Black + Iconic: The New Generation - Bryan Stevenson

02/12/2023

A Morehouse College senior lauds the work of Bryan Stevenson, who founded the Equal Justice Initiative to confront the history of racism in America and end mass incarceration.

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Black + Iconic: The New Generation - Bryan Stevenson

A Morehouse College senior lauds the work of Bryan Stevenson, who founded the Equal Justice Initiative to confront the history of racism in America and end mass incarceration.
02/12/2023
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Black + Iconic: Visionaries - James Baldwin

Elijah, a sophomore at Morehouse College, honors the legacy of writer and speaker James Baldwin, whose fearless work cemented him as an iconic advocate for racial justice and LGBTQ+ rights.
02/13/2023
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Black + Iconic: Unsung Heroes - Marsha P. Johnson

As a Black trans woman in New York City, Marsha P. Johnson led the gay liberation movement through tenacious activism and compassion for her community.
02/14/2023
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Black + Iconic - The New Generation - Megan Thee Stallion

A Morgan State University student explains how Megan Thee Stallion has flipped the music industry's script on women rappers and, in doing so, has ushered in a new era of hip-hop feminism.
02/15/2023
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Black + Iconic: Hip- Hop Legends - Lauryn Hill

A Morehouse College sophomore celebrates the 25th anniversary of Lauryn Hill's Grammy-winning solo debut album "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" and her unique lyrical approach to hip hop.
02/16/2023
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Black + Iconic: The New Generation - Wes Moore

Follow Wes Moore's career, from his military service and community-focused work to his historic political win as the third Black governor in the U.S. and the first Black governor of Maryland.
02/17/2023
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Black + Iconic: Unsung Heroes - Bayard Rustin

Gay civil rights activist Bayard Rustin, whose contributions often get overlooked, organized the 1963 March on Washington and changed the course of American history.
02/21/2023
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Black + Iconic: The New Generation - Nikole Hannah-Jones

A Howard University student salutes Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and "The 1619 Project" author Nikole Hannah-Jones, whose work has sparked debates over how American history is taught.
02/21/2023
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Black + Iconic: Visionaries - Alvin Ailey

Gabrielle, a sophomore and modern dancer at Howard University, talks about the legacy of choreographer Alvin Ailey, whose work showcased the beauty and challenges of Black experiences.
02/23/2023
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Black + Iconic: Hip-Hop Legends - Outkast

Bowie State University sophomore and music producer Ellis describes why he's an Outkast fan and how the duo's funky Southern hip-hop sound influences his own instrumentation.
02/24/2023
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Black + Iconic: Hip-Hop Legends - Tupac Shakur

Jallon, a Howard University sophomore, talks about the legacy of Tupac Shakur and the inspiration he draws from the late artist's collection of poems "The Rose That Grew from Concrete."
02/24/2023
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Black + Iconic: The New Generation - Rep. Maxwell Frost

A Howard University student charts the inspiring rise of Rep. Maxwell Frost, who went from organizing March for Our Lives protests to becoming the first member of Gen Z elected to Congress.
02/27/2023
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Black + Iconic: Visionaries - Arthur Ashe

Take a closer look at the groundbreaking career of tennis champion and activist Arthur Ashe, the first Black man to win Wimbledon, the U.S. Open and the Australian Open.
02/28/2023
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Black + Iconic: Unsung Heroes - Ida B. Wells

Trinity, a Howard University sophomore, honors civil rights activist, suffragist and journalist Ida B. Wells whose brave reporting changed the landscape for Black journalists.
02/28/2023
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One Love: Stephen Marley Talks About Why It’s Important for Him To Protect His Father’s Legacy

Marley served as the music supervisor on the new film, “Bob Marley: One Love.” 
02/07/2024
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One Love: Spragga Benz On Why Bob Marley Is the Epitome of Reggae Music

The Jamaican dancehall artist was also heavily inspired by Marley’s spiritual conversion to Rastafarianism. 
02/07/2024
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One Love: Naomi Cowan Believes Bob Marley’s Deeper Purpose Led to his Longevity as a Musician

Watch the reggae artist explain how Marley has influenced her own process as a songwriter. 
02/08/2024
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One Love: Capleton Shares How Bob Marley’s Aura Makes Him a ‘Different Kind of Human’

The Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist believes Marley’s prolific songs, like “War,” sets him apart from any other musician. 
02/09/2024
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