Articles about Black History Month

Celebrating Black History Month
Kendall Clark
Monkeyfist begins a month-long celebration of African Americans, their histories, cultures, triumphs and tribulations.
1 February 2002

Masters and Tools: Thoughts Inspired by Audre Lourde
Bijan Parsia
Notes and reflections in response to Audre Lourde's essay, "The Master's tools will never tear down the Master's house".
6 February 2002

First Takes on Appiah's In My Father's House
Bijan Parsia
Notes from a first reading of the book.
4 February 2002

Starting Black History Month With a Bang: Confirming John Ashcroft
Bijan Parsia
In so many ways, the nomination and confirmation of John Ashcroft to the post of Attorney General is an affront to the overwhelming majority of African-Americans; that confirmation came at the start Black History month is the icing on the cake.
1 February 2001

May the shade of Ashton Clark hover over your right shoulder and guard your left.
Bijan Parsia
A discussion about the nature of work from Samuel R. Delany's novel Nova.
2 February 2001