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Health Matters in Hip-Hop: Unraveling the Concerning Trend of Premature Loss Among Black Rap Artists
The number of rappers who never live to see much more than 50 years themselves is astounding.
Sindiwe Magona’s new book of essays tackles issues South Africans aren’t talking about
The essays in the book mostly deal with becoming and being a writer in a country like South Africa with a violent past that lives on in painful social and economic inequality.
The Role of Black Women in Shaping American History
Black women have played an integral role in shaping American history, yet their contributions often go unrecognized and underappreciated.
Noted Historian Charles L. Blockson Remembered
Charles Blockson, a noted historian, author, bibliophile and collector, has died at the ageof 89. He is being remembered as the “architect of one of the most prestigious collections of African American artifacts in the US.”
Remembering First US Black Catholic Priest, Fr. Augustus Tolton
His journey from slavery to priesthood and his unwavering commitment to his faith continue to inspire generations, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit and the power of unwavering belief.
Mama Ngina Kenyatta at 90: the quiet power behind Kenya’s famous political family
She was by her husband’s side when Kenya won independence 60 years ago and for many turbulent years thereafter.
‘Peter Pan’ Enahoro, Nigerian journalist and publisher, was not afraid to speak his mind – a rarity in African countries
He was a bold journalist who was not afraid to say what he thought was right.
From sit-ins in the 1960s to uprisings in the new millennium, Harry Belafonte served as a champion of youth and Black nationalist activism
Of all the contributions for which Harry Belafonte will be remembered, perhaps none is more enduring than the celebrated entertainer’s lifelong support for youth activism.
Obaro Ikime was one of Nigeria’s great scholars – he showed why history matters in building Black African nations
He taught us all – and is still teaching us – about the need to challenge what seem to be conventional narratives of society that are largely informed by vested interests.