by Marvin Blake | Feb 12, 2024 | Justice
The year, 1955. Rosa Louise Parks, a black woman…, an African-American woman of color, boarded one of the Montgomery City Bus Lines’ buses. After paying her fare, Rosa Parks took a seat in the rear of the bus… in the designated “colored” section of the bus. When all...
by Marvin Blake | Feb 12, 2024 | Politics
A secretly recorded conversation on June 23, 1972 between President Richard Nixon and his aide H.R. Haldeman revealed the president’s involvement in the Watergate break-ins and the cover-up. In 1974, a secret 1972 tape recording of White House conversations...
by Marvin Blake | Jan 16, 2024 | Guest Article, Mixed Race
Photo by Creative Hina By.Quileen on Unsplash The discussions about colorism are left in the dust too often due to its sensitivity and nuances that might be limited by others’ points of view. Colorism, a form of discrimination based on skin color, is a pervasive...
by Marvin Blake | Dec 15, 2023 | Black History, Facts
Photo by Muhammad-Taha Ibrahim Some facts about slavery are not taught in school, making others forget that black lives matter. Black lives matter. People support the movement that brings back the power of the oppressed. Today, we have all been fighting for peace and...
by Marvin Blake | Nov 22, 2023 | Family
Photo by Tyson on Unsplash Being part of a transracial family brings unique experiences and challenges when it comes to forming one’s identity. Transracial families are built on love, connection, and the blending of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds....
