THE THREE MOTHERS is an assessment of its subjects’ emotional, moral, physiological, psychological, and familial bearings. Further, it explores each subject’s aspirations and motivations, the inherent...
Loving v. Virginia was a landmark civil rights case in 1967 that recognized marriage as a fundamental right guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S....
Authors Deborah Riley Draper and Travis Thrasher walk readers through their turbulent journey in “Olympic Pride, American Prejudice: The Untold Story of 18 African Americans Who...
This week, I am recommending three books to add to your education on African American history.
In that light, Black History Month 2021 is a perfect time for self-reflection. As a people, where have we been? Where are we are now? Where...
Your birthday card had a Black History postage stamp on it. As always, it was from Grandma and though it’s kind of corny, you look forward...
In her first full-length book of poetry, “Synchronicity The Oracle of Sun Medicine,” published by Oakland’s own Nomadic Press in February of this year, Oakland native Tureeda...
Internet technology, which has changed the way we communicate, is estimated to generate global economic wealth totaling more than $7 trillion. In an era where the...
“I Give You Springtime of My Blushing Heart” by Bay Area activists Belvie Rooks and the late Dedan Gills is a love story — a poetic...
Journalist and author Cliff Williams provides a unique offering of a journey to awareness for readers in his book intriguingly titled “Pimps to Pops – A...
The sand feels funny, squishing between your toes. It sticks to the bottom of your feet, the bottom of your hands, and the bottom of your...
You saw it happen. Every second of it, every sound i’s burned in your memory. You can recall how it made you feel, how time seemed...
Sometimes, people can barely tell you and your best friend apart. If you happen to wear the same outfit one day, everyone mixes you up because...
The covers on the other side of the bed are barely rumpled these days. There’s just one toothbrush in the holder, one plate at the table,...