Archive - African American Registry

Parchman Prison Writing, Sunday Verses

Mississippi Prison Writes by Johnson. Initiative #9 of 11, published in the book Unit 29

Jun 15 •

African American Registry

With a Little Help From Friends

Allies of all races have played a significant role in the progress of African descendants of slavery and segregation in the United States. This…

Jun 14 •

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Lyricist Thomas Dorsey is on Saturday Verses (poems or lyrics)

Please read 'Take My Hand Precious Lord' by Thomas Dorsey

Jun 14 •

African American Registry

Parchman Prison Writing, Sunday Verses

Mississippi Prison Writes by Bryant Kirk. Initiative #8 of 11, published in the book Unit 29

Jun 8 •

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Knowing Your History & The Importance of Perseverance

Words of encouragement from two strong female leaders: Ms. Nikole Hannah-Jones (Creator of the 1619 Project) and Reshma Saujani (CEO/Founder of Moms…

Jun 5 •

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May 2025

Parchman Prison Writing, Sunday Verses

Mississippi Prison Writes Initiative #7 of 11, published in the book Unit 29

May 18 •

African American Registry

Poet Tyehimba Jess is on Saturday Verses (poems and lyrics)

Please read Blind Boone’s Apparitions by Tyehimba Jess

May 17 •

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‘Carry That Weight,’ a Black view of American Immigration

This episode coincides with Cinco De Mayo and American immigrant history. Three women weigh in with different views for context.

May 15 •

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Parchman Prison Writing, Sunday Verses

Mississippi Prison Writes Initiative #6 of 11, published in the book Unit 29

May 11 •

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Poet John Raven is on Saturday Verses (poems or lyrics)

Please read THE ROACH by John Raven.

May 10 •

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A Harlem Renaissance Poet is on today's Black Friday.

Every Friday we share a question and its answer (a friendly history challenge). This one features Countee Cullen.

May 9 •

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Black History and Cinco de Mayo: a story

*Black History and Cinco de Mayo are affirmed on this date in 1862.

May 5 •

African American Registry

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