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blackhistorymaven

@blackhistoryma2

My work explores diverse histories, affirms Black identity, and sparks boundless curiosity. she/her

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Tonight, I'll be speaking with Tyler D. Parry about his new book which explores the surprising history of the broomstick wedding! crowdcast.io/e/jumping-the-…

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Catch my interview with Naisha Patterson of House of Stuyvesant as we talk about black wealth and sisterhood! youtube.com/watch?v=-3di4a…

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I loved Soul but it made me wonder: who are the real women in Black jazz instrumental history? I decided to find out. youtube.com/watch?v=sFhIqS…

I loved Soul but it made me wonder: who are the real women in Black jazz instrumental history? I decided to find out. youtube.com/watch?v=sFhIqS…
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Coming to America is one of my all-time favorite films. I love the absurd and exaggerated comedic nods to a shared experience. Can't wait watch Coming 2 America this weekend!

Coming to America is one of my all-time favorite films. I love the absurd and exaggerated comedic nods to a shared experience. Can't wait watch Coming 2 America this weekend!
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Many of us are in interracial relationships, but this got some strong reactionary vibes. What are yours: "Huh?" "Ugh!" or, "Meh." newsone.com/playlist/huber…

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“I tried to follow Avery’s clues, and each time I’d think, ‘I’m not smart enough to read this book.’” Director of Writing Kalela Williams reviews Stacey Abrams’ latest, and more. mightywriters.org/56956-2/

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This is my candid letter of resignation to my Harvard Dean. I try to tell the unvarnished truth about the decadence in our market-driven universities! Let us bear witness against this spiritual rot!

This is my candid letter of resignation to my Harvard Dean. I try to tell the unvarnished truth about the decadence in our market-driven  universities! Let us bear witness against this spiritual rot!
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Got a mention in the NYT: "The Travel Industry's Reckoning with Race and Inclusion." Honored to be part of this conversation. tinyurl.com/2p75v9bz

Got a mention in the NYT: "The Travel Industry's Reckoning with Race and Inclusion." Honored to be part of this conversation.  tinyurl.com/2p75v9bz
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"It wasn't hard. I just pulled the trigger and she worked fine." --Doris Miller, Pearl Harbor hero. That fateful morning, this navy cook took down two planes with a machine gun he'd never trained with or used before, after carrying soldiers to safety.

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I was nervous--but honored to be a part of one of my favorite podcast series, discussing the British Occupation of Philadelphia. benfranklinsworld.com/episode-332-ex…