racism in Hollywood. But you may be unfamiliar with how they overcame these obstacles, which ultimately led to securing leading roles […]
WHY THE AMERICAN DREAM CONTINUES TO BE A FANTASY FOR MANY BLACK AMERICANS
By 1965, the idea of the “American Dream” had become a valuable branding tool in strengthening the U.S.’s cultural and economic dominance around the world. It was both a convenient […]
Morning Roundup: Virginia Lawmakers Say State Delegate Didn’t Tell Them He Tested Positive For COVID-19
Virginia lawmakers say a State House member didn’t tell them he tested positive for coronavirus before meeting in-person. [Post] Metro says it’s made “significant progress” in solving issues identified in a safety audit earlier […]
SPLC’s Margaret Huang receives civil rights award at March On
March On this week awarded Southern Poverty Law Center President Margaret Huang an award for her work with the Montgomery-based foundation. The festival honored Huang at its awards gala Monday […]
POLITICO Playbook: Here’s what’s in Boehner’s new book
WELCOME TO FALL. NEW … JOHN BOEHNER’S new book has a name, a cover and a release date — and it’s all as delicious as you would’ve hoped. — “ON THE […]
March On: Shedding Light On “Who Tells the Story”
While COVID-19 canceled a lot of cultural and social events, the pandemic has not stopped protests and the fight for equity and justice– as is the case with March on […]
11 Virtual And IRL Things To Do This Week In D.C.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 OUTSIDE VOICES: The President Woodrow Wilson House is celebrating the centennial of the 19th amendment with an outdoor exhibit. Enjoy this week’s cooler weather and take in “Suffrage Outside!” […]
Reimagining The James Baldwin And William F. Buckley Debate
In February 1965, two of America’s most towering public intellectuals faced off at the University of Cambridge in England. They were there to debate the proposition: “The American Dream is […]