Black History Month Archives - https://thesource.com/category/black-history-month/ The Magazine of Hip Hop Music, Culture and Politics Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:57:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://thesource.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/bigS.ico Black History Month Archives - https://thesource.com/category/black-history-month/ 32 32 Big Daddy Kane’s “Word to the Mother (Land)”—A Powerful Hip-Hop Salute to African Heritage https://thesource.com/2025/02/26/big-daddy-kanes-word-to-the-mother-land-a-powerful-hip-hop-salute-to-african-heritage/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=big-daddy-kanes-word-to-the-mother-land-a-powerful-hip-hop-salute-to-african-heritage Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:40:45 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=755345 big daddy kane

When Big Daddy Kane released “Word to the Mother (Land)”, it wasn’t just another track—it was a statement. Known for his slick lyricism and effortless charisma, Kane took a different…

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“Fighting” by Goodie Mob: A Timeless Anthem of Struggle and Resistance in Hip-Hop https://thesource.com/2025/02/25/fighting-by-goodie-mob-a-timeless-anthem-of-struggle-and-resistance-in-hip-hop/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fighting-by-goodie-mob-a-timeless-anthem-of-struggle-and-resistance-in-hip-hop Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:53:03 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=755127

When Goodie Mob released “Fighting”, it wasn’t just another track—it was a battle cry. Coming from the legendary Atlanta-based group known for their socially conscious and deeply reflective music, the…

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Gordon Parks – Black History Month https://thesource.com/2025/02/20/gordon-parks-black-history-month/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gordon-parks-black-history-month Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:22:34 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=754530 Gordon Parks

Gordon Parks was a groundbreaking African American photographer, filmmaker, writer, and composer. He is best known for his work documenting the civil rights movement and social issues, particularly his photojournalism…

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The Sugar Shack – Black History Month https://thesource.com/2025/02/20/the-sugar-shack-black-history-month/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-sugar-shack-black-history-month Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:18:00 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=754527 The Sugar Shack (1976)

The Sugar Shack (1976) is one of Ernie Barnes’ most iconic paintings, depicting a lively scene of dancing and celebration in an African American club. Known for his elongated figures…

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Malcolm X – Black History Month on Screen https://thesource.com/2025/02/20/black-history-month-on-screen-malcolm-x/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=black-history-month-on-screen-malcolm-x Thu, 20 Feb 2025 23:38:36 +0000 https://thesource.com/?p=754520 Black History Month on screen: Malcolm X

A gripping and masterfully told story of transformation, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of justice, ‘Malcolm X’ brings to life the journey of one of the most influential figures in…

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