Amy Jacques–Garvey (1895 – 1973) Most writers on Garveyism focus exclusively on Marcus, reducing Amy to the role of “helpmate.” Like many women with famous mates, Amy Jacques Garvey was an extraordinary woman whose accomplishments were subsumed by those of her husband. Marcus was cognizant of Amy’s invaluable talents and co-opted them for “his” work….
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Pigmentocracy: Color-Coded Racial Hierarchies
Update: Nina Simone’s documentary movie features Zoe Saldana in heavy, dark makeup to represent this icon. A lot of people have voiced their outrage and I can understand why. The pictures of Zoe as Nina does not do Nina Simone justice and she should be represented by an actress that doesn’t need to color-change, widen…
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