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New generations of Black Americans are taking intimate tours that connect them with the lands and cultures their ancestors were forced to leave behind One hot day in November 2017, Hasani Carter, a genealogist and middle school science teacher from Columbus, Ohio, walked the dusty path to the confluence of the Ezu and Omambala RiversContinue reading “Black History: A Journey to Discover an African Homeland”

Jessica Holter Founder of the Punany Poets talks to us during her book tour and completes our 2 part series on the life of a Punany Poet. Lady d…Why do you think people are surprised that in your shows you talk about awareness? Holter…I did not realize that after 10 years it is still aContinue reading “Black History: Day 12”

Berry Gordy’s record label used the ‘sound of young America’ to bring people together On January 12, 1959, Berry Gordy Jr. started Tamla Records with the help of an $800 loan from his family, starting a journey that would forever change the music industry. The following year, it merged into Motown Record Corporation. For Gordy, starting his own label wasContinue reading “Black History: Motown Records, Founded on This Day in 1959, Broke Racial Barriers in Pop Music With Its Beloved Hits”

Oz Longworth Age: 30 Location: Houston Goals: To finally be a published poet, To finish my book, to ensure the survival of John Connor Talent: Writing, performing poetry Passions: Comic books, music, movies, traveling, Achievements: Hosted Liquid Soul poetry for two years, performed at the Nuyorican in New York City, three time Thumb War championContinue reading “Black History: Day 10”