This Sun. Feb. 19 Jeffrey O.G. Ogbar will discuss his book Hip-Hop Revolution: The Culture and Politics of Rap (Univ Press of Kansas), which presents a balanced cultural history that looks past negative stereotypes of hip-hop. Join us at the Central Library: ow.ly/Fn4n50MPnMg

I bet you NEVER thought you’d see a pic with Mike Epps Russell Simmons Ice Cube Chuck D Mariska, Ice T and Dick Wolf. EVER ⭐️

We all have our top-5. Who tops yours? Fat Joe Explains Why Jay-Z Is The Greatest Rapper Ever uproxx.com/music/fat-joe-…

Food justice experts share what you should buy for dinner that'll make the biggest impact. huffpost.com/entry/can-food…

I know it’s last minute, but if you can, please come through! There is a rich history of how black athletes in the Long Sixties engaged in social justice work. Learn more about the Syracuse football team of the era. #BHM #blackhistorymonth #syracuseu

The big homie ICE T reminds me of my aunt who always had the most thoughtful, sharp observations about life expressed with simplicity. Ice T never ceases to drop insightful commentary.

I’m wildly excited to announce that my forthcoming book, “America’s Black Capital: How African Americans Remade Atlanta in the Shadow of the Confederacy,” has a release date! Use 25% off discount code “preorder25” until 4/28 at bittly.ws/Duky Barnes & Noble Basic Books

I’ve never had a forthcoming book featured in Publishers Weekly. This is exciting to see on the fall list! #AmericasBlackCapital #Atlanta #ATLHistory #ATL

Can’t wait to read this one! Congrats, Dr. Keisha N. Blain

In March 1995, Mississippi became the last state to ratify the 13th Amendment, which outlawed slavery. The state, at least, stays on brand. #Juneteenth

Do not vote for politicians who are hostile to or dismissive of the climate crisis— like most Republicans. This also means, of course, to vote for those who address it in policy. Our lives depend on it.

In 1971, 17-year-old Juliane Koepcke was flying over the Peruvian rainforest with her mother when she got sucked out of the airplane after it was struck by a bolt of lightning. She fell two miles to the ground, strapped to her seat. "The plane jumped down and went into a

RIP, Prof. Ogletree.

Twenty years ago Atlanta was her stage en route to Hollywood. Look at that fresh-faced future #EGOT shine!

“Georgia’s oldest city…made a historic break with its slavery-era past Thursday as Savannah’s city council voted to rename a downtown square in honor of a Black woman who taught formerly enslaved people to read and write.” nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/sa…

Workers everywhere sick and tired of low pay and gigantic #CEO pay. #WGAStrike #SAGAFTRAStrike RT:UAW workers launch unprecedented strike against all Big Three automakers - CNN Business apple.news/AUKWqbDONRBiAi…

👉🏾In WAKE UP AMERICA (W. W. Norton & Company), I bring together the voices of major progressive Black women politicians, grassroots activists, and intellectuals to offer critical insights on how we can create a more equitable political future. Please pre-order your copy today! 🙏🏾

Welcome, fall 🍁

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Wow! Publishers Weekly just released its “Best Books of 2023” and my upcoming “America’s Black Capital”made the list! I’m amazed and honored! Basic Books #Atlanta #AtlantaHistory #history #BlackHistory #southernhistory best-books.publishersweekly.com/pw/best-books/…