The 1619 Project details the legacy of slavery in America
Above, watch an insightful conversation between Nikole Hannah-Jones, 1619 Project lead and PBS Newshour’s Hari Sreenivasan.
Artist Feature: Watch Rhiannon Giddens’ Poignant Tiny Desk Concert For NPR
As a fellow native of Greensboro, North Carolina, Rhiannon Giddens immediately grasped my attention. Giddens’ captivating music is filled with incredible depth and intensity, with songs that transport listeners to other times. For NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert, the folks and blues artist performed four songs, the majority being from her recent album, There Is No […]
Watch The Oscar-winning Short Film ‘Hair Love’ By Matthew A. Cherry
Wow. I’ve been tracking Matthew A. Cherry’s journey with Hair Love since 2017 (ever since his viral Kickstarter campaign for the film), and I’ve finally gotten the chance to watch the magic unfold. To put it simply, I am in awe. From the endearing storyline to the animated style and music, Hair Love manages to […]
Zaila Avant-garde: The First African-American Winner Of The Scripps Spelling Bee, And Basketball Prodigy
In the following videos, watch 14-year-old Zaira Avant-garde’s extraordinary gifts in action––both on the court and on the stage. Read the full feature story here.