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The Montgomery Brawl and Other Rebellions in ‘Black August’

Is it something in the water? That Riverboat brawl wasn't the only rebellion that happened in "Black August"

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

August 9, 2023
Culture, History

We Know About Black History Month, But Do You Know About “Black August?”

The alternative to Black History Month began in 1979 and recognizes radical thought leaders.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

August 25, 2022
Culture

Still Fighting for Liberation: Unpacking the Revolutionary Spirit of Black August

August is well underway, and for those who are in activist circles, Black August is month of great significance.

By

Felice León

Published

August 9, 2021
Criminal Justice, News, Social Justice

At Age 73, I Feel Younger and Bolder Because of the Movement for Black Lives

When people my age think of the Black Lives Matter uprising, many picture young people taking to the streets and marching for change.But there’s also another story: the story of people like me, aged 73, sitting at the table with young people and spending hours to develop strategies, draft legislation like the BREATHE Act and…

By

Genetta M. Adams

Published

August 27, 2020