Collage by Sammy Bates Looking for a great way to celebrate Black History Month? Look no further than these films. They chronicle Black history and culture and celebrate the brilliant artistry of Black actors, writers, directors and filmmakers. 1. Nickel Boys Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning...
February marks the start of one of the most impactful calendar months: Black History Month. Let’s take a closer look into the history of Black creations, trends and more! Gadgets Home Security System Marie Van Brittan Brown, with the help of her husband Albert Brown, found a creative way to feel safe in...
Alexis Pye sits on the floor next to her kittens, back resting against a door frame. “I’m more comfortable here, really.” She helps a kitten pry its claws free of a blanket, then sets it free only for it to get caught again. The artist Alexis Pye is an artist, painter and educator based in Houston,...
Black women were the first people in whom I saw the concept of strength, beauty, intelligence and poise. As members of the black feminist movement, they are both underrepresented and misrepresented. Being raised by my mother and grandmother, I naturally formed some of the strongest bonds with black women, and that...
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