Alex Haley Took His Time — and Changed How Black History Is Told
Alex Haley wasn’t in a rush. Long before his name became tied to one of the most important books in American history, he was a young Black man listening closely…
The Black Press — Why Our Newspapers Mattered
A Press Built Out of Necessity Before social media, before 24-hour news cycles, and before mainstream outlets showed any consistent interest in Black life, Black communities built their own press.…
Gordon Parks: The Man Who Turned A Camera Into A Weapon
Gordon Parks didn’t just document Black life — he redefined how America saw it. Born in 1912 and raised in poverty, Parks taught himself photography and went on to become…