In 1811, hundreds of enslaved people in what’s now Louisiana joined together to burn down plantations, free captives, and kill their enslavers. They came from different tribes, spoke different languages, and coordinated across long distances with one goal – freedom. So why haven’t we ever heard of it? Journalist Michael […]
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George Washington Williams — a Black man who went from being a “barely literate” veteran to a world-changing investigative journalist — exposed one of the most egregious genocides in history and nearly toppled a king. In this video, I reached out to activist and researcher, Mohammed Elnaiem, to discuss how […]
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Use code garrisonhayes at https://incogni.com/garrisonhayes to get an exclusive 60% off. Black political power is under attack. From the destruction of the Voting Right Act, to the neck-breaking redistricting sprint happening throughout the South. What’s clear is that Black people need a plan. In this video we discuss exactly that. […]
Trying to avoid an identity crisis, here. Let’s dig in. You can find more from Dr. Frazier here: https://twitter.com/spelmandiva?s=21&t=FH8VLNSbGUcKeEh0UVSXhA As a recent homebuyer in Nashville, I’ve been thinking a lot about the impact that my presence in this historically lower-income neighborhood might have on the community. I’ve seen the changes […]
Urban Renewal was a profoundly destructive force in American cities throughout the 20th century and we are still facing the impact to this day. #urbanrenewal #cityplanning #americanhistory #nashville #tulsaoklahoma I pulled clips from this awesome documentary about North Nashville. Check it out: https://vimeo.com/513971042 I’m really fascinated by the way decisions […]
Long before Clarence Thomas sat on the Supreme Court of the United States of America, he was a self-described Black nationalist. Today, he is a champion of far-right ideology and jurisprudence, but I think he still holds onto many of the same ideas. The problem, in my opinion, is where […]
The #scotus ruled to make race-considerate admissions illegal. Many are calling this the end of #affirmativeaction. We knew this was coming, but I was still shocked at the reasoning Justices Clarence Thomas, Roberts and others outlined in their concurring opinions. It feels like most people, including those in the highest […]
