Dr. Woodson And African Centered Education The African Centered Education Movement has brought a new meaning to the annual African American History Month celebrations that have become so popular. Through the African Centered Education Movement, African American History Month has now become the catalyst for the intense study of Africa and the history of African people throughout the world 365 days a year. Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who founded, in February of 1926, what at that time was called, … [Read more...]
What Would America Be Like Without Black Americans?
When African Americans were enslaved, they played a very large and magnificent part in the building of America. They made many contributions to America and invented many products, materials, machinery, instruments and systems that make America work successfully. If it were not for African Americans where would America be today? What Would America Be Without Us? This is a story about a group of white people who were fed up with African Americans, so they joined together and decided to wish them … [Read more...]
The American Dream Remains Deferred for Black Millennials
The American Dream is described as a national ethos: a set of ideals in which freedom includes the opportunity for prosperity and success, and upward social mobility for the family and children, achieved through hard work in a society with few barriers. That’s the Wikipedia definition. For African American millennials, the dream remains deferred – and in some cases, is a nightmare. “The American Dream, the idea that anyone can succeed through hard work, is one of the most enduring myths … [Read more...]
#FirstThem Movement Highlights White Predators
The #MeToo movement began a little more than two years ago, and some of the most famous and powerful men – like Matt Lauer, Charlie Rose, and Louis C.K. – have lost their high-profile jobs, or have seen their careers derailed. Producer Harvey Weinstein is currently fighting charges of sexual assault and recent documentaries have revisited decades-old allegations against singers R. Kelly and the late Michael Jackson. And while some, like Louis C.K., have made comebacks, Bill Cosby, who sits … [Read more...]
2019 Oscar Nominees: #OscarsSoBlack?
The 2019 Oscar nominations are out and it is safe to say the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is acknowledging the phenomenal work of black filmmakers and performers this season. While there were some surprises — Ryan Coogler was not included in the Best Director category for Black Pantherand John David Washington was excluded from the Best Actor category for BlacKkKlansman— there were many delights like Regina King’s nomination for Best Actress for If Beale Street Could … [Read more...]
