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Debunking the ‘Free State’ Fallacy: Why Reparations in California Matter 

Debunking the ‘Free State’ Fallacy: Why Reparations in California Matter 

by | May 21, 2023 | Black History (Reconstruction to Present), Black History (Through Reconstruction), Black New-US, Black Sociology and Politics, Current News Headlines, Video Essays on Black History and Politics

Unveiling the truth behind the ‘Free State’ fallacy and highlighting the significance of reparations in California, this video essay offers insights into the hidden history of slavery, systemic racism, and the need for reparations in California.

How Black Women Contributed to the Civil Rights Movement…Despite Its Sexism

How Black Women Contributed to the Civil Rights Movement…Despite Its Sexism

by | Jan 14, 2023 | Black History (Reconstruction to Present), Black New-US, Current News Headlines, Video Essays on Black History and Politics

HOW BLACK WOMEN CONTRIBUTED TO THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT (Despite Its Sexism) By Darius Spearman (africanelements) About the author: Darius Spearman is a professor of Black Studies at San Diego College, where he has been pursuing his love of teaching since 2007. He is...
Russia And Black People: Relationship Status (It’s Complicated)

Russia And Black People: Relationship Status (It’s Complicated)

by | Dec 16, 2022 | Black History (Reconstruction to Present), Black Sociology and Politics, Current News Headlines, Video Essays on Black History and Politics

WNBA superstar, Brittney Griner had been entering Russia to play in the Russian Premier League during the off-season since 2014. However, in February 2022, Russian customs officials detained Griner after finding cartridges containing hashish oil in her luggage. Over the years, the relationship between Black people and Soviet Russia has vacillated between acceptance and discrimination and violence.