Free Online Black History Class: History of the Coon, Mammy, and Pickaninny and Blackface
The terms "coon," "pickaninny," "mammy," and "sambo" were all created to demean Black people by portraying them as lazy, mischievous,...
Free Online Black History Class: Mound Bayou: The First Successful All-Black Town in America
Founded by Isaiah T. Montgomery, Mound Bayou, Mississippi was a successful attempt on behalf of African Americans to to create a...
Haitian Revolution Documentary Screening & Discussion
On Friday, February 28, 2020 from 6:30pm - 9:00 pm the BAF will host a special screening of a powerful documentary on the Haitian...