The Ballot or the Bullet Speech
1964
Read Malcolm X’s speech on methods to reach equality and the potency of both political activism and armed self-defense.
“Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around”
2012
Watch a modern performance of a classic song from the Black Freedom struggle.
Joe Louis and Fidel Castro
1960
View a photograph from the boxer’s trip to Havana with a delegation of African Americans in business.
The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion
1945
View this photograph of Black women serving in the Women’s Army Corps during World War II.
Christianity and the Kingdom of Kongo
with John K. Thornton
Take a deep dive into Nzinga a Nkuwu (João), Nzinga Mbemba (Afonso), and the Kingdom of Kongo's move to Catholicism.
The Origins and Elements of Hip-Hop
with Jeff Chang
Learn more about the genres, composers, and performers who developed the building blocks for what would become hip-hop.
The Evolution of Hip-Hop and Breakdancing
with Jeff Chang
Explore the development of turntables, sampling, and breakdancing as key elements of hip-hop artistry and culture.
The Influence of the 1960s and 1970s on Hip-Hop
with Jeff Chang
Explore the importance of place and community on the development and growth of hip-hop in its earliest days.
Textiles in the Kingdom of Kongo
with John K. Thornton
Learn more about the development of textiles in Kongo.
Africa's Major Rivers
by Exploring Africa, Michigan State University
View some of the key geography of the African continent.
“The Revolution Is at Hand”
1963
Read the draft of John Lewis’s original planned speech for the March on Washington.
The Catalan Atlas
1375
View a Euro-centric impression of Africa, including the ruler Mansa Musa, through this map and essay.
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