By Elaine ElinsonOct 2, 2015
Attention, parents and teachers: This is an alphabet book with a difference. A is for Angela Davis, Z is for Zora Neale Hurston. In between are scientists, poets, pilots and others, half of whom are women of color, who have long been left out of children's history books. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Emily Wilson / TruthdigJun 27, 2014
At 99 years old, activist and author Grace Lee Boggs reflects on the last century of American history in a Truthdig interview as PBS prepares to air a new documentary about her storied life. "To understand revolution is twofold," she says. "It’s not just changing institutions, it’s changing ourselves."To understand revolution is twofold—it’s not just changing institutions, it’s changing ourselves." Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
By Henry A. Giroux, TruthoutApr 11, 2013
Occasionally we meet the unsullied images, history and legacy of intellectuals who symbolize a rare combination of civic courage, political commitment and rigorous scholarship. Angela Davis is one of those exemplary individuals. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
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Paul Von Blum / TruthdigMar 1, 2013
The modern civil rights movement occurred long before millions of Americans were born, but many participants and observers are still available to recount their stories. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Paul Von Blum / TruthdigApr 17, 2012
The impact of her sculpture Target extends to the thousands of anonymous people of color, mostly but not exclusively younger males, who are routinely subjected to racist harassment and attacks by police and others throughout the United States.Dignified portrayals of African-Americans, especially of women, were a major feature of her sculpture and prints. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
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