Reviving the Legacy of Gwen Ifill at Simmons University
A New Dawn for Media and Humanities Education at Simmons University — Gwen Ifill School of Media, Humanities, and Social Sciences Through her unwavering coverage... Read More
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Taking a “Walk with James Baldwin”
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In James Baldwin’s first novel, Go Tell It on the Mountain (1953), the main character walks from his Harlem home through Central Park into Midtown,... Read More
A New Chapter: Embracing Life as an Expat in Israel
Deciding to Leave America There’s nothing I can say that would satisfy the question “when did I decide to leave America”. I like to believe... Read More
Camille Billops: Sculptor, Filmmaker, Printmaker, Educator
Camille Billops was a multifaceted African-American artist whose contributions to sculpture, filmmaking, archiving, printmaking and education have left an endurable mark on contemporary art and... Read More
Henry Dumas “an absolute genius” writes Toni Morrison
Henry Dumas was a prolific African-American writer and poet. His work continues to be celebrated for its unique voice and its powerful storytelling. Born on... Read More
Paul Laurence Dunbar — the caged birds sing “Happy Birthday”
Paul Laurence Dunbar was a prominent African-American poet, novelist and short story writer who rose to fame in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.... Read More
The Katherine Dunham Dance Consequences
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Katherine Dunham was African-American dancer and choreographer who made significant contributions to the world of dance in the 20th century. Born on June 22... Read More
Octavia Estelle Butler – a formidable science fiction writer
Octavia Estelle Butler, born on June 22 1947, was a formidable science fiction writer who was renown of her innovative storytelling, diverse characters and thought-provoking... Read More