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The Harlem Renaissance: Black Art, Jazz, and Cultural Dilemma

by African Elements | Jan 1, 2021 | Current News Headlines

As Black culture took to a more prominent stage in the 1920s there was intense debate among artists about how Black artists and musicians should best present themselves to white audiences. Here we explore how they navigated this cultural dilemma.

The Haitian Revolution, The Slave Trade, and Black Women

by African Elements | Dec 31, 2020 | Current News Headlines

In this episode, we look at the impact of the Haitian Revolution. The Republic of Haiti shaped US politics around slavery, heightened tension between North and South, and impacted Black women in often overlooked ways.

How Will Blacks Students Fare in the Era of Online Learning and COVID-19?

by African Elements | Dec 2, 2020 | Current News Headlines

In this episode, we explore some of the historical factors that have impacted the success of African American students in the era of online learning and COVID-19.

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by African Elements | Nov 25, 2020 | Current News Headlines

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The Political Shift From Civil Rights to Mass Incarceration

The Political Shift From Civil Rights to Mass Incarceration

by African Elements News Writer | Nov 18, 2020 | Black History (Reconstruction to Present), Black New-US, Current News Headlines, Video Essays on Black History and Politics

As early as the 1970s, there was a shift in the political narrative between the Civil Rights era and the era of mass incarceration. That narrative shifted through both Republican and Democratic administrations.

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