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Black History, Continued: A New York Times Virtual Event Series Black in Bloom, a Times Virtual Event
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In our third installment of this yearlong series, we explore moments of joy in the great outdoors and debunk myths through vivid stories of Black surfers, foragers and others. Join The Times’s Veronica Chambers and Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff as we celebrate the purpose and peace that nature provides.
The Times’s Veronica Chambers and Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff explore the purpose and the peace that nature provides. We get smarter with the historian and author Blair Imani in a segment entitled “Things Black Folks Don’t Do.” We find inspiration to experience the outdoors in new ways with stories from the surfer Chelsea Woody, and with a poem entitled “Weather Report” by the poet and artist Precious Okoyomon. The singer and songwriter Mumu Fresh gives a special acoustic performance of the song “Love Me Now” from her new album, “Queen of Culture.” Hear from the historian and author Blair Imani in a segment entitled, “Things Black Folks Don’t Do.” Find inspiration to experience the outdoors in new ways with an invocation by the poet and artist Precious Okoyomon and stories from the surfer Chelsea Woody. Watch a special live performance by the singer Mumu Fresh from her new album, “Queen of Culture.”
Alexis Nikole Nelson, known on TikTok and Instagram as the Black Forager, chef, author and publisher Bryant Terry and culinary creative Rahanna Bisseret Martinez discuss Black farming, foraging and food justice. And learn from a discussion about Black farming, foraging and food justice with Alexis Nikole Nelson, known on TikTok as the Black Forager, and the chefs Bryant Terry and Rahanna Bisseret Martinez.
This third episode of Black History, Continued was livestreamed on Sept. 19. This is the third episode in the yearlong series Black History, Continued.
In the second episode of our yearlong series Black History, Continued, we celebrated Juneteenth with The Times’s Veronica Chambers along with Questlove, Esperanza Spalding, Dr. Shamell Bell and Brooklyn’s The Lay Out. They explored Black joy in all its forms: the energizing power of togetherness and the restorative moments of solitude; the love we show one another and the joy of loving who we are.
In the second episode of our yearlong series Black History, Continued, we celebrate Juneteenth with The Times’s Veronica Chambers along with Questlove, Esperanza Spalding, Dr. Shamell Bell and Brooklyn’s The Lay Out. They explore Black joy in all its forms: the energizing power of togetherness and the restorative moments of solitude; the love we show one another and the joy of loving who we are. We discovered how dance and rest, mindfulness and music — and, yes, even napping — invigorate our souls and help us face everyday adversity. How do Black joy and hope exist in proximity to Black pain?
We discover how dance and rest, mindfulness and music — and, yes, even napping — invigorate our souls and help us face everyday adversity. How do Black joy and hope exist in proximity to Black pain? We street danced with the artist, community organizer and educator Dr. Shamell Bell as she shared how movement can unlock the joy within. We recharged with The Lay Out, a group of Brooklyn-based activists and organizers who are helping us reclaim space, time, energy and, most important, one another.Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson discussed “Summer of Soul,” his powerful new documentary, and the energizing power of togetherness with The Times’s Pierre-Antoine Louis. The Grammy-winning bassist and listener Esperanza Spalding made a joyful noise with an exclusive performance and conversation with The Times’s Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff.
We street dance with the artist, community organizer and educator Dr. Shamell Bell as she shares how movement can unlock the joy within. We recharge with The Lay Out, a group of Brooklyn-based activists and organizers who are helping us reclaim space, time, energy and, most important, one another.Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson discusses “Summer of Soul,” his powerful new documentary, and the energizing power of togetherness with The Times’s Pierre-Antoine Louis. The Grammy-winning bassist and listener Esperanza Spalding makes a joyful noise with an exclusive performance and conversation with The Times’s Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff. You can further explore the series — including articles, interactive experiences and more — here.
This episode premiered on You can further explore the series — including articles, interactive experiences and more — here. In the first episode of our new series Black History, Continued, we asked: How do we learn to dream? Our dreams inspire an ever-expanding universe of creation — comic books, movies, art and poetry. And in the right hands, they can even spark transformational change. What inspires us to dream big? To not only imagine a better world, but work to make it a reality?
In the first episode of our new series Black History, Continued, we ask: How do we learn to dream? Our dreams inspire an ever-expanding universe of creation — comic books, movies, art and poetry. And in the right hands, they can even spark transformational change. What inspires us to dream big? To not only imagine a better world, but work to make it a reality? The Times’s Veronica Chambers investigated the mysterious alchemy of imagination — through conversation, verse, art and song.
The Times’s Veronica Chambers investigates the mysterious alchemy of imagination — through conversation, verse, art and song. We enjoyed a reading from Nikki Giovanni, the iconic poet and university-distinguished professor at Virginia Tech.
We enjoy a reading from Nikki Giovanni, the iconic poet and university-distinguished professor at Virginia Tech. There was a performance from the singer, actress and radio host Estelle, available on YouTube.And we had a wide-ranging conversation with the director of “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” Peter Ramsey, and the author N.K. Jemisin — woven together with original animations from Reyna Noriega.
There is a performance from the singer, actress and radio host Estelle, available on YouTube.And we have a wide-ranging conversation with the director of “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” Peter Ramsey, and the author N.K. Jemisin — woven together with original animations from Reyna Noriega. Then, The Times’s John Eligon spoke with Brandon Dasent, Ashanti Scott and Thandiwe Abdullah — three bold young activists whose dreams of a more just and equitable society have inspired them to action.
Then, The Times’s John Eligon speaks with Brandon Dasent, Ashanti Scott and Thandiwe Abdullah — three bold young activists whose dreams of a more just and equitable society have inspired them to action. We are excited to bring you more dynamic conversations throughout our yearlong series Black History, Continued. You can further explore the series — including articles, interactive experiences and more — here.
We livestreamed the first episode of Black History, Continued on April 27. You can further explore the series — including articles, interactive experiences and more — here.