It is clear that the pandemic had a devastating effect on the Black trans community, and it is incumbent upon all of us to help create an environment of acceptance and support for all members of the community.
Till: The Emmett Till Story on the Big Screen
It is like nothing I have seen before, and it represents the ability of film to touch the deep heartstrings of our shared humanity.
It is like nothing I have seen before, and it represents the ability of film to touch the deep heartstrings of our shared humanity.
Murder in Columbus: The Donovan Lewis Case
The Lewis murder is particularly egregious. It has all the elements of problematic behaviors so prevalent in the news.
The Lewis murder is particularly egregious. It has all the elements of problematic behaviors so prevalent in the news.
Bill Russell: Sports Icon and Civil Rights Activist (1934-2022)
As an athlete and civil rights activist, Bill Russell embodied the best of the nation's social justice and athletic traditions.
As an athlete and civil rights activist, Bill Russell embodied the best of the nation’s social justice and athletic traditions.
Nichelle Nichols: A Pioneer in Space and Time
Nichols She boldly dared to travel where no man or woman had been before. This was not only true in her acting career, but in life. She was a true pioneer.
Nichols She boldly dared to travel where no man or woman had been before. This was not only true in her acting career, but in life. She was a true pioneer.
Black Women and the Reversal of Roe v. Wade
With limited access to healthcare resources and racial prejudice, it can be life-threatening for Black women to get an abortion in the United States.
With limited access to healthcare resources and racial prejudice, it can be life-threatening for Black women to get an abortion in the United States.
The HIV Epidemic and Black Trans Communities–Matthew Wilmot, PhD
Despite being severely impacted by the HIV/AIDS epidemic, the Black transgender community was the first to organize information sessions and promote behavioral methods for preventing the spread of the virus.
Despite being severely impacted by the HIV/AIDS epidemic, the Black transgender community was the first to organize information sessions and promote behavioral methods for preventing the spread of the virus.
Ketanji Brown Jackson and the Supreme Court
The ascendancy of the first Black woman to the United States is a landmark achievement.
The ascendancy of the first Black woman to the United States is a landmark achievement.
Racism and the Wealth Divide
What is the solution?
What is the solution?
JUNETEENTH: Freedom Day
This informational blog focuses on all things related to Juneteenth.
This informational blog focuses on all things related to Juneteenth.
Buffalo Today: Mapping the Geography of a Terrorist Attack
New York’s persistent and pervasive residential and educational segregation, a legacy of centuries past, maps out the geography of the terrorist attack that penetrated the heart of Buffalo’s Black community.
New York’s persistent and pervasive residential and educational segregation, a legacy of centuries past, maps out the geography of the terrorist attack that penetrated the heart of Buffalo’s Black community.
Black Film: A Timeless Window Into the Black Life (Part I)
Take a minute and watch a movie from yesterday
Take a minute and watch a movie from yesterday
Nineteenth Century Buffalo: Between Freedom and Slavery
In order to understand the present, we must talk about and engage the past.
In order to understand the present, we must talk about and engage the past.
Black Television From the 1950s and 1960s.
Black television in the 1950s and 1960s can be viewed as the origins of Black self-determination.
Black television in the 1950s and 1960s can be viewed as the origins of Black self-determination.
Why Is African Art in European Museums?
Should it be returned?
Should it be returned?
‘Our Son Was Executed:’ The Murder of Amir Locke
He was law abiding, with no criminal record and a legal permit to possess a gun.
He was law abiding, with no criminal record and a legal permit to possess a gun.