Kindred remains one of the most frequently challenged works by Octavia Butler. Official reasons cite violence, sexual assault, and harsh depictions of slavery. The deeper fear runs far deeper. Butler refused to let the past stay distant. She forced readers to see how history shapes identity and power in the present.

The story of enslaved people is usually framed as labor in the most generic sense. Bodies in fields. Anonymous workers. A blurred mass. That framing is both inaccurate and convenient. The truth is far more powerful. Enslaved Africans brought with them deep reservoirs of knowledge that reshaped the landscape of the Americas. They were highly skilled artisans and agricultural experts long before they arrived here. Their expertise became the backbone of colonial economies.

When people say "Africans sold Africans," they often try to erase the massive imbalance of power and scale. This phrase ignores the structure that shaped individual choices and the broader system engineered by European powers.

The book Stamped is not radical because it invents new ideas. It is radical because it tells the honest story of how racism is embedded in American policies and systems, not just in individual actions. This honesty challenges the comforting myth of American innocence and that is what makes the book dangerous to some.

Rewatching Judas and the Black Messiah reveals how history is rarely simple. It is layered, full of contradictions, and deeply human. The story of Fred Hampton and Bill O’Neal shows this clearly. Their lives reflect the complexity of the Civil Rights and Black Power movements, and the ways in which systems of power exploited divisions within Black communities.

And that’s why they’re banned. This series reads the books they don’t want you to. We’ll explore why each work was censored, what truth it threatened, and how those same forces still shape today’s political, racial, and cultural battles. You’ll see patterns. You’ll recognize language. And you’ll realize that the fight against banned books is the fight for memory itself.

The fight for democracy is ongoing, and the stakes have never been higher. As we reflect on the legacies of Thurgood Marshall and Clarence Thomas, it is crucial to recognize the broader implications of their actions. Marshall envisioned inclusivity and empowerment, while Thomas’s decisions often reflect a retreat from those ideals.

After Floyd's death, various sectors, including businesses, schools, and politicians, quickly issued statements of solidarity. Buzzwords like “anti-racism” and “equity” became commonplace in boardrooms and classrooms. Many believed that America was finally ready to address its racial injustices.

Carter G. Woodson is widely celebrated as the Father of Black History, a title he earns through his foundational work in establishing Negro History Week, which eventually grew into Black History Month. This initiative transformed how America reflects on its past.

Alberta Jones was a true pioneer whose story deserves recognition and celebration. In 1959, she achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first Black lawyer to pass the Kentucky bar exam. At a time when segregation was deeply rooted in society and the legal system, Alberta opened her own law practice.

Washington, D.C. has been a centerpiece of federal intervention for many years, often seen as a necessary measure in times of crisis. However, the stories surrounding these interventions are far more complex than they might seem at first.