black history
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My Poetry
Black History does not just live in textbooks,but on the tongues of poets. Every stanza is a stepping stonelaid by those who came before me.It echoes of cotton fields, jazz clubs,freedom songs, and community. This is more than poetry.This is preservation.This is protest.This is legacy.This is poetic justice. These words be the revolution my ancestors… Continue reading
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A Historical Moment: Meeting Michelle
I am no longer surprised to find purpose in the people I meet. I am being guided to certain people for a reason. When I complimented Michelle on her Afro at the She Wins Conference last year, I had no idea she had such a rich backstory. When I did a video about the real… Continue reading
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Black History Month in the UK + Interview
Did you know that October is Black History Month in the UK? Yes! The event began in the 1920s but was not celebrated in the UK until 1987. In its honor, I am visiting V.M. Sang’s blog today with an interview and presentation of my book, Black History Facts You Didn’t Learn in School, released… Continue reading
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Little Known Facts About Emmett Till, the Trial, and Aftermath
Emmett was born Emmett Louis Till on July 25, 1941, at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. His nickname was Bobo, and his babysitter was Iberia Hampton, mother of Black Panther Party Chairman Fred Hampton. At 5 years old, Emmett had polio, which left him with a stutter. Emmett’s Father, Louis Till, was a WW2 soldier.… Continue reading
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Black History Fun Fact Friday – Juneteenth
In honor of Juneteenth, I am reposting this from a few years ago. It was written before it became an official holiday and then updated after. I hope you can still glean something from it. Enjoy! Many Black Americans are replacing their fourth of July celebrations with Juneteenth. For many, the day is a celebration… Continue reading
