Noni Jabavu was a pioneering South African writer – a new book shows how relevant she still is
Noni Jabavu was the first Black South African woman to publish memoirs and one of the first African women to pursue a literary career abroad.
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Three essential tales of Black vampirism
There is a long tradition of Black vampires that goes back centuries. These stories subvert the vampire mythos traditionally dominated by white men of high social status.
Black sororities have stood at the forefront of Black achievement for more than a century
In her speech at the 2020 Democratic National Convention Kamala Harris saluted seven women who “inspired us to pick up the torch and fight on.” All but two of them, one of whom was her mother, belonged to Black sororities.
The incredible story of how east African culture shaped the music of a state in India
The term Siddi refers to Afro-Indians – Africans who mixed with Indians through marriage and relationships.
Swarm: Donald Glover’s new show is a dark meditation on fan culture from a decidedly Black female perspective
Swarm, a new show from Janine Nabers and Donald Glover, exposes the very real dangers of obsessive fandoms.
Not just jazz
In the repertoire, we are laying down other eventful beats like poetry, dance, art,
The Black Church in the African Diaspora: An examination of the role of the Black church.
The African diaspora has left an everlasting impression on communities worldwide, and the Black church is one institution that has played a significant role in these communities.
Hip-hop’s love-hate relationship with education
The richest men in hip-hop never finished college.
Black singles with college education embrace life without marriage
Why is it seemingly OK to ask single people “Why are you single?” when married people are rarely asked “Why are you married?”
I’ve taught special education – here are 3 ways teachers can be more effective with students of color
When compared to students with similar test scores, Black students with disabilities are less likely to be included in the general education classroom than their non-Black peers. To curb this, teachers can take steps toward being more inclusive of students of color with disabilities.