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article via thegrio.com The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture at The New York Public Library recently acquired James Baldwin’s personal archive. The archive includes 30 linear feet of letters and manuscripts, as well as drafts of essays, novels, and other works. It also includes galleys and screenplays with notes handwritten on them as … More Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture Acquires James Baldwin Papers — GOOD BLACK NEWS

Black girls are being kicked out of the nation’s schools at alarming rates. In every state across America, Black girls are twice as likely to be suspended from school as white girls, according to a new report from the National Women’s Law Center. The reason: Racist and sexist stereotypes fostered by narrow-minded educators and school […] … More Wake Up Call: Black Girls Suspended Twice As Much As Whites — Black America Web

According to author Monique Morris, Black girls make up 16 percent of American school students, but account for over 33 percent of school arrests. via How To Stop The Criminalization Of Black Girls In Our Schools — News One

The first time saw Jessica Care Moore perform I was 13 years old and she performed a poem called, “Black Girl Juice”, I was stunned mouth open, at her delivery, and her content. Her stage presence commanded respect and she spoke of  a story I had not heard much about stretched out, she laid down … More Artist Feature: Jessica Care Moore

Juana Lichi is a mixed media artist who loves to work with textiles, prints, and fabrics. Her canvases and portraits are unique, blending modern and traditional. via J`Lichi Arts — Discover

I spent this past weekend binging on classic movies made by aboriginal (black) Americans. We started off with Beloved, then Tyler Perry’s For Colored Girls, the next day I tried watching Birth of a Nation, but found myself emotionally exhausted from what I started to term trauma movies. I understood in such a powerful way … More Film Noir

It’s my birthday month and I am starting with a new attitude. I have been soul searching lately, and have taken the initiative to be a independent money maker and a full fledged artist. I must admit it was brave. I am feeling the economic burn of it all. It’s difficult to not rely on … More Birthday Girl

The beat of the seat pulses through my veins, her purple rain and purple skies under a golden halo lights. Bright my lights and keeps my loves nestled deep. bopping their head to the music of the community. KMOJ all the way, has a special place for me. … More Sketches In Blue

This is the excerpt for a featured content post. … More The 1 Res