Essays on Black History Month

Beyonce broke the internet with her surprise release of Formation, a visual anthem that is unashamedly black, paying homage to a culture that was birthed in the south. With a style to be expected of one of the most influential women of the entertainment industry, Beyonce uses her powerful lyrics and artistry to invoke themes…

Since unarmed people of color are dying at the hands of law enforcement, I chose Selma to celebrate black history month because it is more relevant today than ever. Selma shows that much progress has been made; however, we still have a long way to go. Black men and women all over this country are…

Hello everyone as we know this month is black history month. In my opinion, it feels that year after year one by one people start forgetting what the blacks had to do to be “free” and equal to society. Side tangent Canada what are you doing. Instead of you guys focusing on celebrating the blacks…

“Live for Now Moments Anthem” was an ad for Pepsi that was posted on YouTube by PepsiCo on April 4th, 2017 featuring Kendall Jenner. The video, which Pepsi had planned to use in a global ad campaign, features a large protest with a mostly young, racially diverse crowd walking down city streets (Wong). Two people,…

Throughout our lives, many people made the world change and improvements to help us in our lives. One of these people that made world-changing discoveries is Lloyd Noel Ferguson. Early Life Lloyd N. Ferguson was born in February 1918, in Oakland, California. He was born to a Businessman as a father and a housemaid as…

Marvel Studios has brought to us many excellent films but, “Black Panther” has touched base on something that marvel hasn’t seemed to do before. Hollywood films have created many movies that often have similar plots and exhausted endings. This hollywood film, directed by Ryan Coogler, offers the viewer something deeper than what’s been seen in…

During the month of February, in honor of celebrating Black History Month, Norfolk State University schedules cultural events for each day of the month.  This year, I attended an event hosted by FACE IT.  Students from the FACE IT organization on campus introduced themselves and briefly discussed their involvement with FACE IT. The purpose of…

“Unifying the Neighborhoods and Cultures of Philadelphia” All the murals we saw were telling of stories of the city and its people. Each of them were vibrant and unique. One of the murals my group and I saw was “Unifying the Neighborhoods and Cultures of Philadelphia.” This one was by far my favorite not only…

“What is Black History Month?” When tackled with this question, we often answer by saying that it is the month when we remember famous black Canadians for their achievements and helping blacks around the world attain freedom. This is a reasonable answer but is this all there is to black history month? What we all…

During the past, African Americans have suffered injustice and discrimination due to their race. Some of the most prominent figures during our history are Dlana Ross, Sojourner Truth, Mary Mcleod Bethune, Alice Walker, Langston Hughes, and Martin Luther King. They have fought against prejudice and opened up doors for others. Some stirred the beginnings of…