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Portrait of Zora Neale Hurston with title of Alice Walker-edited Hurston reader: I Love Myself When I Am Laughing...and Then Again When I Am Looking Mean and Impressive

Happy Birthday, Zora Neale Hurston!

“Myths ferried Zora Neale Hurston through life. And long after her death in 1960, they coursed through her work like a stream. But at times, it seemed those very myths hung over her like a constellation made up of stars she’d arranged herself.” —Michael Ando, The Bitter Southerner
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Celebrating Black Heritage

From Voices Staff – A collection of resources celebrating Black heritage and excellence in honor of Black History Month.
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The Blindians: Black and Indian Couples Reflect On Kamala Harris and Anti-Blackness Among South Asian Americans

From American Kahani – The “Blindian Project” is a platform that highlights the stories of Black and Indian (and more broadly South Asian) couples and the unique ways they navigate family, culture and relationships.
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Seedcast: On Home and Belonging for Black and Indigenous Peoples

From South Seattle Emerald – Wa Na Wari Co-founder Inye Wokoma reflects on his Black and Pan-African heritage and explores philosophical questions of Black and Indigenous identity.
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Paula Madison’s Personal Crusade To Tell the History Of Chinese in the Caribbean

From Center for Asian American Media – Former NBC executive Paula Madison’s personal search for her maternal grandfather unveils the story of Chinese merchants in Jamaica and the Caribbean.
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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.
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“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.
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Do We Ask Too Much Of Black Heroes?

From The New York Times – Imani Perry, professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, challenges the simplified narratives of Black heroes and leaders that have became mainstays during Black History Month.
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