sisters speak

Ossie Davis delivered the eulogy, February 27, 1965, for Malcolm X.

BHM--Sammy Davis Jr, is in a class by himself. In addition to being uber talented--sang, danced, acted, confronted racism--he was selfless and fearless.

Dr. Ben asserted,

Do you remember Attorney/Activist/Radical Black Feminist, Florynce Rae Kennedy? Biography:  Florynce 'Flo' Kennedy:The Life of a Black Feminist Radical  by Sherie M. Randolph.

BHM--Violent & devasting blow 52 years ago today?  

This is an ideal time to read or reread Ellison's classic novel, Invisible Man

BHM--Nelson Mandela was released February 11, 1990, after being held for 27 years as a political prisoner.

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Culture Matters

The inimitable Gwendolyn Brooks

Dr. Kenneth Clark diagnosed racism.  He and his wife, Mamie, also a psychologist,  were among the experts consulted for the  Brown v. Bd. of Education case in 1954.

We know there's been a great change since the 1970s, let's hear what politician Shirley Chisholm had to say regarding racism.

Word for today...

Wanted to begin Black History Month with the opening stanza from Margaret Walker's powerful poem 'For My People.' This is a fine time to reread her  touching tribute.