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February 21: Fannie Lou Hamer

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:26:17 +0000

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month “The Feminist and Civil Rights Icon” Story On February 26, 1963, Fannie Lou Hamer gave her famous testimony

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Defining Moments: Civil Rights Act Crossword Puzzle

Ronald Bunn — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 13:24:29 +0000

Embark on a journey through history with our Civil Rights Act of 1964 crossword puzzle. This puzzle invites you to explore the key figures, landmark

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🎉 Honoring Dr. John Henrik Clarke on His Birthday – January 1st

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 06:41:39 +0000

Today, we celebrate the birthday of the legendary Dr. John Henrik Clarke — a scholar, teacher, and one of the most influential voices in African

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“Love’s Different Angles” Crossword Puzzle

Ronald Bunn — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:00:17 +0000

“Love’s Different Angles” Crossword Puzzle by Ronald Bunn revolves around the theme of love. Expect words or phrases associated with love, famous quotes, song titles,

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Reviving the Legacy of Gwen Ifill at Simmons University

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:43:51 +0000

A New Dawn for Media and Humanities Education at Simmons University — Gwen Ifill School of Media, Humanities, and Social Sciences Through her unwavering coverage

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Hazel Scott jazz Pianist, Actress and 1950’s Emigrant

Ronald Bunn — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 13:13:50 +0000

Hazel Scott was prominent jazz pianist and Hollywood actress in mid-20th century. Born in Trinidad in 1920. She along with her mother moved to New

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Charles Rangel worked hard to address systemic inequalities

Ronald Bunn — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 13:13:43 +0000

Charles Rangel was born in Harlem, New York City on June 11, 1930. He grew up in a working-class neighborhood and experienced firsthand the challenges

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Ida B. Wells and Gwen Ifill: An Interview Imagined

Sandhi Smalls Santini — Wed, 04 May 2022 15:58:28 +0000

There are certain things that leave indelible imprints on our memories — things that influence, guide, and shape the way we think, the way we

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Birthday Greetings Unbought and Unbossed Shirley Chisholm!

Ellen Levitt — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 11:42:38 +0000

🎂Shirley Anita (St. Hill) Chisholm, born November 30, 1924, in Brooklyn, New York contributed to our society as an educator, politician and activist. A woman

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Happy Birthday Keep the Faith Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.

Ellen Levitt — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 12:16:14 +0000

🎂We commemorate the birthday of Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., who was born November 29, 1908 in Connecticut, but moved when very young to Harlem with

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Birthday Greetings to The Chairman Percy Sutton

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 12:13:51 +0000

🍾Percy Sutton, born November 24, 1920 in San Antonio, Texas, was a notable lawyer, politician, a member of the New York State Assembly (1965-1966) and Borough

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Happy Birthday Michael Eric Dyson

Ellen Levitt — Sat, 23 Oct 2021 06:16:54 +0000

🍾Michael Eric Dyson, born October 23, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan, is an academic, author, minister, and radio host who was a professor of sociology at

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On Being A Woman Who Is Black — Seasoned Woman, Part 3

Theda Palmer Saxton PhD — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 01:23:48 +0000

Making Something Out of Nothing My grandmother Carrie Thomas frequently said to me whenever she was unsure of the outcome of a project, “Theda baby,

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The Seasoned Woman Speaks, Part Two

Theda Palmer Saxton PhD — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 13:31:09 +0000

A sweet and salty narrative from the honest heart of a Black woman with her take on January 6, 2021.

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The Seasoned Woman Speaks, Part One

Theda Palmer Saxton PhD — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 07:28:34 +0000

A sweet and salty narrative from the honest heart of a Black woman who has known the soul of Harlem and New York for nearly 60 years.

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Does your black life matter

Ronald Bunn — Sun, 14 Jun 2020 12:03:33 +0000

How does the rest of the world see you that you are not willing to see?

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Juneteenth March on NYC City Hall

Ronald Bunn — Sun, 14 Jun 2020 10:33:09 +0000

On June 19, 2020 at 12:00 PM, Rea-Fisher will be one of the hosts of the Juneteenth March, taking place at City Hall. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.

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The Responsibility of the African American Athlete

Abiodun Oyewole — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 12:26:18 +0000

LeBron being true to who he is, posted on social media a visible statement after the killing of George Floyd. He posted a picture of Kaepernick kneeling then right next to it he posted a picture of the white police officer with his knee on George Floyd ‘s neck. Above the picture LeBron wrote ‘Do you understand now?”

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African Americans in the Spanish Civil War

Ronald Bunn — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 10:56:11 +0000

David Hanna discusses African Americans who in 1936 joined the International Brigades in support of the Spanish Republic.

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James Baldwins Black Lives Matter Speech 1965

Ronald Bunn — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 12:13:43 +0000

This video contains a speech by James Baldwin in 1965 on "Black Lives Matter". Baldwin is riveting. He speaks not as a man who maybe searching for identity, but as a man who know who he is.

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The New Black Fest

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 14:33:01 +0000

As a contribution to the current nation-wide conversation and activism to combat police and societal targeting of the black and brown male body, The New Black Fest commissioned six black male playwrights to write monologues and performance essays reflecting on these issues.

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The African American impact

Abiodun Oyewole — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 06:34:47 +0000

THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN IMPACT — Welcome to the new plantation. Instead of Blacks picking cotton they’re picking leather now. I guess someone realized if you got a good horse you run it.

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The Dark Past Has Taught Us

Barbara B. Lewis — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 09:24:05 +0000

"Lift every voice and sing, 'Til earth and heaven ring, Ring with the harmony of Liberty ... ."

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The Whitney Museum Black Male Exhibition

Charles E. Wilson — Sun, 31 May 2020 22:20:13 +0000

In 1994, I was very disappointed with this exhibit and its portrayal of African-American men. Do you, the reader, think this exhibit's portrayal has contributed to the ever present mistreatment of the African-American male? Watch the video. What do you think of the justifications for the exhibition offered by this panel of esteemed African-Americans? —RonnBunn

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Lorraine Hansberry and Malcolm X Birthday Celebrations

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 20 May 2020 08:47:15 +0000

On May 19th, the Schomburg Center celebrated birthdays of Playwright Lorraine Hansberry (90th) and human rights activist Malcolm X (95th). Lorraine Hansberry was born in 1930

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President Barack Obamas Farewell Letter

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 09:24:39 +0000

President Obama Farewell Letter To The American People — My fellow Americans, It’s a long-standing tradition for the sitting president of the United States to leave a parting letter in the Oval Office for the American elected to take his or her place. It’s a letter meant to share what we know, what we’ve learned, and what small wisdom may help our successor bear the great responsibility that comes with the highest office in our land, and the leadership of the free world. But before I leave my note for our 45th president, I wanted to say one final thank you for the honor of serving as your 44th.

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Steve Harvey reacts to criticisms from his fans

Ronald Bunn — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 02:10:06 +0000

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Quotations of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Ronald Bunn — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 23:35:31 +0000

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.

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President Barrack Obama’s Parody I’m So Happy

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 17:11:36 +0000

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John Legend speaks about Kayne West

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 14:39:29 +0000

John Legend on politics, gratitude and staying positive in dark times.

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Colonialism Attitudes and African American Hair styles

Ronald Bunn — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 15:58:42 +0000

I dislike having to belabor a subject, but, I was just walking through one of the busiest streets in Munich, Germany and I saw a photo

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When America Goes Blind

Hakim Abdul-Ali — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 11:48:05 +0000

This column is a bitter sweet one for me to write about because it deals with blinding and escalating scourges that exists among some of

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And Now What

Hakim Abdul-Ali — Sat, 12 Nov 2016 17:30:12 +0000

The political elections, including the big one, are now over, and I’m sitting here wondering after all the polarizing debates and heated verbal skirmishes, what’s

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Here It is with an African Mindset

Hakim Abdul-Ali — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 08:59:31 +0000

It’s a grand occasion to recognize that the spirit of peaceful unity among many, diverse ethnically conscious-minded folk is on the serious rise, and it’s

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AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson on Black Lives Matter

Ronald Bunn — Sun, 30 Oct 2016 09:33:32 +0000

A breath of fresh air: I did not see or hear about Randall Stephenson, AT&T CEO's speech on "Black Lives Matter". If you haven't read what he's said or seen the speech then I suggest you look at Thousands Of Employees Erupt In Support of CEO After Powerful Speech About Black Lives Matter (VIDEO).

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Dick Gregory Talks Donald Trump Scandal

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 12:29:44 +0000

In my formative years, I never got the chance to spend quality time with my maternal or paternal grandparents. I only vaguely remember my maternal grandfather who died just before my 12th birthday. I remember him, mostly, because of his disappointing death before my 12th birthday—disappointed that he died before giving me the usual penny for each of my birthdays.

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Current state of African-American theatre affairs

Ajene D. Washington — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 14:00:04 +0000

I am a freelance African American director who has lived over the past twenty plus years in New York City. For some time now, I’ve observed a number

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Conversations in Black Freedom Studies

Ronald Bunn — Mon, 30 May 2016 11:57:44 +0000

This month’s program marks 50 years since Stokely Carmichael galvanized the Black Power generation in June 1966; and it suggests the long road to the

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Between the Lines: Shaka Senghor and John Forte

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 26 May 2016 13:48:06 +0000

In his memoir Writing My Wrongs, Shaka Senghor chronicles child abuse, violence, depression, and life in the streets as a drug dealer, which led him to

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Presidential Candidates and African-American Art?

Ebele Oseye — Mon, 23 May 2016 10:29:32 +0000

“Preserve the utmost freedom for dream of beauty, creative art, and joy of living.” W.E.B. DuBois Where there is true freedom, there is creative art.

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Dwyer Cultural Center’s Film Screening of Death Of A Prophet

Ronald Bunn — Sun, 15 May 2016 06:52:21 +0000

Thursday, May 19, 2016, 6:30pm 258 Saint Nicholas Avenue (Entrance on 123rd street) Harlem Website: www.dwyercc.org, (212) 222-3060 Starring Morgan Freeman as MALCOLM X and Directed by: Woodie King, Jr. The

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“The Seven Last Words of the Unarmed”

Ronald Bunn — Tue, 10 May 2016 18:02:15 +0000

On Jan 19, 2016, The University of Michigan’s Male Glee Club sang Joel Thompson’s new choral work “The Seven Last Words of the Unarmed” —

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Bronx Gothic with Okwui Okpokwasili

Ronald Bunn — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 17:47:34 +0000

Saturday, April 29 & 30, 2016, 8pm Bronx Academy of Arts & Dance 2474 Westchester Ave Bronx (718)918-2110 A one woman show about notes are

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Lost in Chicago and Justified

Barbara B. Lewis — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 12:00:39 +0000

Lost in Chicago Chicago’s Homan Square loses men, mostly the dark ones. At night and during the day, they are pulled from the streets, then

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Killing the Voice of Others

Barbara B. Lewis — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 18:59:11 +0000

Tamir Rice, 12, was at play when he died, shot because of his looks and what he held: a plastic-filled pellet gun that threatened no

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Panel Discussion Basic Black & The Politics Of Art

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 14:13:12 +0000

Mr. Joy, written by Daniel Beaty is currently on stage at ArtsEmerson, Boston, Massachusetts. The conversation on Basic Black explores the politics of art and representing

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Noam Chomsky on Black Lives Matter

Ronald Bunn — Sun, 06 Sep 2015 15:39:22 +0000

Noam Chomsky discussed in 2015 the Black Lives Matter movement and Why Won’t U.S. Own Up to History of Slavery & Racism?

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Ronn’s African-American Discussion “Soul Power”

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 19:25:18 +0000

This film dates back to 1974 (41 years ago) and in my estimation the well-being of the African-American has changed little. He/she is still fighting for

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Immigration and Migration

Ive — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 07:22:11 +0000

July 13-31, 2015 Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture 515 Malcolm X Blvd Harlem NEH Summer Institute for School Teachers 2015 Schomburg Center

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“Presente! The Young Lords in New York” Exhibition

Ive — Sat, 18 Jul 2015 09:30:15 +0000

Through October 15, 2015 The Bronx Museum of the Arts 1040 Grand Concourse • Bronx July 22, 2015 — October 17, 2015 El Museo del Barrio 1230

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Langston Hughes’ Tales of Simple: “Coffee Break”

Ronald Bunn — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 04:24:28 +0000

A couple of days ago, I thought about including a literary author in my Website offerings. I was at a lost for who it should

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Contralto Singer Marian Anderson

Ronald Bunn — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 04:07:27 +0000

(17 Feb. 1897-8 Apr. 1993) sings the Star Spangled Banner” 1942, Lincoln Memorial 1939. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VXtjDx3u3Q&feature=youtu.be

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James Cone on the Cross and the Lynching Tree

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 16:48:17 +0000

Bill Moyers is a stimulating American philosophical treasure trove.—Ronn [embedyt]

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