Breaking free : Brainwashed Challenging the Myth of Black Inferiority,Book review and analysis

“In the 21st century, the problem for African Americans has less to do with blatant racism than its imprint on our psyches. We’ve been brainwashed to internalize the myth of inferiority and have not yet wrested our image from the original mythmakers”. – Tom Burrell Brainwashed: Challenging the Myth of Black Inferiority by Tom Burrell […]

That’s a clean cut! : The history of black barbershops in America, Black History 365

Like, comment and follow if you’ve enjoyed learning something new from this post. Barbershops are not only places to get a clean cut and look sharp, but it’s also a place where you can relax, talk and feel a part of a community. It’s a workplace but has the feeling of a lounge and throughout […]

The Harlem Renaissance (Black History 365)

Welcome to Black History 365, a series where I explain, educate, and explore historical events, unsung black figures in world history, and recount the triumphs and struggles of black people worldwide. In this entry of Black History 365, I will present the story on the Harlem Renaissance, a period in history that shaped black culture […]