Tommie Smith wasn’t just protesting the National Anthem when he raised his gloved hand into a fist at the 1968 Olympics. He was sounding the call for Black Power and an end to racist policies in professional sports and around the world. This is just one story among many we’re proud to share as part… Continue reading Juneteenth: Stories to Celebrate and Inspire
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Dr. Mayme Clayton, Renegade Librarian and Icon of Black History Preservation
Goddard College would like to formally recognize Dr. Mayme Clayton for her contribution to the field of preservation of Black History. We honor her legacy and commitment to the mission of her Library and Museum: “to collect, preserve, exhibit, and celebrate the unique history and cultural heritage of Americans of African descent.” “I am a… Continue reading Dr. Mayme Clayton, Renegade Librarian and Icon of Black History Preservation
On Interdependence
The pandemic has impacted humans, flora, fauna, all sentient beings on this planet. The coronavirus penetrates the walls of species and socioeconomic status. This crisis has highlighted how dependent we are upon each other. How would we have survived without essential workers who supply food, health care, transportation, and a myriad of necessary services and… Continue reading On Interdependence
Tommie Smith’s Long Stride to the Olympic Hall of Fame
It would become an iconic moment in sports history and the American Civil Rights Movement. Tommie Smith ascended the dais at the 19th Olympiad in Mexico City to receive the gold medal for the Men’s 200 meters. As the Star-Spangled Banner played, he raised one black gloved fist. Bronze medalist John Carlos did the same.… Continue reading Tommie Smith’s Long Stride to the Olympic Hall of Fame
Goddard MFA Alum Simone John Launches Testify
On August 11, Goddard MFA alum Simone John will launch Testify at 7pm at Porter Square Books in Cambridge, MA. In Testify, published by Octopus Books, Simone’s first full-length book of poems, she experiments with documentary poetics to uplift stories of black people impacted by state-sanctioned violence. The book’s first section weaves Rachel Jeantel’s testimony in the Trayvon Martin trial with Kendrick… Continue reading Goddard MFA Alum Simone John Launches Testify