Throughout the Covid19 pandemic, I’ve soothed my soul and re-energized my spirit with various forms of art—particularly music and dance. It has felt natural and right to do so, which is why I can safely assume that descendants of the same enslaved folks who turned misery into magnificence through musical expression also sought comfort in […]
With the exception of Nigeria, Brazil has the largest population of Blacks in the world, hence I could not let this Black History Month end without acknowledging at least one of Brazil’s Black female freedom fighters. There’s no better heroine to feature than Benedita Souza da Silver Sampaio (1942-) who went from being born and […]
In today’s political and social climate, it is vitally important that we remember Florynce Kennedy (1916-2000), a woman who epitomized intersectional activism particularly during the 60s and 70s to stand up for civil rights, feminism and gay rights. A brilliant and fiercely outspoken attorney and organizer, Ms. Kennedy was never afraid to take on huge […]
The Black History Month Challenge 