Ismail Akwei is an international journalist, digital media specialist, media literacy advocate, media viability consultant, media trainer, product manager, editor, writer, and media manager with over a decade of experience working with multinational media companies worldwide.

Five ways to experience Chicago's Black History

25 Jun 2020  |  Face2Face Africa  |  English  |  African American History

Chicago's African American history and culture are integral to the city's identity, with significant contributions from African Americans, particularly in areas like Hyde Park and Bronzeville. Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, the first black settler from Haiti, is highly revered. The rich history is celebrated through various cultural expressions, including food and museums.

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Oscar Castillo is a journalist based in Bogotá, Colombia. experience on tv news show, radio, web and written journalism. 

knowledge about Latin America situation, especially Colombia and Venezuela. english and spanish

Nike BHM 2019 Collection

16 Jan 2019  |  Modern Notoriety  |  English  |  Black History Month

Nike's 2019 Black History Month collection celebrates African American heritage with designs inspired by national African patterns and Afro-futurism in sport. The collection includes iconic Nike, Jordan, and Converse silhouettes. Nike's initiatives, such as the Future Varsity program and partnerships with PeacePlayers International and MENTOR, aim to foster community leadership and mentorship among young African Americans. These efforts have expanded opportunities and support for youth across the United States, with significant positive impacts highlighted by leaders involved in these programs.

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Sabrina Fearon-Melville is an arts and culture journalist based in London, United Kingdom.

She completed an undergraduate degree in International Relations at Coventry University. Her final dissertation was in Anti-Human Trafficking Policies across the UK and the Caribbean as she is passionate ...

Exploring the Development of the Blaxploitation Era and the African American Heroine

24 Feb 2021  |  Film Daze  |  English  |  African American Heroine

Blaxploitation cinema, emerging in the 1970s, has been both critiqued and celebrated for its portrayal of African American heroines like Pam Grier's Foxy Brown. While the genre offered roles that showcased Black women as independent and strong, it also perpetuated stereotypes of over-sexualization and violence. Despite its flaws, Blaxploitation films were significant in advancing Black female representation in cinema. Modern attempts to revive this genre, such as Proud Mary, have not fully captured the rawness and cultural homages of the originals. The article calls for a renewed engagement with this style of cinema, particularly by Black filmmakers.

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David Gordon is a journalist & presenter based in Belfast, United Kingdom.

He is a Broadcaster, Radio Presenter and Travel Journalist with bylines in national newspapers and magazines and a daily radio show in Northern Ireland

David is a Director of the British Guild of Travelwriters

History Unit Plans Exhibit on Blacks

18 Feb 1973  |  www.nytimes.com  |  English  |  History

The Long Island Historical Society is assembling a historical record focusing on the black communities of Brooklyn, Queens, and the counties of Nassau and Suffolk. The collection includes items related to the Underground Railroad, the fight against slavery, and notable figures such as Dr. Susan Smith McKinney, Brooklyn's first black woman doctor. The exhibit will cover material up to 1877 and may become a traveling exhibit on black history. Efforts are also underway to have a public school named after Dr. McKinney and to preserve historical landmarks in the Weeksville area.

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Brett Hall is a journalist based in Leicester, United Kingdom.

African American Cultural Center still being planned for Virginia Beach despite delays

10 Oct 2023  |  WAVY.com  |  English  |  African American History

The Virginia African American Cultural Center, a long-planned project in Virginia Beach, is moving forward despite delays caused by leadership turnover, inflation, and COVID-19. The City Council has extended the construction deadline to December 1, 2026. The project, led by Councilwoman Amelia Ross-Hammond, aims to create a 35,000-square-foot facility dedicated to African American history and contributions. The center has received state funding and continues to conduct research with Norfolk State University, although construction costs and other challenges have necessitated a phased approach.

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I am a multimedia journalist whose work has appeared in The Economist, Foreign Policy, The Atlantic and elsewhere.  Since 2000, I have divided my time between the U.S. and the West Bank, covering a range of political, economic and cultural issues for print, TV and radio.

Before moving back to ...

Museum sheds light on African American history

19 Sept 2016  |  www.aljazeera.com  |  English  |  African American History

The Smithsonian’s Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC, set to open on September 24, 2016, is a culmination of a century's efforts and an 11-year journey led by founding director Lonnie Bunch. The museum, which will display 3,000 artifacts out of a collection of 37,000, is divided into history, community, and culture sections, featuring significant items like Rosa Parks' dress and Emmett Till's coffin. Funded by Congress and private donations, the museum aims to present the African American experience as an integral part of American history. The design by David Adjaye features a bronze-colored 'corona' exterior, drawing from African and American heritage. The museum's opening is considered timely, coinciding with the Black Lives Matter movement and ongoing racial tensions in the US.

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Ruksana Hussain is a journalist based in Los Angeles, United States of America.

Henderson Spirits Group Diversifies Industry

15 Apr 2024  |  Cuisine Noir Magazine  |  English  |  African American History

Former NBA player Alan Henderson founded Henderson Spirits Group in 2013 to spotlight African American history makers in the spirits industry. His company aims to diversify the industry by highlighting the contributions of African American distillers and personalities. Henderson's journey included launching brands like Birdie Brown and Tom Bullock, despite challenges in distribution and branding. Additionally, his wife Maxine Henderson started Bollygood, an Indian-inspired sparkling beverage. Henderson collaborates with local organizations to support minority talent and suppliers, advocating for a collaborative approach to success in the industry.

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Allison Keyes is an award-winning multi-media journalist with more than 25 years of experience. Formerly a substitute host and National Desk reporter for NPR, Keyes works both at CBS News Radio and the digital arm of Smithsonian Magazine. Her more than 20 journalism awards are from organizations ...

America Is Still Reckoning With the Failures of Reconstruction

01 Sept 2021  |  www.smithsonianmag.com  |  English  |  African American History

The article explores the ongoing impact of the Reconstruction Era on modern America, focusing on the legacies of racial violence, civil rights struggles, and the fight for equality. It highlights the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture's exhibition 'Make Good the Promises: Reconstruction and Its Legacies,' which features artifacts and stories that connect past and present struggles for African American freedom and rights. Key figures like Mélisande Short-Colomb and scholars such as Paul Gardullo and Kinshasha Holman Conwill provide insights into the historical and contemporary significance of Reconstruction, emphasizing the need to address ongoing issues of racial injustice and inequality.

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Travis Levius is a globetrotting journalist and editor for the likes of CNN Travel, BBC Travel, The Daily Meal, Apple, and Business Insider.

Beyond Music Row, Revisiting the Legacy of Nashville’s Black Musicians

01 Dec 2021  |  Condé Nast Traveler  |  English  |  Music History

Nashville's Lower Broadway is famous for its live music venues, but the National Museum of African American Music, located in the Fifth + Broadway development, highlights the city's rich Black music history. The museum, which opened in January 2021, showcases five centuries of Black American music. Fisk University, a historically Black university, played a crucial role in introducing African American spirituals to the broader American culture through its Fisk Jubilee Singers. Jefferson Street, once a thriving Black entertainment district, is now preserved by the Jefferson Street Sound Museum. The article emphasizes the importance of recognizing and preserving Nashville's Black music legacy.

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Reliable professional journalist based in central Florida. I report for NPR and its central Florida affiliate, covering  daily news and am a strong feature reporter. Gathering audio--be it through tape syncs, vox pops, or live, one-on-one interviews--is my forte. I also have strong editing skills.

Happy Aging: Exploring Genealogy with Shaun Thomas

07 Jun 2023  |  Word In Black  |  English  |  African American History

The article discusses the significance of genealogy, particularly within the African American community, through an interview with Shaun Thomas, president of The Fred Hart Williams Genealogical Society. Thomas shares his personal journey into genealogy, which began in Mississippi, and highlights the evolution of research techniques from traditional methods to the use of the internet and DNA testing. He explains the unique challenges faced when tracing African American lineages, such as 'brick walls' encountered due to the lack of records pre-dating the 1870s when many African Americans were enslaved. The article also touches on the potential implications of reparations on genealogical research and offers advice for those starting to explore their family history. Resources from AARP on genealogy are mentioned as additional support for interested individuals.

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Marie Schulte-Bockum is a freelance journalist based in Munich, Germany. Schulte-Bockum has contributed to Forbes, the BBC, the New York Times, GQ, Sport1 and FOCUS Online, among others. A native speaker of German and English, she holds a BA in International Affairs from Northeastern University, ...

The First African Americans to Win Olympic Medals

02 Feb 2022  |  HISTORY  |  English  |  African American Athletes

The article highlights the achievements of pioneering African American athletes who broke barriers in the Olympic Games. John Baxter Taylor became the first African American to win an Olympic gold medal in 1908. Alice Coachman was the first Black woman to win Olympic gold in 1948. Wilma Rudolph overcame significant health challenges to become the fastest woman in the world by 1960. Debi Thomas made history as the first African American woman to medal in the Winter Olympics in 1988. Vonetta Flowers became the first Black athlete to win gold at a Winter Games in 2002, and Shani Davis was the first African American to win gold in an individual event at a Winter Olympics in 2006. These athletes not only excelled in their sports but also challenged racial barriers and inspired future generations.

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Jonathan White is a journalist based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Formerly with the South China Morning Post, Jonathan has covered sport, news and culture from China since 2007. He covered the Beijing 2008 Olympics, the Fifa World Cup in Brazil in 2014 and the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. As well as his ...

A House Built by Slaves: African American Visitors to the Lincoln White House

01 Oct 2023  |  www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com  |  English  |  African American History

Jonathan W. White's book, A House Built by Slaves, offers a nuanced view of Abraham Lincoln, highlighting his interactions with African American visitors to the White House. The book captures the complexity of Lincoln's legacy, acknowledging both his positive actions and the criticisms he faced from both white and Black contemporaries. White's narrative emphasizes Lincoln's evolving views on slavery and his respectful treatment of Black guests, providing a valuable addition to the Lincoln canon. The text also touches on modern criticisms of Lincoln, reflecting ongoing debates about his legacy.

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Patrick Young is based in Malta but travels frequently.

He is a specialist in global finance and business, including startups and has discussed global economic, financial and political issues in media the world over.

He is the Publisher of the leading newsletters in the business of financial ...

American Illness and Suffering during the Civil War and Reconstruction

11 Dec 2019  |  thereconstructionera.com  |  English  |  African American History

The text discusses the suffering of African Americans during the Civil War and Reconstruction, highlighting the lack of foresight and support from abolitionists and the Union administration. It criticizes the optimism for a quick Union victory, which led to inadequate preparations for freed slaves, resulting in significant suffering and death. The text also draws parallels to the later treatment of Native Americans, emphasizing the repeated failures of federal efforts.

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