The Color Purple has been banned for more than forty years, which is remarkable considering what the book actually does. Alice Walker wrote a story that refuses to let Black women be silent. It refuses to let trauma be hidden. And it refuses to let love, especially queer love, be defined by the people who benefit from erasing it.

In 2019, Nikole Hannah-Jones launched The 1619 Project, a pivotal initiative that reexamines American history through the lens of slavery. By putting the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in Virginia in 1619 at the forefront, the project challenges the oversimplified and often romanticized narrative of American origins. It exposes how slavery has been a vital force in shaping the United States. This bold assertion has led to significant controversy resulting in the book

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.

Most U.S. history textbooks present a sanitized, simplified version of the past, one that often glosses over or outright erases the voices of ordinary people. Instead of telling the full story of struggle, resistance, and resilience, these narratives tend to focus on political leaders, wars, and economic milestones, while leaving out the stories that truly shape our society.

In the rich tapestry of African American history, the struggle for freedom has been a defining theme.

Today, we’re diving into powerful stories and truths that challenge what we've often been taught about American history.

Black education in America has long been a crucial act of resistance and empowerment.

we’re diving into some policy proposals under Project 2025 that might raise some eyebrows.

Project 2025, focusing specifically on voter suppression and its impact on Black and Brown communities

As we turn our attention to Project 2025, it’s essential to understand its implications, especially for people of color.

Let's dive into Part 3 of the 1619 Project. This book is quite extensive, so if you haven't already, I highly recommend reading Parts 1...

The 1619 project examines the link between slavery and modern capitalism.

I'm back for Part 2 of my recap of "The Autobiography of Malcolm X". If you haven't read Part 1, make sure to check it out! First up, we...

The first chapter of the 1619 Project delves into the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in America.