Black History Month is about not only reflecting on the past, but also about celebrating the achievements of black visionaries and role models. This Black History Month, why not check out some amazing works by queer black authors? These storytellers and artists explore the intersection of sexuality, race and gender through prose, poetry and fiction.…
Each year, the month of February is dedicated to celebrating the history and accomplishments of people of African descent. As well as, acknowledging systemic racism and organizations working to create change. Black History Month honours people from all periods of history including the slaves that were first brought over from Africa, stretching to those living…
In Honor of Black History Month, here are some black artists that have made an impact on our world as a whole. 1. Augusta Savage Augusta Savage was an American sculptor and educator contributing to the fight of racism, and to modern feminism. She was born in Florida, 1892. She started sculpting just with the…
Explorers Christopher Columbus “Oh Captain, liars out there call you cruel and greedy, You ‘chop hands off when natives don’t give gold up freely.’ Truth is you helped Tainos beat those cannibals And rightly sent some back to Spain as criminals. You’ve always been a man of God and great conviction— No lasting hatred, creeping…