My color isn’t your curse
I carried guilt that was never mine. Then an author said the thing I needed to hear.
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The most inspirational Audre Lorde quotes every activist should know
There is power in speaking your mind, sharing your story, and using your voice. Audre Lorde and her works embody this power, and showcase what can be done when we use our voices for change. As a writer and civil rights activist, Lorde's words are often infused with a strong sense of justice, with an eye toward social change. Get inspired to speak your mind and step into your power with our collection of quotes from poet and warrior Audre Lorde.
A’Lelia Bundles shares her family’s rich legacy
Bundles’ great-grandmother, daughter of Madame C.J. Walker, was the “Joy Goddess” of the Harlem Renaissance.
Notes to the ancestors
In celebration of Juneteenth, we asked inspiring creators—poets, playwrights, novelists, and cultural icons—what they would want to say to the ancestors, about their lives, their ambitions, and what life is like today.
Colorism isn’t pretty
The belief that one is better, or better looking due to the lightness of their skin, has roots in slavery. Will it ever go away?
Martha S. Jones unearths her family history in “The Trouble of Color”
The renowned historian found both pain and pride when she explored her ancestors’ journey from slavery to freedom.
Refusal, joy, and other acts of radical resistance
With We Refuse, historian and podcaster Kellie Carter Jackson shines a light on the breadth of Black resistance, resilience, and joy, from historical fights against racism to empowering new paths toward liberation.
The Harlem Renaissance: More than just all that jazz
Born out of the Great Migration, it created a community like none other and remains a touchstone of authentic American culture.
Tia Williams gives us a love letter to Harlem in “A Love Song for Ricki Wilde”
The author’s latest romance elegantly blends past and present for one unforgettable love story.
The roots, iterations, and remarkable staying power of "The Color Purple"
To celebrate the release of the movie musical, revisit Alice Walker's iconic novel and follow its journey across four decades of adaptations.
Understanding Tupac through the lens of "An Amerikan Family"
The Shakurs, and particularly matriarch Afeni Shakur, were a potent force in shaping Black liberation and the future of hip-hop.
The Supreme Court ruled against affirmative action. What will happen without it?
Fifty years ago, President Kennedy instituted affirmative action policies, which opened doors in employment and education for people of color; Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, further opening doors. Now for education, the doors are closing.