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Documentary "Always in Season" Aims to Shed Light on the Historical Impact of Lynching

Trigger warning: disturbing images and fictionalized depictions of brutality, violence, and death
Jacqueline Olive is a documentary filmmaker living in Florida. Her most recent project is the feature film, Always in Season, which aims to explore the history of violence and terrorism that Blacks faced through lynching, as well as ongoing efforts to reconcile and seek justice for the heinous race-based murders of Black people for over a century.
Actress Karyn Parsons Fundraising to Produce a Short Film on Ballet Pioneer Janet Collins

I'll admit that I have crowdfunding fatigue, but when I see a project that deserves support, I'm quick to jump on board. This project headed by Karyn Parsons bka Hilary from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air seeks to tell the story of prima ballerina Janet Collins. Collins was the first African-American soloist to perform at the Metropolitan Opera. She later received the 1950 award for best dancer on Broadway.
Dominique Christina Remembers the Tragic Bombing in "Birmingham Sunday"

Beautiful and powerful. Dominique Christina's spoken word poem about the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in which four girls were killed is a moving testament to their legacy.
Nina Simone Reminds Us That Teaching Pride is an Investment in the Future

In this interview, Nina Simone explains her commitment to engaging with young Black people about the beauty of their culture and heritage. She drops gems, but ultimately she explains why we are all responsible for the future generations.
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Watch this Tribute to Black Beauties of the 1930s and 1940s

Talented and gorgeous Black women rarely get their due. That's why we must continue to recognize and honor their achievements. This short video from YouTube is compilation of gorgeous Black women entertainers from the 30s and 40s. In just 5 minutes, you'll see a slew of new and familiar faces.
Remembering the 75th Anniversary of Marian Anderson's Concert at the Lincoln Memorial

On April 9, 1939, Marian Anderson gave a concert at the Lincoln Memorial after the Daughters of the American Revolution refused to allow her to perform at Constitution Hall because she was black.
The Easter Sunday concert drew a desegregated crowd of 75,000.
The Legacy Workout Tributes the Brilliance, Resilience of Black Bodies

Audre Lorde tried to tell us that self-care is a revolutionary act, and this is a workout video like you've never seen.
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