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May 9, 2013 at 11:54am

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Topics: black history, civil rights, Film, labor, Politics, slavery

WATCH: Trailer for Lee Daniel’s “The Butler,” Starring Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey

The first trailer for Lee Daniel’s star-studded film The Butler has been released. The Butler is based on the real life story a White House butler who saw the coming and going of eight Presidents during his career; and features an all-star cast; including Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, Cuba Gooding Jr, and more.

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News Flash

May 3, 2013 at 9:29am

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Topics: black history, celebrities, civil rights, Emmett Till, hip-hop, Lil Wayne, Media, Music

Emmett Till’s Family Dismiss Lil Wayne’s “Apology;” Call for Face-to-Face Meeting

Earlier this week Lil Wayne issued a letter to Emmett Till’s family, “apologizing” for using Till’s name in a song. Well, a spokesperson for the family dismissed the apology, claiming that it was inadequate.

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March 20, 2013 at 12:06pm

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Topics: American Values, black history, education, R.I.P., slavery, social media, technology

Fordham Student Sandra Arnold Creates Database to Protect Slave Burial Sites

Sandra Arnold, a history student at Fordham University, has created a database that allows participants to mark the burial sites of slaves, thus protecting them from being trampled by time and construction projects. This is a fantastic and vital initiative.

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Stolen Property | THE HARLEM SHAKE

Blogger, Rashad J. Smith The Black Culture is pure and rich. The creative minds of those before our time created opportunities where non existed, in every facet of art and education. Fashion, music, cuisine, language, and rhythmic movements are amongst the many art forms created and perfected by Blacks. Most recently, The Harlem Shake has been added to the [...]

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Featured Article

March 6, 2013 at 11:03am

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Topics: black history, boxing, Interracial, racism, Sports, White supremacy

Why Hasn’t The Legendary Jack Johnson Been Pardoned?

Jack Johnson was the first black heavyweight champion of the world, received a bogus prison sentence for dating a white women (and embarrassing countless white competitors in the ring). Many on both sides of the aisle are calling for a presidential pardon. So what’s the hold up?

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February 22, 2013 at 10:58am

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Topics: black community, black history, civil rights, emmett tillm hip hop, Lil Wayne, Music, mysoginy

Emmett Till’s Family Write Open Letter to Lil Wayne

The family of the late Emmett Till have penned an open letter to Lil Wayne, challenging the Young Money emcee to address the controversy surrounding the lyrics, and imploring him to help educate others on the story of Emmett Till. Do you think Wayne should respond? Will he?

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February 21, 2013 at 11:16am

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Topics: black history, black women, civil rights, jazz, Music, Nina Simone, r&b, soul

Happy Birthday Nina Simone!

An endlessly fascinating vocalist and a fierce activist, Nina Simone changed the face of American popular music. No singer was more fearless with their delivery, arrangements, style, and subject matter. A true maverick. Check out her classic “Four Women” at BlackYouthProject.com

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February 20, 2013 at 2:31pm

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Topics: American Values, black community, black history, Black Youth, Chicago, education, White supremacy

Chicago Public Schools Might Be Sued for Lack of Black History in Curriculum

State Rep Mary Flowers is urging a community group to sue Chicago Public Schools for not including black history as part of their regular curriculum; which violates a 22 year-old state law.

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February 14, 2013 at 1:07pm

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Topics: black history, education, literature, Poetry, slavery, writing

Student Discovers Forgotten Poem by America’s First Known Black Writer

Julie McCown was researching Jupiter Hammon – The first known African American writer to be published in the United States – when she stumbled on a previously unknown poem, dating back to 1786.

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February 13, 2013 at 5:19pm

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Topics: black history, civil rights, emmet till, hip-hop, Lil Wayne, Music

Mamie Till Mobley Memorial Foundation Asks Lil Wayne to Remove Reference to Emmett Till from New Song

Mamie Till Mobley Memorial Foundation has requested that Lil Wayne remove Emmett Till’s name from his verse on Future’s “Karate Chop.” Gordon-Taylor calls Wayne’s use of Till’s name “disappointing, dishonorable, and outright disrespectful to our family.”

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