World Fantasy Award Offends Okorafor with Bust of Racist Icon
NPR.org is reporting that an award made to resemble famed speculative fiction author H.P. Lovecraft, who is also known for his highly racist...
Ike Jones: Pioneering African-American Filmmaker Dies
David Colker of the Los Angeles Times is reporting that pioneering African-American filmmaker Ike Jones has died. Jones passed away October...
Caribbean Conference on Reparations Held in Antigua
Caribbean 360 is reporting that a two-day conference was held in St. Johns, Antigua to discuss "reparatory justice." The author writes:
"Chairperson...
Viola Davis Response to NYT Shade is “Classically Beautiful”
The Root is reporting that Viola Davis responded to being called "less classically beautiful", by Alessandra Stanley of The New York Times, during an appearance...
‘Nas: Time is Illmatic’ Documentary Explores Tragedy and Triumph
Nas: Time is Illmatic is a feature documentary that chronicles the preconditions and circumstances leading up to the making of the...
Bye Felicia: ‘Indigenous Peoples Day’ Replacing ‘Columbus Day’?
Emanuella Grinberg of CNN is reporting that many cities in the United States are replacing 'Columbus Day' with 'Indigenous People Day'....
HBCUs Fight for Student Enrollment
HBCU Digest is reporting that financial hurdles for low-income first generation college students,  increases in admissions standards, and outdated recruitment practices are causing...
A3C Hip-Hop Festival Kicks Off 10th Anniversary in Atlanta
The A3C Hip-Hop Festival is celebrating its 10th Anniversary in the city of Atlanta Oct 8-14.* Founded by Brian Knott and Kevin...
Spelman College President Dr. Beverly Tatum Talks Racism and Society
Noah Berlatsky of The Atlantic is reporting that Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum, the outgoing president of Spelman College, expressed in an...
Dr. Maya Angelou’s Work to Become Hip-Hop Album
The Grio is reporting that excerpts from  Maya Angelou's book I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings will be incorporated into...