Hatshepsut's Crown

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Commanding the narrative of Black World History

The opening debut of Life and Times of Malcolm X hosted a sold-out crowd at the Met last night. I’m working on filling a few seats for the final curtain call on 12.2.

If you can't make it to NYC, check your local movie theater for live show times

"The way we experience the world around is a direct reflection of the world within us." - Gabrielle Bernstein

LISTEN LIVE: Supreme Court considers whether public officials can block critics on social media

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WATCH LIVE: Senate committee holds hearing on Biden's $106 billion aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan:

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If you’re politically conscious watch how you handle those who have no faith in the system. Black people have suffered under this tyranny for centuries, especially in Southern states. Instead of condemning, teach. This is community work.

You're either intentional in your political/academic/social engagement, or you're note.

The quick withdrawal of support for radical movements that express their discontent with the mere concept of global suppression is not a surprise.

When researching the benefits of having a college degree or choosing a different path to the rest of your life, here are some of the pros and cons of pursuing a college degree:

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#OnThisDay #AnitaHill courageously spoke against the alleged verbal assault and sexist misconduct of Supreme Court Justice, ClarenceThomas.

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Contrary to popular belief, #WeFoughtBack . The enslavement of Afro-Indigenous people across the globe was stifling on all fronts.

We’re Wagnerian by heart, but the music of his counterpart Verdi carries a sound that triggers our psyche. Nonetheless, here's a short thread of our favorite Verdi performances:
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We shouldn't have to retrieve our history through paywalls set up by the same academic institutions that lure us out of our oral traditions. Especially while they simultaneously push us out of and contribute nothing to our communities.

Apologizing "in delay" as we're pulling content to celebrate the birth of one of our favorite composers, Verdi. It's hard to avoid getting lost in the performances of Requiem as we just come across those of Simon Estes&Florence Quivar. Music is life.

The days are long but the work is sweet.

It’s a basic concept, but adhering to the voices and the experiences of those who came before us, is essential to surviving the times. Nothing that we see today is new.

Going to find and rewatch this game for the hell of it 😊

Southside Pride⚪🧦⚫
#ChicagoHistory

Top 9 #ThinkTanks in the US

1/2/3/4/5. Brookings/Earth/Cato/Ludwig von Mises/American Enterprise Institute
6. Heritage Foundation
7. Human Rights Watch
8. Kaiser Family Foundation
9. Council on Foreign Relations

Here’s why they're importan

A courtroom sketch of Black Panther Party Co-Founder Bobby Seale by Howard Brodie captures his attempt to write notes on a legal pad after being bound and gagged during the infamous Chicago Eight Trial of 1969.

They say it's Columbus Day... 🤷🏿‍♀️

2020 was a hell of a year to celebrate😊

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Many will celebrate and honor the indigenous presence of those in America and abroad. The task of digging into the stories of well-known tribal nations and honoring the secrets of those who wish to be left alone is a sacred one.

We love NYC so much we had to keep up w/ the recent mayoral election, despite being Chicago based. It’s still a wonder as to how Adams was appointed but Oluranatti The Show has an amazing breakdown:

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Eric Adams: The Worst Mayor In America

Eric Adams: The Worst Mayor In America