As the newly freed became more comfortable with their newfound religious freedoms, they took ownership of how they worshiped. Ministers and preachers began a new form of religious oration that included the familiar call and response that was often found in spirituals and songs and the ‘Ring Shouts,’ which originated in West Africa
U.S. Constitution of 1787 recognized the enslaved people in America were a force to be reckoned with. So your vote matters more than anything — don’t let anyone tell you differently
‘Paper Genocide’ inflicted by our colonial government long ago relegated Native Americans to reservations
The evolution of African American after a tug of war to define and maintain our identity. Moving from Colored to Negro to Black and African American.
It seems that many of today’s leadership styles are often based on creating division … The Four Gifts — Love, Authorship, Power, Significance — provide excellent insight and fresh perspectives on traditional concept of leadership
Helps to think of the good things and celebrate the lives of those who we have lost on this Earth … We are taught that the death of a loved one is a cause for celebration and a time to reflect on a life well-lived … We will see them again
Home cooking — the preparation, unique ingredients, smells and tastes — reminds us of what we’ve had to do to persevere, especially during the holidays
The Jordan Peele book ‘Out There Screaming: An Anthology of New Black Horror’ and documentary ‘Horror Noir: A History of Black Horror’ illustrate why the Black guy was first to die in Hollywood
Historic “Doll Tests” conducted by Dr. Kenneth and Mamie Clark in New York helped Americans realize disadvantages of segregation across the nation
Bass Reaves and Bill Pickett laid the groundwork for the likes of Lou Rawls, Harry Belafonte and Sydney Poitier in tales from how West was won is a large part of Black history
