Jim Crow of the North
Jim Crow of the North charts the progression of racist policies and practices from the advent of restrictive covenants to their elimination in the lat…
“What to the Slave Is the 4th of July?”: James Earl Jones Reads Frederick Douglass’s Historic Speech
On July 5, 1852, in Rochester, New York, Frederick Douglass gave one of his most famous speeches, “The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro.” He w…
“Where Do We Go From Here” by Martin L. King, Jr.
August 16, 1967, Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke about the achievements of the American Negro, his struggles, triumphs, and place in the then American s…
Lila Iké
As one of Jamaica’s most powerful voices right now, Lila Iké is gaining attention at home and abroad with her distinctive delivery, old-school sensibilities, and…