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Afro aesthetics from the 70s.

Afro aesthetics from the 70s.

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Muhammad Ali dodges 21 punches in 10 seconds, 1977.

Muhammad Ali dodges 21 punches in 10 seconds, 1977.

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Malcolm X on the hypocrisy of the oppressor.

Malcolm X on the hypocrisy of the oppressor.

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“The most disrespected person in America, is the Black woman. The most unprotected person in America, is the Black woman. The most neglected person in America, is the Black woman.” —Malcolm X

“The most disrespected person in America, is the Black woman. The most unprotected person in America, is the Black woman. The most neglected person in America, is the Black woman.” —Malcolm X

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The Amazing Footwork of Muhammad Ali, 1966.

The Amazing Footwork of Muhammad Ali, 1966.

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Baka Women Transform River Water Into Rhythm in Ancient Drumming Tradition. Deep in the rainforests of Central Africa, music is not limited to instruments made of wood or metal. For the women of the Baka people, the river itself becomes an instrument. Among the Baka, who live primarily in the forests of Cameroon, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo, women practice a remarkable musical tradition known as water drumming. Standing waist-deep in a river or stream, they rhythmically strike the surface of the water with their hands, creating sharp, resonant sounds that echo through the forest. By carefully controlling the angle of their palms and the force of each strike, the women produce different tones—deep thuds, crisp slaps, and splashes that blend into intricate rhythms. When performed together, these sounds form complex musical patterns that accompany singing, celebration, and communal gatherings. This tradition is not just entertainment. It reflects the deep relationship between the Baka people and the forest environment that sustains them. Rivers, trees, animals, and the natural world are central to their culture, spirituality, and daily life. Transforming water into music demonstrates a creative harmony with nature that has been passed down through generations. Water drumming also highlights the important cultural role of women in Baka society. Through song, rhythm, and performance, they preserve stories, traditions, and collective identity.

Baka Women Transform River Water Into Rhythm in Ancient Drumming Tradition. Deep in the rainforests of Central Africa, music is not limited to instruments made of wood or metal. For the women of the Baka people, the river itself becomes an instrument. Among the Baka, who live primarily in the forests of Cameroon, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo, women practice a remarkable musical tradition known as water drumming. Standing waist-deep in a river or stream, they rhythmically strike the surface of the water with their hands, creating sharp, resonant sounds that echo through the forest. By carefully controlling the angle of their palms and the force of each strike, the women produce different tones—deep thuds, crisp slaps, and splashes that blend into intricate rhythms. When performed together, these sounds form complex musical patterns that accompany singing, celebration, and communal gatherings. This tradition is not just entertainment. It reflects the deep relationship between the Baka people and the forest environment that sustains them. Rivers, trees, animals, and the natural world are central to their culture, spirituality, and daily life. Transforming water into music demonstrates a creative harmony with nature that has been passed down through generations. Water drumming also highlights the important cultural role of women in Baka society. Through song, rhythm, and performance, they preserve stories, traditions, and collective identity.

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“In order for nonviolence to work, your opponent must have a conscience. The United States has none.” —Stokely Carmichael aka Kwame Ture

“In order for nonviolence to work, your opponent must have a conscience. The United States has none.” —Stokely Carmichael aka Kwame Ture

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Malcolm X on Living Fearless.

Malcolm X on Living Fearless.

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The Amazing Footwork of Muhammad Ali, 1966.

The Amazing Footwork of Muhammad Ali, 1966.

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Muhammad Ali dodges 21 punches in 10 seconds, 1977.

Muhammad Ali dodges 21 punches in 10 seconds, 1977.

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Malcolm X on the hypocrisy of the oppressor.

Malcolm X on the hypocrisy of the oppressor.

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Malcolm X on the hypocrisy of the oppressor.

Malcolm X on the hypocrisy of the oppressor.

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Malcolm X on Living Fearless.

Malcolm X on Living Fearless.

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“In order for nonviolence to work, your opponent must have a conscience. The United States has none.” —Stokely Carmichael aka Kwame Ture

“In order for nonviolence to work, your opponent must have a conscience. The United States has none.” —Stokely Carmichael aka Kwame Ture

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"The Queen of Gospel" Mahalia Jackson

"The Queen of Gospel" Mahalia Jackson

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FBI informant William O'Neal, infiltrated the Black Panthers and set up Fred Hampton for $300.

FBI informant William O'Neal, infiltrated the Black Panthers and set up Fred Hampton for $300.

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Sammy Davis Jr. Vs. Wilt Chamberlain boxing match 😂

Sammy Davis Jr. Vs. Wilt Chamberlain boxing match 😂

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Former Sharecroppers Talk About Life On The Field And Picking Cotton, 1968.

Former Sharecroppers Talk About Life On The Field And Picking Cotton, 1968.

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Knowledge of Oneself.

Knowledge of Oneself.

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Difference Between How The East and The West Depicted Black People in Animation History.

Difference Between How The East and The West Depicted Black People in Animation History.

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Voices of hope: Black children in the 1960s share their dreams for the future in a segregated America.

Voices of hope: Black children in the 1960s share their dreams for the future in a segregated America.

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Member of the Black Panther party explains why they’re opening a clinic in Chicago, 1969.

Member of the Black Panther party explains why they’re opening a clinic in Chicago, 1969.

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Black Neighborhood In North Carolina, 1938.

Black Neighborhood In North Carolina, 1938.

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where are they now?

where are they now?

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where are they now?

where are they now?

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Quilt Codes & the Underground Railroad: How Enslaved People Used Quilts as Maps to Escape To Freedom.

Quilt Codes & the Underground Railroad: How Enslaved People Used Quilts as Maps to Escape To Freedom.

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Black Kids Harassed In a Predominantly White Neighborhood in Rosedale, Queens, 1976.

Black Kids Harassed In a Predominantly White Neighborhood in Rosedale, Queens, 1976.

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"We do not have a history of killing white people, white people have a history of killing us." —Louis Farrakhan

"We do not have a history of killing white people, white people have a history of killing us." —Louis Farrakhan

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Response To Black Children Gaining Access To Closer Schools In The 1970s

Response To Black Children Gaining Access To Closer Schools In The 1970s

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Oprah Winfrey in Forsyth County, Georgia, in 1987 where no black person had lived in since 1912 (75 years).

Oprah Winfrey in Forsyth County, Georgia, in 1987 where no black person had lived in since 1912 (75 years).

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Self-taught, child prodigy piano player, Sugar Chile Robinson.

Self-taught, child prodigy piano player, Sugar Chile Robinson.

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James Baldwin Response to “Why must you always concentrate on color?”

James Baldwin Response to “Why must you always concentrate on color?”

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Imagine being so racist you can't even enjoy an iconic bop

Imagine being so racist you can't even enjoy an iconic bop

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