I enjoy Black History Month each year. It’s a time when I get to hear about and study great African American people that have made a great contribution to society. Frederick Douglass is a notable person of interest. “He’s Black royalty,” as my mother would say. During my studies of him this year, something that… Read on
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In the beginning We were together as one Living united under kingdoms Flourishing beneath our African sun Like the devil in disguise Greed conquered the motherland Gold melanin bodies Soon held captive by foreign command Across the seas And through the storms We sailed into a misery Lasting centuries long This hell on earth Birthed… Read on
I am the caramel drizzle I am the mocha found in your coffee I am the rich soil I am the cocoa bean found in the chocolate I AM THE DARKER BROTHER & SISTER that society criticizes I am the creator Lewis H. Latimer, Garrett Morgan, George Washington Carver, Elijah McCoy, Marie Van B. Brown,… Read on
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
"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