Black History Month Padlet by Zavi Belen

BlackPast.org: The last poets

zbelen9759 — 2024-03-11 17:48:38 UTC

The last poets were a creative group originally formed in 1968, and has never officially disbanded. The group consisted of musicians and poets, who gathered at 124th street and fifth avenue in east Harlem. They helped bring a community together through music and spoken word. Their likeness helped inspire many artist and musicians today.

Lift Ev'ry Voice: Free Breakfast Program

zbelen9759 — 2024-05-23 16:11:46 UTC

The free breakfast program that we see across public schools today, was created by a Black Panther co-creator Bobby Seale in 1968, at St. Augustine's Church. This program was created to help children who lived in low income neighborhoods. Which were predominately Black and Brown neighborhoods.

source: BlackPast.org

FBI Campaign Against Black Panthers

zbelen9759 — 2024-05-23 16:11:46 UTC

The FBI viewed the Black Panther Party as a threat to the United States Government. In December of 1969, the FBI initiated a 5 hour shoot-out with members of the Black Panther Party. The FBI eventually killed a very vocal civil rights activist, and deputy chairman for the Black Panthers, Fred Hampton. Alongside Mark Clark, a state chairman for the Black Panther Party.

Source: Britannica

and BlackPast.org

Lift Ev'ry Voice: Urban League of Portland

zbelen9759 — 2024-05-23 16:31:39 UTC

The Urban League of Portland, a branch of the National Urban League, is a civil rights organization dedicated to empowering African Americans and other underserved communities in Portland, Oregon. Founded in 1945, it was established to address the social and economic challenges faced by African Americans migrating to Portland during and after World War II. The organization focuses on advocacy, civic engagement, and direct services in areas such as education, employment, health, and housing. It offers a variety of programs, including workforce development, youth mentorship, and health initiatives. The Urban League of Portland remains active today, continuing its mission to promote equality and social justice.

source: their official website Urban League of Portland.

Summer of Soul: Nina Simone

zbelen9759 — 2024-05-23 21:13:43 UTC

Nina Simone, born Eunice Kathleen Waymon on February 21, 1933, was a famous American singer, songwriter, and piano player. She sang in different styles like jazz, blues, classical, and gospel, and people called her the “High Priestess of Soul.” Her songs, like “Feeling Good,” “I Put a Spell on You,” and “Mississippi Goddam,” were really popular and often talked about civil rights. Even though she faced a lot of problems, including racism and mental health issues, she is still remembered as a powerful and talented musician who stood up for justice.

source: Britannica

Summer of Soul: Stevie Wonder

zbelen9759 — 2024-05-23 21:16:53 UTC

Stevie Wonder, born Stevland Hardaway Morris on May 13, 1950, is a famous American singer, songwriter, and musician. Blind since he was a baby, he started his music career young, signing with Motown’s Tamla label at just 11 and was called “Little Stevie Wonder.” He’s known for hits like “Superstition,” “Isn’t She Lovely,”. He has won 25 Grammy Awards, making him one of the most awarded male solo artists ever. In 1969, he gave an electrifying performance at the Harlem Cultural Festival, featured in the documentary “Summer of Soul,” showcasing his incredible talent and stage presence.

source: Britannica

Album Art Lesson: Tutu- Miles Davis

zbelen9759 — 2024-05-23 21:24:44 UTC

The album cover of “Tutu” by Miles Davis, released in 1986, symbolizes Black excellence and resilience. Featuring a high-contrast black-and-white close-up of Davis’s face, the cover captures his intense gaze, reflecting the impact of his cultural legacy and his experience as a Black artist in America. The minimalist design highlights the contours of his face, each line telling a story of struggle and triumph. This powerful image mirrors the album’s innovative blend of jazz and contemporary electronic music, showcasing Davis’s role as a trailblazer in both music and Black history.

PSU Archives: Stokely Carmichael

zbelen9759 — 2024-05-23 21:32:44 UTC

Stokely Carmichael, was a prominent civil rights activist and leader in the 1960s and 1970s. Born on June 29, 1941, in Trinidad and Tobago, he moved to the United States, where he became a key figure in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and later the Black Panther Party. Carmichael is best known for popularizing the term “Black Power,” which advocated for racial pride, economic empowerment, and the creation of political and cultural institutions for Black people in America. His work significantly influenced the direction of the civil rights movement, emphasizing self-determination and militant resistance against systemic racism.

source: Stokely Carmichael

PSU Archives: 1969 Oakland shootout

zbelen9759 — 2024-05-23 21:36:45 UTC

In 1969, a significant shootout occurred between the Oakland Police Department and members of the Black Panther Party at the party’s headquarters in Oakland, California. The confrontation resulted in the death of one police officer and the injury of another, along with three wounded Black Panther Party members. This event intensified the already strained relationship between law enforcement and the Black Panther Party, highlighting the ongoing struggle against racial oppression and police brutality during that period.