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Although I absolutely love writing about myself, as this blog's title may subtly suggest, there is such a wide variety of experience that can't be told from my perspective. So, this post will be dedicated to sharing those stories that I could never tell. How cool!
In celebration of Black History Month, the content shared below comes from the African American community. Although most of this content isn't historical, I believe listening to contemporary stories can help white folks, like myself, realize why it is so important to learn the history of African Americans we often neglect.
I know some of you are super stoked to get to the sources below, and I won't slow you down. I've selected some of my favorite content, enjoy!
For those of you that remain skeptical, before you click away, ask yourself a few questions:
When is the last time you listened to an African American voice with intent to truly listen?
How diversified are your social media feeds?
Have you read any books penned by a black author?
How can we expect to understand racism in the United States without listening to those who experience it?
What do we gain when we seek to understand different perspectives?
SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter:
Blair Imani @BlairImani
Tia Oso @Tia_Oso
Leslie Mac @LeslieMac
Ashley Yates @brownblaze
Facebook:
Facebook is, of course, more personal than the other social media sites. Instead of specific accounts, I have a couple of suggestions.
Join a group that is POC centered. In one such group, someone shared this fantastic Black History Month Library.
Like, follow, and share pages of your local black businesses and artists.
Instagram:
Nesrin Danan @blackprints
Alex Elle @alex_elle
Melvin Hart @mlvhrt
Paulina Raisa @zuzusilk
Amber Wagner @jstlbby
Dustin Ross @lookatdustin
Ike Edeani @eadini
PODCASTS
These can be found by a search on whatever platform you use to listen to podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc.) The Loud Speakers Network is a great source for podcasts in general. They also do a good job producing content from African American and other marginalized communities.
The Friend Zone
FriendsLikeUs
BGD Podcast
YOUTUBE
Evelyn From The Internets
Jouelzy
Kat Blaque
TV SERIES
Trigger Warning with Killer Mike
Dear White People
Grown-ish
MOVIES
Whose Streets? (2017)
13th (2016)
She's Gotta Have It (1986)
Get Out (2017)
BOOKS
Citizen by Claudia Rankine
Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup
The Radical King by Martin Luther King Jr. and Cornel West
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
Here are some links to give monetary support to some of the above-mentioned content creators.
Ashley Yates
BGD
Kat Blaque Venmo: Kathryn-wilkins
Cashapp: $katblaque
Paypal: cuteartsychick19@gmail.com
Kat Blaque Patreon
Jouelzy Patreon
Jouelzy Cash App
Although I absolutely love writing about myself, as this blog's title may subtly suggest, there is such a wide variety of experience that can't be told from my perspective. So, this post will be dedicated to sharing those stories that I could never tell. How cool!
In celebration of Black History Month, the content shared below comes from the African American community. Although most of this content isn't historical, I believe listening to contemporary stories can help white folks, like myself, realize why it is so important to learn the history of African Americans we often neglect.
I know some of you are super stoked to get to the sources below, and I won't slow you down. I've selected some of my favorite content, enjoy!
For those of you that remain skeptical, before you click away, ask yourself a few questions:
When is the last time you listened to an African American voice with intent to truly listen?
How diversified are your social media feeds?
Have you read any books penned by a black author?
How can we expect to understand racism in the United States without listening to those who experience it?
What do we gain when we seek to understand different perspectives?
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter:
Blair Imani @BlairImani
Tia Oso @Tia_Oso
Leslie Mac @LeslieMac
Ashley Yates @brownblaze
Facebook:
Facebook is, of course, more personal than the other social media sites. Instead of specific accounts, I have a couple of suggestions.
Join a group that is POC centered. In one such group, someone shared this fantastic Black History Month Library.
Like, follow, and share pages of your local black businesses and artists.
Instagram:
Nesrin Danan @blackprints
Alex Elle @alex_elle
Melvin Hart @mlvhrt
Paulina Raisa @zuzusilk
Amber Wagner @jstlbby
Dustin Ross @lookatdustin
Ike Edeani @eadini
PODCASTS
These can be found by a search on whatever platform you use to listen to podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc.) The Loud Speakers Network is a great source for podcasts in general. They also do a good job producing content from African American and other marginalized communities.
The Friend Zone
FriendsLikeUs
BGD Podcast
YOUTUBE
Evelyn From The Internets
Jouelzy
Kat Blaque
TV SERIES
Trigger Warning with Killer Mike
Dear White People
Grown-ish
MOVIES
Whose Streets? (2017)
13th (2016)
She's Gotta Have It (1986)
Get Out (2017)
BOOKS
Citizen by Claudia Rankine
Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup
The Radical King by Martin Luther King Jr. and Cornel West
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
Here are some links to give monetary support to some of the above-mentioned content creators.
Ashley Yates
BGD
Kat Blaque Venmo: Kathryn-wilkins
Cashapp: $katblaque
Paypal: cuteartsychick19@gmail.com
Kat Blaque Patreon
Jouelzy Patreon
Jouelzy Cash App
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