VOX ATL's Ramaya Thomas tells us about four Black creators and their contributions that are still impacting our lives on a daily basis. Read on
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"Being stripped of our rights and everything we have ever loved / But even still, we remain the best creatures known to love," writes VOX ATL staff writer Salena Cleveland, "Our black is beautiful. " Read on
"I believe that other races besides blacks need to acknowledge how important Black history month is." Read on
Like most black kids, in my household, Black History Month extends beyond February 28th. It is apart of who I am. When I was little, the elders in my family would share with me stories about their lives during segregation. I got to hear firsthand the challenges and stereotypes that they and their parents had… Read on
It’s hard to say what we would be like as a society if the Civil Rights Movement had not been successful, but I believe it would favor white Americans. As a Mexican- American, at first glance the Civil Rights Movement seems to have nothing to do with me, but it has everything to do with me. Read on
Brandeis Bridges Fellows Take a Trip To Self-Discovery While Learning About The Past ¨I feel like I’ve seen a part of your souls,¨ our classmate Dahlia says to us. In our worn hotel room in Memphis, the words rest heavy with truth. I look around at everyone’s faces, trying to visually cement this moment in… Read on