Why Black History Month 2024 is the Most Important Ever
We are increasingly seeing school boards removing books for review based on organized complaints from parents who mostly haven’t read the books.
William Spivey
William Spivey, a Fisk University alum, writes on politics, history, and race to educate those who have been misled on these matters. Sometimes he might mock a politician. Spivey is fluent in sarcasm.
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What Did Christmas and New Year’s Mean to the Enslaved?
A different kind of holiday season
Losing a White Friend Due to His Racism
What do you do when they cross the line?
When My Best Friend Was White
Race doesn’t have to determine friendships and outcomes or be a factor in every element of our lives unless we let it.
How Much Discrimination Is Acceptable?
The answer should be none, but it’s not. The question is when do we draw the line and say no more.
In This Era of Racial Strife, What Gives Me Hope and Despair?
William Spivey answers audience members’ questions from Medium Day.
Our Human Family to Speak at Medium Day!
OHF WEEKLY, VOL. 5 NO. 29: Editor’s Letter, “There Is But One Fight,” “The Groveland Four,” “America Is Drunk on Racism,” and a quote by Ta-Nehisi Coates.
The Groveland Four: Omitted from Florida’s Black History Guidelines
Much has been made about the new Florida’s State Academic Guidelines for Black history, for good reason: They ignore critical portions of Black history.
Once You See Racism, You Can Never Unsee It
OHF WEEKLY: Vol. 5 No. 28: Editor’s Letter, “With Racism, Absolution Is Not the Solution,” “What ‘Benefits’ Accrued to the People Who Gained Skills as Enslaved People?” and a quote by Malcolm X.
What “Benefits” Accrued to the People Who Gained Skills as Enslaved People?
Depending on where they were, formerly enslaved people could indeed utilize those skills, but it rarely worked out well for even the most skilled among them.
How Do “You” Vote?
OHF WEEKLY, VOL. 5 NO. 27: Editor’s Letter, “Visiting the Free State of George Floyd,” “Humanity on Trial in Minneapolis,” “It’s Not About You. It was Never About You,” a little history about Ocoee, and a quote by Colin Powell.
Visiting the Free State of George Floyd
In the Free State of George Floyd, the freedom mentioned is more aspirational than real. Black people—and Minnesotans—are no better off than before.