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“In a typical history book, Black Americans are mentioned in the context of slavery or civil rights. There’s so much more to the story.” — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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Aug 26, 2020
Published in Momentum
Momentum is a blog that captures and reflects the moment we find ourselves in, one where rampant anti-Black racism is leading to violence, trauma, protest, reflection, sorrow, and more. Momentum doesn’t look away when the news cycle shifts.
Written by Jada Gomez
Senior Platform Editor at Medium. Girl with the long last name from the Empire State. NYU Alum. Runner. Puppy Mommy. Smiler.