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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.
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Welcome to Momentum
Welcome to Momentum
A new Medium blog about the fight against anti-Black racism
Momentum Blog Team
Jun 11, 2020
Just Another Day Being Black In A White Space
Just Another Day Being Black In A White Space
No matter where we go, Black people will undoubtedly be reminded just how unwanted we are.
G Correia
Jul 9
Black Communities Are Hotter. And That’s Because of Systemic Racism
Black Communities Are Hotter. And That’s Because of Systemic Racism
An analysis of the way institutional racism impacts heat exposure
Allison Wiltz M.S.
Jul 7
Black Texas Student & Family Continues To Fight Hair Suspension
Black Texas Student & Family Continues To Fight Hair Suspension
The 18-year-old has been repeatedly disciplined regarding his locs. School drops full-page ad defending their decision.
Quintessa L. Williams
Jan 23
They’re Coming to Take Black Jobs
They’re Coming to Take Black Jobs
The racism of Trump’s Black jobs comment
Jeffrey Kass
Jun 29
Even Mexico Chose a Woman President Before the U.S.
Even Mexico Chose a Woman President Before the U.S.
America can learn from the rest of the world
Jeffrey Kass
Jun 19
How We Remember Our Past Determines Our Future
How We Remember Our Past Determines Our Future
Historical memory is far more than an academic exercise
Tim Wise
Jan 25, 2022
Rustin, the Harlem Renaissance, and the Revival of Black Queer History
Rustin, the Harlem Renaissance, and the Revival of Black Queer History
Exploring the Legacy of Academics, Artists, and Activists Queering Art, History, and Media
Faithe J Day
Feb 1
CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH
“White History Month” is Trending on Twitter
“White History Month” is Trending on Twitter
An Accurate Telling Isn’t What They Want
William Spivey
Feb 2
Historical Racism is not Simply “History” When It’s Continually Repeated
Historical Racism is not Simply “History” When It’s Continually Rep...
It’s hard to “get over” the past when the past is never past
Guy Nave
Aug 27, 2023
The Black, Openly Gay, Civil Rights Activist You Probably Never Heard of
The Black, Openly Gay, Civil Rights Activist You Probably Never Hea...
The man behind the march on Washington.
Sal
Dec 26, 2023
What Do You Wish More People Knew About Black History?
What Do You Wish More People Knew About Black History?
We have to be the change we want to see
Allison Wiltz M.S.
Jan 27
Florida’s History of African Resistance
Florida’s History of African Resistance
The story of the Maroons is missing from American education
'bumpyjonas…
Aug 9, 2023
African American Music As American History
African American Music As American History
Censorship, banning books, and dishonest teaching can’t stop the truth
'bumpyjonas…
Apr 24, 2023
The Racist, Exploitative History of ‘Laziness’
The Racist, Exploitative History of ‘Laziness’
Historically, the people who are most excluded and are also the most likely to be branded ‘lazy’
Devon Price
Mar 28, 2021
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