While taking African American History I wanted to delve more into how our history is affecting our present and future. One of the first programs I became interested in was the viewing of When They See Us. It was hosted Continue reading
The Untold History of African Americans and its Consequences – Kyle Litteral The Black History in San Diego Project is all about celebrating and participating in an event within San Diego that celebrates Black History Month. For my project, I, Continue reading
“Little Rock”, a Play and discussion – Ezra Roberts For my Black History in San Diego project I choose to attend a screening of “Little Rock” at the Common Ground Theater. The play, directed by Yolanda Marie Franklin, focused on Continue reading
Key figures in the Struggle for racial equality The program I listened to was a panel entitled “Civil Rights and The Black Power Movement” held on November 19th, 2014. The conversation took place at the Presidential John F. Kennedy Library Continue reading
The Grace of Silence: The Silencing Impact of Trauma- Heran Getnet 11 May 202- Each year, the month of February is dedicated to honoring the lives, legacies and achievements of black people in the United States. Considering the complex and Continue reading
Strange Fruit and Scholars Strange Fruit is a fictional screenplay written and directed by Alanna Bledman. Her screenplay was first performed at the University of San Diego in the Black Box Theatre in February 2020. The narrative entails a group Continue reading
The Power of Listening By: Olivia Hope Reputable journalist, Michele Norris, introduces an intriguing memoir, The Grace of Silence. She shares her argument within her story which is simple yet influential: there is power and benefit to listening to Continue reading
The Rights Future and Past For this project I viewed a panel discussion titled “Civil Rights and The Black Power Movement” held at The John F Kennedy Library. The purpose of these panelists and audience members coming together was Continue reading
BLACK MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH ROW. Now read that sentence again, but read it slowly. That one sentence may fly right above some heads, and it might resonate questions within others. The point is, few really ask why. Why are Continue reading
“12 Years a Slave,” a film by Steve McQueen, is a 2013 historical drama film based on the 1853 autobiographical novel twelve years a slave written by Solomon Northup. This movie told us in 1841, before the American civil Continue reading
