Tag: Black History
“To seek out America’s Black history is to unwittingly assume the role of archeologist and detective—so many of our stories have been buried or tossed aside, waiting for a patient explorer to unearth them. Such is the case with America’s Black-founded towns, which sprang up in the Reconstruction Era following the Civil War, a product of
“RECREATION AND RELAXATION WITHOUT HUMILIATION.” That was the slogan Abraham Lincoln Lewis gave to his self-proclaimed American Beach, after he purchased 200 acres of seashore along Florida’s northeastern coast in 1935. “ To read on, click here.
“Over the years, many historically Black cemeteries have fallen into disrepair, with oil and real estate companies eyeing those lands for development. The people buried in these makeshift graveyards were denied a voice while living, but now their descendants are championing on their behalf and demanding that these sites be preserved so that their
“In this series, we’ll be reimagining popular road trips with an emphasis on Black history and culture. First up is California’s Pacific Coast Highway, a scenic route that extends from San Diego to San Francisco and beyond.” To read on, click here.
In honor of Black History Month, I am introducing a brief series of articles recognizing the Dorks of Black history, specifically those who were influential in music or literature.