BEYOND THE VEIL: Recent Episodes
Raven Cook
Booker T. Washington is one of the most important figures in Afro American History. In this episode, we will discover why and how Booker T. Washington changed America.
The legendary Ida B. Wells Barnett fight against injustice should serve as an example to us all every day! Take a moment and learn about the two incredible women Ida B. Wells Barnett and Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller who challenged systems of injustice with journalism and art!
Minister Malcolm X’s words continue to guide us day by day. The idea of connection in history, and in art can be tools to foster radical change in our world today! Take a moment and learn about Minister Malcolm and legendary artist Jack Whitten.
In June 1966, Stokely Carmichael hurls the phrase Black Power into the American atmosphere and creates a new energy in the Black liberation fight! Today, we will explore Carmichael, his ideas on Black Power, his critics, and the artwork by Jacob Lawrence to depict the icon.
Dr. W.E.B Dubois is a critical figure American History. Today we take some time to get to know Dr. Dubois’s life, writing, and art that ties it all together.