Hollywood didn’t decide on its own to portray Black women as heroes and women of power in science fiction. Their central roles in sci-fi film and television were the result of more than 80 years of Black-led struggle and strategy.
Black History
The Algebra Project sprang directly from Bob Moses’ civil rights work in Mississippi, which transformed the state from a segregationist stronghold into a focal point of the civil rights revolution.
As we observe the centennial anniversary of the destruction and learn of the movements to rebuild Black Wall Street, it is important that we know this history.
Hip hop artists have protested police violence in their music for decades, just like Southern blues and jazz artists did in the late 1800s.
During the period after the Civil War, African Americans gained political power yet faced the backlash of White supremacy. Understanding Reconstruction is also essential for exploring Black power, resilience, and excellence.
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