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Braids For Days

From tribal lineage to class status and individual style, braids have been a fundamental aspect of Black culture for centuries. But the care and keeping of these luscious locks is no small feat. The maintenance of Black hair is a rewarding yet sacrificial ritual in the lives of Black ...

From tribal lineage to class status and individual style, braids have been a fundamental aspect of Black culture for ce...

Black Music Matters

These songs were curated to give insight into the Black experience in America from the past and the present. The playlist is in an order that tells the story of how Black people see themselves and how the world treats them. Each song is different, but they all explain the frustration and...

These songs were curated to give insight into the Black experience in America from the past and the present. The playl...

Look At Him

From being labeled as “too ghetto” to “not Black enough,” stereotypes all too often cloud perceptions and create misinformed judgements. Every Black person has their own unique experience. Look at him.That tall Black guy right there.Well ... “Black” guy.He’s Black, b...

From being labeled as “too ghetto” to “not Black enough,” stereotypes all too often cloud perceptions and crea...

As One Of The Few Black Faces

It was 7:30 a.m. on a school day. My eyes strained to stay open, as I rested my head on my mother’s lap. My thoughts drifted as I slipped in and out of consciousness. The time slipped with every brush stroke as I inhaled the scent of highly concentrated coconut fragrance, characteristi...

It was 7:30 a.m. on a school day. My eyes strained to stay open, as I rested my head on my mother’s lap. My thoughts...