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Tag: African American

On the Fence Line: Juneteenth reminds us that state prisons suppress solidarity

From International Examiner (by Felix Sitthivong) – Despite the restrictions of the prison system, community groups are still fighting for incarcerated individuals to have access to cultural events that represent them.

History and Presence: Retracing the lineage of Black artists in Oregon

Black Growing Traditions

From Yes! Magazine (by Jazmin “Sunny” Murphy) – “Today, there is a growing movement to redefine the historical Black experience with land ownership and raising crops. These farmers are working to reclaim and recontextualize that history through self-determination, manifested in sovereign food production for their local communities and families.”
Two people in heavy coats position cameras on a large field dusted with snow.

Breathing Life into a Ghost Town

From the Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center – In the 1920s, Maxville, Oregon was a logging town occupied by both African American and white workers. Today, their descendants are researching and preserving its history.

Japanese American Literature Traces Changing Relationships between Nikkei and African Americans Over Time

Wood sculpture stands next to a brown, brick library.

Soul Pole Preserved for Generations

MasterClass Launches Free Offering in Honor of Black History Month

From Ebony (by Tanya Christian) – “The three-part, 54-lesson class entitled ‘Black History, Black Freedom, and Black Love’ is an uncensored and unfiltered version of Black history that is not typically taught in school.”

Black Players Once Dominated Mexican Football

From Daily Chela – When Black players were barred from playing in Major League Baseball, many found opportunity in playing the sport in Mexico.

“Lift Every Voice and Sing” Hymn Ignites Hope Across Nation

From The Skanner – This July 2020 article visits the powerful story and impact of the Black national anthem.