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Anne Spencer [Black History Facts #139] Jul 12, 2022

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If you're interested in learning about the poet and activist whose poems were featured in several Harlem Renaissance magazines and anthologies despite her being based in Virginia, then my Anne Spencer Black History Facts profile is for you.

Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/anne-spencer.

Lean on Me [Movie Review] Jul 08, 2022

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A review of "Lean on Me", a 1989 film about Joe Clark, a high school principal who was put in charge of a school that was underperforming academically while also struggling with multiple other issues.

Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/lean-on-me-movie-review.

Medgar Evers [Black History Facts #138] Jul 05, 2022

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If you're interested in learning about the civil rights activist who traveled Mississippi organizing campaigns and investigating civil rights crimes, then my Medgar Evers Black History Facts profile is for you.

Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/medgar-evers.

Welcome to Lagos [Book Review] Jun 24, 2022

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A review of "Welcome to Lagos" by Chibundu Onuzo, the story of five people from different parts of Nigerian society who flee the Niger Delta in hopes of better lives in Lagos.

Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/welcome-to-lagos-book-review.

Hazel Scott [Black History Facts #137] Jun 21, 2022

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If you're interested in learning about the jazz pianist and singer who fought racism and McCarthyism, then my Hazel Scott Black History Facts profile is for you.

Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/hazel-scott.

Hoop Dreams [Movie Review] Jun 17, 2022

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A review of "Hoop Dreams", a classic 1994 documentary directed by Steve James about two boys growing up in Chicago and their dream of playing basketball in the NBA.

Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/hoop-dreams-movie-review.

Sam Cooke [Black History Facts #136] Jun 14, 2022

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If you're interested in learning about the gospel turned soul singer who was the first Black artist to own a record label, then my Sam Cooke Black History Facts profile is for you.

Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/sam-cooke.

The Color of Money [Book Review] Jun 10, 2022

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A review of "The Color of Money" by Mehrsa Baradaran which discusses the history of economic limitations and responsibilities placed on Black banks and capitalism.

Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/color-of-money-book-review.

Celia Cruz [Black History Facts #135] Jun 07, 2022

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If you're interested in learning about the Afro-Latina Cuban exile who became an icon and ambassador of salsa music, then my Celia Cruz Black History Facts profile is for you.

Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/celia-cruz.

Straight Outta Compton [Movie Review] Jun 03, 2022

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A review of "Straight Outta Compton", a 2015 F. Gary Gray directed film about NWA, an iconic rap group from Compton, Los Angeles.

Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/straight-outta-compton-movie-review.

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