It has been stated that “Freedom is a Constant Struggle,” and that in fact is a freedom song that was repeatedly sung in the southern … Music and Black America’s Continuous Struggle for FreedomRead more
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Last 400 years white supremacist mob violence happened over and over again
As the impeachment trial of Donald Trump proceeds, we speak with two historians about the importance of accountability for the January 6 insurrection and white … Last 400 years white supremacist mob violence happened over and over againRead more
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Decades of Medical Racism Led to Unequal COVID Impact on Black & Latinx People
Historians Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha Blain dedicate their new book, “Four Hundred Souls,” to the “Black lives lost to COVID-19.” They put the content … Decades of Medical Racism Led to Unequal COVID Impact on Black & Latinx PeopleRead more
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History of African America from 1619 to Now
As the U.S. deals with the aftermath of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, we speak with Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha Blain, … History of African America from 1619 to NowRead more
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Blacks have more exposure to air pollutants raising heart disease risk, death
Blacks often have higher exposure to air pollution than whites, which may partially explain their higher risk heart disease and death compared to whites, according … Blacks have more exposure to air pollutants raising heart disease risk, deathRead more
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It is no part of our duty to confound right with wrong
Speaking in New York City in 1878, Frederick Douglass had a warning for white northerners about how they remembered the Civil War. “Good, wise, and … It is no part of our duty to confound right with wrongRead more
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FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover’s Involvement in The Assassination of Fred Hampton
Newly unearthed documents have shed new light on the FBI’s role in the murder of the 21-year-old Black Panther leader Fred Hampton on December 4, … FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover’s Involvement in The Assassination of Fred HamptonRead more
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J. Edgar Hoover Was Involved in Fred Hampton’s Murder
https://truthout.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021_0119-fred-hampton-1536×956.jpg The Black Panthers’ Fred Hampton speaks at a rally in Chicago’s Grant Park in September 1969. Chicago Tribune file photo / Tribune News Service … J. Edgar Hoover Was Involved in Fred Hampton’s MurderRead more
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Judas and the Black Messiah
[I hate this title and hate feature films.] A highly anticipated new feature film, “Judas and the Black Messiah,” tells the story of Black Panther … Judas and the Black MessiahRead more
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There’s a connection between racism and greed
As the number of U.S. COVID cases tops 25 million, we turn now to the Reverend William Barber to discuss the challenges ahead for the … There’s a connection between racism and greedRead more