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Tag: Black History

0 Culture Ethics

In ‘Something We Said,’ Richard Pryor’s daughter finds words to discuss the unspeakable

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 5 Jun

Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor's new book, "Something We Said," explores the complex history and personal facets of the n-word in America through an intimate lens, focusing on her father, renowned comedian Richard Pryor, a pivotal figure in its pop-culture narrative.

0 Music History

The part of Sammy Davis Jr.’s story Hollywood never told you #music #history #hollywood

Unpacked · 6 Jul 2025

Sammy Davis Jr., an iconic entertainer, is celebrated not just for his immense talent but also for his significant cultural impact.

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The publisher of an iconic newspaper is living Black (and Jewish) history

TaRessa Stovall in Forward · 24 Feb 2023

Elinor Tatum, the current publisher of the New York Amsterdam News, has been living Black history her whole life, taking over the newspaper from her father in 1997.

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As Jews, we need to speak out against DeSantis’ efforts to erase Black history

Matthew Litman in Forward · 24 Jan 2023

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has banned the teaching of an AP African American Studies course in the state's high schools, arguing that the curriculum violates Florida law and lacks educational value.

0 History Education

Juneteenth story is marred by myth that Blacks didn’t know they were free

Robin Washington in Forward · 13 Jun 2022

The article by Robin Washington, published by the Forward, challenges the widely-held myth surrounding Juneteenth, which is often believed to mark the day that enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, first learned of their freedom in 1865.