Haiti, the Archive, and the Historical Imagination
In the fall of 1877, John Mercer Langston laid on his bed on board the British steamer “Andes.” He was
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Hubert Harrison, Socialism and the Black Vote
The Democratic primary has again brought to the fore old debates about the relationship between class and race. In an
Read moreAntiracism and the Cuban Revolution: An Interview with Devyn Spence Benson
This month, I interviewed historian Devyn Spence Benson about her forthcoming book, Antiracism in Cuba: The Unfinished Revolution (University of
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On the Life and Times of Richard Pryor: An Interview with Scott Saul
This month, I had the wonderful privilege of interviewing Professor Scott Saul on his recent book, Becoming Richard Pryor (New
Read moreIntroduction to the #Blackpanthersyllabus
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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