Why Afro-Diasporic Traditions Are Secret Tools for Liberation
Explore how traditions like Capoeira and Djembe drumming serve as sophisticated tools for social justice, healing, and cultural liberation across the diaspora.
Reclaiming Renty: Harvard to Return Enslaved Photos
Deep dive into Harvard Return of Enslaved Photos: In a major civil rights and legal victory, 1850 daguerreotypes of enslaved individuals Renty and Delia are being transferred from Harvard to the International African American Museum in South Carolina. This follows years of legal battles by descendant Tamara Lanier to reclaim her ancestors’ dignity..
Ghana UN Resolution: A Bold Path for Slave Trade Reparations
Ghana leads a historic move at the UN to classify the Transatlantic Slave Trade as a crime against humanity, opening a legal path for international reparations.
Why the 2026 President’s House Ruling Protects Slavery Memory
A federal judge told the National Park Service to reinstall a Philadelphia slavery exhibit. The order treats public memory as a rights issue, not a museum extra.
Why Wilmington Must Learn Free Speech After Park Police Row
Wilmington settles a free speech lawsuit, mandating First Amendment training for officials after attempts to silence activists critical of law enforcement.
How San Francisco Real Estate Tax Funds Reparations Now
San Francisco’s new reparations fund uses real estate taxes to address the lasting impacts of redlining, urban renewal, and historical housing discrimination.
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- Why Afro-Diasporic Traditions Are Secret Tools for Liberation March 11, 2026Explore how traditions like Capoeira and Djembe drumming serve as sophisticated tools for social justice, healing, and cultural liberation across the diaspora. The post Why Afro-Diasporic Traditions Are Secret Tools for Liberation first appeared on African Elements.African Elements News Writer
- Why the CBC is Fighting to Protect Black Immigrant Communities March 11, 2026The Congressional Black Caucus demands an end to federal operations targeting Black immigrants, citing racial bias, disproportionate deportations, and abuse. The post Why the CBC is Fighting to Protect Black Immigrant Communities first appeared on African Elements.African Elements News Writer