Bisa Butler FEELS like she has been around for many, many years, so it's no wonder that I felt behind the curve when I became aware of her magic during her exhibit debut at The Art Institute of ... Read More about Black History Spotlight | Bisa Butler
Black History Spotlight | Sherri L. Smith – Author
Sherri Smith Sherri L. Smith is the award-winning author of YA novels Lucy the Giant, Sparrow, Hot Sour Salty Sweet, Flygirl, and Orleans. Her bestselling novel, The Toymaker’s Apprentice is the ... Read More about Black History Spotlight | Sherri L. Smith – Author
Black History Spotlight | Faith Ringgold – Artist
One of my favorite books to read to Nathaniel when he was younger was Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold. The colorful illustrations as Cassie flies over her city of Harlem in the late 1930s really ... Read More about Black History Spotlight | Faith Ringgold – Artist
Black History Spotlight | Sharon G. Flake – Author
You ever connected with someone online and just know that they are a great person in real life? Sharon Flake is the epitome of that. Her words are always measured, and she offers great insight into ... Read More about Black History Spotlight | Sharon G. Flake – Author
Black History Spotlight | Christoper Paul Curtis
Christopher Paul Curtis This post may contain affiliate links The second oldest of five siblings, Christopher Paul Curtis was born and raised in Flint, Michigan which has been used as a ... Read More about Black History Spotlight | Christoper Paul Curtis
Black History Spotlight | Michael Harriot
Michael Harriot was a former Senior Writer at TheRoot.com where he covered the intersection of race, politics, and culture. He is currently an author, poet, and writer for The Grio, The ... Read More about Black History Spotlight | Michael Harriot