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‘You always had my back’ says Biden to Black voters

November 7, 2020

Race and Ethnicity

In his first speech as president-elect, Joe Biden recognizes the key voting group that brought his candidacy back to life after faltering

Started by Charleston residents honoring Black Civil War soldiers, Memorial Day is an American holiday using African customs

May 26, 2020

Today’s celebration of Memorial Day, recognizes dead soldiers and in particular, those who were in combat when they served. Yet, Memorial Day

The fate of Black BBQ in the midst of Covid-19 | Southern Perspective: Culture + Food + Tradition series

May 25, 2020

Culinary Traditions & Food Ways

In the midst of what may be the equivalent to the worst economic fallout since the Great Depression, will the Covid-19 crisis,

Jazz-soul group, Ranky Tanky keeps Gullah roots at the center of music

November 2, 2019

Ark Weekender/Arts & Culture

Pulling from a culture that sits at the center of American music, Ranky Tanky, a quintet from Charleston, South Carolina, pays homage

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