Honor and Learn This Black History Month
More than ever, this month is a welcome time for the education and celebration of Black American culture.
Clockwise from left, “Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African America”; Lakeith Stanfield in “Judas and the Black Messiah ; “One Night in Miami” directed by Regina King; a performance by Sing Harlem choir; and Clover Hope, author of The Motherlode: 100+ Women Who Made Hip-Hop.”Credit.Warner Bros. ( Judas and the Black Messiah ); Patti Perret/Amazon Studios ( One Night in Miami ); Krista Schlueter for The New York Times (Sing Harlem)
By Adrienne Gaffney
Jan. 30, 2021
It’s not an understatement to describe the events of the past year as historic, and particularly for Black Americans. The nation elected its first Black vice president, a woman and a graduate of a historically Black university, and Georgia send its first Black senator to the Capitol. (Both of these realities were possible through the tireless orga
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As previously noted, I’ve been really excited about the Young Adult books coming out in 2021 because I love the way authors are using their platforms to educate young readers on important topics while still remaining in an accessible genre.
The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks, Young Readers Edition is releasing on February 2, and I am looking forward to seeing how Parks’ story is explored through a different lens.
Black women are featuring heavily in our fictional releases, as well:
Wings of Ebony, the debut release from fantasy writer J. Elle, came out on January 26 and explores activism in
January 28, 2021
YouTube Originals has announced
Black Renaissance, a new special on Friday, February 26, that will feature President and Mrs. Obama, Jason Reynolds, Killer Mike, Desus Nice & The Kid Mero, Jemele Hill, artist Shantell Martin, and a performance by Tobe Nwigwe.
The new special will be available on the YouTube Originals Channel and will showcase Black creators, artists, writers, storytellers, and history makers who have shaped our nation’s history; and the next generation of Black voices who are reimagining our future. The special will include dance, music, fashion, photography, literature, Afrofuturism, and the art of Black Women and LGBTQ+ artists.