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On the Life and Times of Richard Pryor: An Interview with Scott Saul

February 28, 2016February 27, 2016 Guy Emerson Mount Richard Pryor

This month, I had the wonderful privilege of interviewing Professor Scott Saul on his recent book, Becoming Richard Pryor (New

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Garveyism, Black Power, and the Intellectual History of the CARICOM Reparations Case

February 27, 2016February 27, 2016 Paul Hébert black internationalism, black politics, C.L.R. James, Eric Williams, Garveyism, Pan-Africanism

I was recently looking through scans of The Blackman, a periodical published by Marcus Garvey Jr., son of the founder

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As Proud of Our Gayness As We Are of Our Blackness

February 24, 2016February 24, 2016 Guest Poster Activism, Baltimore, black politics, black protest, civil rights

Today’s guest blog post is written by Jonathan Bailey.  A native of central Virginia, Jonathan currently resides in Baltimore, Maryland

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On the Racist Ideas Jesse Owens Could Not Outrun

February 21, 2016February 21, 2016 Ibram X. Kendi civil rights, racism, sports

It is always quite difficult for me to watch Hollywood biopics on celebrated African Americans figures. Too many of these

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Introduction to the #Blackpanthersyllabus

February 20, 2016February 20, 2016 Keisha N. Blain Black Panther Party, Black Power, Civil Rights Movement

Beyoncé’s new song, “Formation” and her recent performance at the Super Bowl 50 halftime show has ignited a storm of

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