If there is one area that Delayed Freedom exists for within the Black Community, it is within the realm of politics and wielding out political power. We have an opportunity, and the right to make change.
A dream still deferred.
Throughout history, there are pivotal moments that trigger an uprising. The tipping point when people can no longer take the injustices anymore. From the early revolts of enslaved people to the Abolitionist movement, Reconstruction, [...]
The American dream nightmare: impacts of decades of racist public policy on the Black Community
“It’s a cruel jest to say to a bootless man that he ought to lift himself by his own bootstraps.” - MLK 1967 The American Dream is defined as “the belief that anyone, regardless of [...]
Health is Wealth, but at what cost for Black Americans?
Health is wealth. I’m sure you’ve seen this phrase before. In the black community it’s a common affirmation. A somewhat nebulous piece of advice that’s often dispensed by our elders. If you’re anything like [...]
Heavy metal is black.
It’s no secret that Black people lead culture in so many areas, there’s almost nothing that our influence hasn't touched, especially music. When it comes to music today, however, Black artists and fans are often pigeon holed into certain genres. Why is it that?
When we see us: the power & potential of visual art for black communities.
Demanding the works of Black artists to live while a White supremacist society questions the lives of the artists reveals a twisted state of irony.
We were sick before COVID-19: mental health in the black community.
The three deadly illnesses affecting the livelihood of the Black community: racism, Covid-19, and the resulting effects on our sanity.