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Howard University's "1619: The College Edition" podcast launched by Spotify

Discover the launch of 1619: The College Edition podcast, a student-led exploration of slavery and its legacy. Spotify's NextGen program supports underrepresented creators in the audio industry.

Temple Owls lead the fight against banning books by Black authors

According to the group PEN America, more than 30 states have banned books by Black authors, including classics such as The Color Purple and The Autobiography of Malcolm X. The same group reports that “books about race, racism or that feature characters of color” make up 30% of the titles that are being banned. Banning a book does not make it illegal to own, but it creates

This Philadelphia Nonprofit Is Bringing Attention To Banned Books By Black Authors With Little Free(dom) Library

The nonprofit Visit Philadelphia, “the region’s official leisure tourism marketing agency,” has joined forces with Little Free Library to bring locals and tourists to the Little Free(dom) Library to celebrate Black History Month.

Area librarians address book challenges, freedom of expression

CUBA — Regional library experts noted that while the area has seen fewer book challenges than high-profile examples nationwide, the few local instances serve as a cautionary tale against curtailment

Philadelphia Celebrates BHM With The Little Free(dom) Library

Black History Month: What It Means to Me - Living Lutheran

ELCA Racial Justice Blog: Seminarian Clair Minson to share some thoughts about Black History Month and what it means to her.

The 1619 Project | History, Slavery, United States, Controversy, Summary, & Facts

The 1619 Project is a multimedia journalism series that reframes U.S. history around African American experiences, particularly slavery and its legacy in contemporary American life. The project was originated by New York Times Magazine staff writer Nikole Hannah-Jones, who received the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary for the project’s introductory essay.

The Best Historical Movies, Dramas And TV Series Streaming Now

Looking for a new historical TV show or film to watch? From Detectorists and The Last Kingdom to Bridgerton, we've rounded up the best history content streaming on BBC iPlayer, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Now, HBO and other on-demand services in the UK and US

'Slave' or 'enslaved'?

And why it matters

'Slave' or 'enslaved'?