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In an article about 'Parable of the Sower,' a woman in a red dress wears a red turban and carries a book while surrounded by a border of leaves.

‘Parable of the Sower’: The Best Sci-Fi Novel You’ve Never Read

Shannon Strenfel, Arizona State University

Written 30 Years Ago, ‘Parable of the Sower’ is a Powerful Commentary on Today.…

September 25, 2023

Two drumsticks hitting a snare, labeled "Amen Break..."

The Most Famous Drummer You’ve Never Heard Of

Morgan Brown, Wake Forest University

Gregory "G.C." Coleman left behind a huge legacy in hip hop music, whether you know his name or not.…

September 8, 2023

In an article about Black anime fans, an illustration of three different Black characters drawn in anime style.

Why Do So Many Black People Love Anime?

Morgan Brown, Wake Forest University

As it has become more mainstream in America, Japanese animation has attracted many African American fans.…

March 14, 2023

Is YouTube Dying?

Kirsten Kalebich, Arizona State University

What exactly can YouTube do to address the complaints lodged against it?…

December 26, 2022

in an article about AAVE, a Black man stands against a foggy background

Stop Weaponizing AAVE

Evan Tsuei, Westmont College

AAVE has not only been stolen and absorbed into mainstream slang, but also used against the African American community in political rhetoric.…

December 13, 2022

‘Chokehold: Policing Black Men’ Stresses the Need for Police Reform

Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University

Published in 2017, Paul Butler's book equips supporters of Black Lives Matter with one more important resource to curb racism in law enforcement.…

June 9, 2020

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‘Empty Television’: BET’s Journey From Beloved to Bemoaned Television Network

Brendan Bell, Towson University

A look at how a once great network lost its way.…

November 4, 2019

African American Writers Who Are Changing the Narrative

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

And they're all women.…

August 4, 2019

The 6 Black Fashion Icons You Should Know

Julian Randall, Texas Tech University

These big names in fashion are contributing to expanding the representation of the African American community in the industry.…

April 19, 2018

‘Black Panther’ Has Black Audiences Nationwide Thrilled

Alex Johnson, New York University

The movie’s record-breaking weekend is further proof that diversity not only has a positive psychological impact, it makes a lot of money.…

February 19, 2018

Will Discovery Make or Break Oprah’s OWN?

Maya Halabi, UTSA

Discovery's recent acquisition of an additional 25 percent of OWN's ownership raises some questions among fans and followers over the future of the network.…

December 26, 2017

Should Educators Teach Ebonics?

Maahfio Otchere, Villanova University

As you might imagine, the debate is about much more than language.…

October 17, 2017

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