Black Americans have historically used the Christmas season to resist slavery, and today continue to resist injustices by supporting Black-led organizations and participating in protests.
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Confronting Silence: Black Excellence in American Classical Music
By Lexi Holloway on behalf of the Black Orchestral Network Originally appeared in Word in Black A piece of parchment secured with a wax seal is cracked open, revealing a […]
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Why Black Christmas Means Resistance
By Nadira Jamerson Originally appeared in Word in Black For many of us, Christmas is a time to exchange gifts, indulge in slices of sweet potato pie, and binge-watch movies like […]