Amanda Gorman, the nation’s first ever Youth Poet Laureate, recited a powerful poem at the 59th Presidential Inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harrison on Wednesday, Jan. 20th, 2021. Gorman, who is 22, is the youngest inaugural poet in United States history. “It’s amazing…Especially at my age. No one really gets… Read More Amanda Gorman Makes her Mark at Biden’s Inauguration
It was a history making afternoon in more ways than one. On Wednesday, Jan. 20th Joseph R. Biden was sworn in as America’s 46th President of the United States alongside Kamala D. Harris who was sworn in as America’s Vice President, making her the first female to do so. The invite-only audience was full of… Read More Joseph R. Biden Becomes America’s 46th President at the 58th Inauguration Ceremony
“Tell me what Democracy looks like!”
This is what Democracy looks like. … Read More Georgia On My Mind
“Rev. Dr. Warnock’s victory was a huge accomplishment for the black community because it’s an indication that our political system is accepting of people occupying positions no matter their color or background”… Read More New Year, New Senate: Raphael Warnock’s Victory = Victory for the Black Community
On Wednesday, Jan. 6, thousands of angry Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol, disrupting Congress as they were about to conduct the final electoral count to certify Joe Biden’s victory as the President-elect. The turmoil occurred on the same day Democrats, Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff, were victorious in the runoff elections held in Georgia.… Read More What Happened in D.C.?
Students express their uneasiness with coronavirus vaccines. … Read More Skepticism over COVID-19 Vaccine Among the Black Community
A year that was filled with a pandemic that ceased economic progress to the rising of social movements that challenged governments. This year has taught us that our voice and vote have power. … Read More 2020: A Year in Review
By Rachelle Saint Louis January 1st, 1804 marked the birth of the first Black republic and only successful slave revolt. This new year I’ll be celebrating Haitian Independence Day with my grandmother’s classic Soup Joumou and taking part in the Haitian Readathon. If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, or you just want… Read More 20 Books by Haitian Authors That You Should Read This New Year
By Rachelle Saint Louis In continuation of our Black joy series, here are ten books with Black joy at the center of their stories. These are all works of fiction by Black authors that showcase the nuance of life as a Black person while making time for the joys of it. I’ve made sure to… Read More 10 Books by Black Authors that Showcase Black Joy
One way to incorporate Black joy into your daily life is by having a playlist. Maybe you need somewhere to start. The Paradigm Press has come together to bring you nearly 2 hours of Black joy in music form. The playlist can be found on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube. I hope you find a… Read More A Black Joy Playlist
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