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Jordan Davis’ Parents React to Mistrial in Son’s Killing
Sunday would have been Jordan Davis’ 19th birthday. His mother, Lucia McBath, sent out this message on Twitter early on Saturday. “Tomorrow is my boy’s 19th birthday. I pray we will celebrate not only him but a just and righteous verdict.” But there was to be no verdict for Jordan, as the jury, made up…
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Is There Room for Intellectuals in the Black Church?
Left of Black host Mark Anthony Neal is joined by the Rev. Raphael Warnock to talk about the state of the black church and his new book, The Divided Mind of the Black Church: Theology, Piety, and Public Witness. The Rev. Warnock is the senior pastor at Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist Church.
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The Root Live: Bring It to the Table Premieres at 11 A.M.
In many African-American families, when we have an important issue to discuss we gather in the kitchen and bring it to the table. That’s especially true of financial discussions, whether about how to pay the bills, how to send Junior to college or where to start looking for a new job. For the next 10…
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Harvard Afro-Latin American History Professor to Edit Transition Magazine
The Hutchins Center at Harvard University has announced the appointment of Alejandro de la Fuente as the new editor of Transition, the longest running Pan-African cultural magazine in history. Under professor de la Fuente’s leadership, the journal will extensively broaden its print and online distribution, and will highlight emerging Afro-Latin perspectives, while continuing to publish…
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African Americans and Freedom: The Soundtrack
Every tale of struggle and triumph has its soundtrack, and African Americans’ fight for freedom in the U.S. is no different. From spirituals with roots in Africa to songs with hidden messages for those fleeing slavery to brave civil rights anthems, these works of music are more than art—they’re the sound of our history. 1.…
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How the Urban Bush Women Got Their Name
Left of Black host Mark Anthony Neal visits with Jawole Willa Jo Zollar in the Reynolds Industries Theater at Duke University. Zollar and her dance troupe, Urban Bush Women, are partaking in a two-week residency at Duke University. Urban Bush Women celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Watch:
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Seattle Seahawks Crush Denver Broncos 43-8 in Super Bowl
So much for Peyton Manning’s record-breaking season and the Denver Broncos intimidating offense. Super Bowl XLVIII was all about the Seattle Seahawks defense. Overpowering, dominating, lightening fast. And ultimately victorious. The Seahawks led the Super Bowl from start to finish, running up a 22 to nothing lead by halftime. It was the relentless Seattle defense…
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Obama Blames Fox News for Stirring Up Political Trouble
Each year the news division of the network hosting the Super Bowl is granted a pregame interview with President Obama. This year was Fox’s turn, and Fox News anchor Bill O’Reilly used the occasion to grill the president on a few of the conservative’s favorite topics, including Benghazi and the IRS’ targeting of conservative groups.…
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‘To Be Young, Gifted and Black’: The Roots of a Civil Rights Anthem
Left of Black host Mark Anthony Neal speaks to Shana Redmond about her new book, Anthem: Social Movements and the Sound of Solidarity in the African Diaspora. Redmond is an assistant professor of American studies and ethnicity at the University of Southern California. Watch:
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12 Guaranteed Obama-isms You’ll Notice at the State of the Union
The State of the Union is a big deal for obvious reasons—but we won’t just be watching to hear about President Barack Obama’s latest proposals. Obama’s patented speechmaking mannerisms make watching the SOTU all the more fun. So we’ve gathered a list of our favorite Obama-isms that you’re most likely to catch Tuesday night. 1.…
Black News and Black Views with a Whole Lotta Attitude
