Tag: Black History Month
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Black History Month Belongs to Black Authors
Hands down, February is the Blackest month of the year in the United States. It’s Black History Month and like it or not, mainstream America gets all of their Black agenda items checked off during these four short weeks. One could argue that June is the Blackest month of the year on account of Juneteenth…
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Why You Should Be Reading Black Books after Black History Month
I’m not sure who needs to hear this, but it’s okay to read Black books after Black History Month is over. Just as I explained that it’s Black History Month in my house 365 days of the year, I also read books by Black authors even after the last day of February has passed. And…
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A Hair Story Giveaway: Tell Me Why You Love Black Hair!
Hello Meltingpot Community, As February winds down and we finish our 28 days of celebrating the 20-year anniversary of Hair Story:Untangling the Roots of Black Hair in America, my co-author, Ayana Byrd and I want to do a Hair Story giveaway. Yes, it’s technically our book’s birthday, but we want to give our fans a…
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Where is Black History Month Celebrated Abroad?
Hello Meltingpot Community, Now that we’ve made the decision to move our family abroad to Spain, I find myself wondering what will be different and what will be the same about our new lives. Of course, I’m constantly thinking about how my life as a Black woman, raising Black children will be different in Europe…
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Every Month is Black History Month in My House
Hello Meltingpot Community, It’s February. That means it’s Black history month! I’m Black. I should be happy and excited, right? Not really, because in my life, every month is Black History Month. I don’t need an artificial holiday to remind me or my children that Black people are awesome. We know that already. Why I’m…
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Every Black Female Journalist Wants a Byline in Essence Magazine
For today’s Black Journalists through history post, I’m going to be talking about the history of Essence magazine and then I’m going to get a little bit personal. I couldn’t possibly share about this iconic publication known as the Black Woman’s Bible and not mention my own personal history with the brand. Our relationship started…
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“Soldiers without Swords,” The Definitive Film about the Black Press
I am having such a good time with this series on Black journalists. For today’s post, rather than just another biographical profile, I want to talk about Soldiers without Swords, the definitive film about Black journalists and the Black press. The film was produced and directed by legendary filmmaker, Stanley Nelson. This award-winning film begins…
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Ida B. Wells: Journalist & Activist
I think it goes without saying that I could not have a series on influential Black journalists and not talk about the original badass freedom fighter-writer, Ms. Ida B. Wells. Ida B. Wells the journalist, was a true crusader for justice who, like Frederick Douglass, understood the power of the press and used it to…
