Ben Haith: A Champion of Juneteenth and Advocate for Civil Rights
Ben Haith, also known as "Mr. Juneteenth," is a notable figure associated with the celebration and recognition of Juneteenth in the United States. He is best known for his role in designing the Juneteenth flag, which symbolizes the end of slavery and the ongoing struggle for civil rights and equality for African Americans.
The Juneteenth flag, created by Haith in 1997, features a star in the middle representing Texas (the last state to free enslaved people) and a bursting outline around it signifying a new beginning for African Americans. The red, white, and blue colors echo the American flag, emphasizing that African Americans are integral to the United States' fabric. Haith's efforts have helped increase awareness and recognition of Juneteenth, which commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas on June 19, 1865, and the broader emancipation of enslaved African Americans across the Confederate South.
Haith's work in promoting Juneteenth has been instrumental in its growing recognition, leading to its establishment as a federal holiday in the United States in 2021.
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A Different World: HBCU College Tour 2024 (Behind The Scenes)
The beloved cast of the critically acclaimed television show of the late 80s and early 90's A Different World stopped by Atlanta University Center home of the illustrious HBCUs Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman University to talk to auditoriums of students.
The Black National Anthem. ( Lift Every Voice and Sing)
Premiered in 1900, "Lift Every Voice and Sing" was communally sung within Black American communities, while the NAACP began to promote the hymn as a "Negronational anthem" in 1917 (with the term "Black national anthem" similarly used in the present day).
"WHAT'S YOUR PART IN THE REVOLUTION?": Phil Moore's Journey with "A New Green Book"
I had the opportunity to chat it up with Phil following the finale of the series about the origins of the show and what was the motivation behind curating content such as this. As I was blessed to be a part of the Atlanta leg of this production I was afforded the opportunity to experience Atlanta's Blackness in an immersive way. That was due to Phil's vision for the show, as the "Branded Development Lead" at Tastemade a position that he pretty much created and "fought for" was one of the determining factors for this show's genesis.
Today In Black History April 4, 1968 Assasination of Martin Luther King Jr.
On April 4, 1968, MLK Jr. was killed at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis Tennesee. The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. is a defining moment in American history. The tragedy shook the nation to its core and left an indelible mark on the civil rights movement. Martin Luther King Jr. was a prominent civil rights leader who worked tirelessly to advance the cause of racial equality in America. His assassination on April 4th, 1968, was a devastating blow to the movement and a painful reminder of the deep-seated racism and violence still plaguing the country.