For over 400 years, Black slavery and oppression have been an egregious hypocrisy in America, “the land of freedom.” In his book, The Souls … [Read more...]
Black History Month – five profiles
Donald “Don” King (1931 - present) “Only in America” became Don King, the famous boxing promoter’s, catchphrase along with his trademark wild … [Read more...]
Black History month celebrates artists and legends
Dr. Charles Drew (June 3, 1904 -April 1950) was an American surgeon and medical researcher. He researched in the field of blood transfusions and … [Read more...]
Offering cultural education through Kwanzaa
Over 100 San Quentin residents ushered in Kwanzaa 2019 with a night of enlightening and culturally relevant speeches and inspiring performances. The … [Read more...]
Highlighting an early Californian abolitionist
The Southern States are the usual focus of discussions about African American freedom struggles before the Civil War. But California had its own … [Read more...]
Removal of books from prison library seen as attempt to censor black history
The Danville Correctional Center in Illinois has removed more than 200 books from its library, volunteers from the Education Justice Project and … [Read more...]