Black Star: Hip-Hop’s Reflection on Black Identity
Black Star's 1999 debut album by Mos Def and Talib Kweli powerfully explores black identity in hip-hop. Their iconic track "Respiration" captures urban life and...
Who Decides Who Is Black Enough?
ESPN's Sage Steele claims she was excluded from the network's race special because colleagues questioned her Blackness. The biracial anchor faces criticism over past controversial...
11th Annual E.T. Dixon Lecture Featuring Dr. Asante Todd
Dr. Asante Todd delivers the 11th Annual E.T. Dixon Lecture at Huston-Tillotson University, exploring African American identity themes from the 19th century....
Appreciating Toni Morrison & Literary Legacy
Toni Morrison's literary legacy continues to impact readers 50 years after The Bluest Eye. The Nobel Prize winner fearlessly addressed racism and Black identity....
Artist Explores Identity and Resilience in New Work
Artist delivers powerful spoken word piece exploring Black identity, resilience, and social justice themes. The raw performance tackles systemic issues while celebrating cultural strength and...
CSUN Research Session on Black Identity in Media
CSUN hosts research session examining harmful Black stereotypes in media. Students explore jezebel, sapphire, and thug representations in hip-hop and television....