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In an article about The Woman King, illustration of Viola Davis' character

‘The Woman King’ Celebrates a Forgotten History and the Importance of Representation on Screen

Alina Edwards, Wellesley College

The latest film featuring Viola Davis demonstrates the importance of both diverse creators and shining a light on events previously confined to the margins.…

October 2, 2022

history 101 book to podcasts

History Through Podcasts: Learning the Easy Way

Megan Miller, Arizona State University

Explore a range of specific topics on your own time!…

July 31, 2022

1619 Project

A Deep Look Into the 1619 Project and Its Controversy

Abigail Adeleke, University of Miami

The 2019 undertaking, directed by Nikole Hannah-Jones, is facing backlash from people who disagree with its integration into American school systems.…

October 5, 2020

Marsha P. Johnson posing with flowers in her hair and a sash that reads "Stonewall"; black women activists

10 Iconic Black Women Activists That Paved the Path for Those Today

Gabrielle Pascal, Hofstra University

Fighting racism, sexism and injustice, their resilience remained unwavering. These icons' legacies mark them as trailblazers.…

July 23, 2020

Illustration of the common things students are taught in history class.

4 History Lessons That We Didn’t Learn in the Classroom

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

School often clouds the truth or conveniently excludes details, narrating a white-washed, cis-centric, heteronormative and incomplete past.…

July 3, 2020

Omar Victor Diop

Omar Victor Diop’s Photography Is Recapturing Black History

Emma Uk, Brookdale Community College

The work of the Senegalese artist is bold, symbolic and breathtaking.…

February 13, 2019

"Apeshit"

The Carters’ New Video Has Everyone Going Apeshit

Rebecca Crosby, American University

Fittingly, the couple's work of art belongs in a museum.…

June 19, 2018

How Should We Teach Kids About Slavery? Not Like This

Ellyot Chen, Pasadena City College

A New York City school went to the extreme to educate its students about slavery, but it didn't go over well.…

February 27, 2018