Eldridge Cleaver

Huey P. Newton has been mythologized and maligned since his murder 34 years ago. His family and friends offer an intimate look inside his life and mind.

Digging down into the roots of white America’s infatuation with Black.

The daughter of Buddy Holly's bandmate reflects on the defensiveness some white people have about the roots of rock 'n' roll.

In "Algiers, Third World Capital," Elaine Mokhtefi captures a world of camaraderie, shared ideals, and frequent miscommunication.

The two groups found common ground in the concept of Juche, or self-reliance.

Judy Juanita on her novel 'Virgin Soul,' which incorporates her experiences as a Black Panther living in San Francisco.

“This isn’t about being for one group or against another. It’s about basic human rights.”

What should children learn in school? It's a question that's stirred debate for decades, and in 1974 it led to violent protests in West Virginia.

Conservatives want to make students patriotic. Instead, they exacerbate historical illiteracy.

Rustin’s assessment of the lay of the political land was predicated on a no-nonsense understanding of the radicalism of the moment.

Reflections on Richard Wright’s recently published novel, "The Man Who Lived Underground."

In the 1960s and 1970s, photographer Leni Sinclair stood at the center of a local scene where political and cultural ferment merged.

Late 1960s conflicts within the armed forces produced efforts to educate service members on racism.

A review of "Set The Night on Fire", an inspiring book that points to a new generation of activists who remain unbowed by conservative historiographies.

We looked at 271 presidential candidate logos from 1968–2020 to find out how race and gender intersect with color choices.

Much is at stake in understanding the history and relationship between black superheroes and black revolutionaries.

James Campbell opens the FBI file on James Baldwin.

A new book recovers long-suppressed alternative politics.

A primary source set and teaching guide created by educators.

On the private and public lives of the author of “The Fire Next Time” and “Giovanni’s Room.”