Peace Studies Blog

This is a blog about Black Culture and Injustice, run by a white man. I'm starting this blog to share the beauty that is black skin, and also to raise awareness of White Ignorance. #GoodByeWhitePrivlage #BlackLivesMatter

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Harlem grocer standing in front of his store, 1940

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I got inspired by this post

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Nat King Cole, Eartha Kitt, and Cab Calloway, ca. 1958

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Omo Valley, Ethiopia — The many tribes living along the Omo River are renowned for their unique, ecstatic ritual decoration. Their customs and awe inspiring appearance have been the subject of decades of research.

Children of the Kwegu people, known for their intricate flower headdresses and face paint.

Photographer: Hans Sylvester

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Tamir Rice should be celebrating his 23rd birthday today.

Instead, his life was stolen at just 12 years old when he was killed by an Ohio police officer.

We are thinking of you today and always, Tamir. Sending so much love to your family. 🤍

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A father teaching his son to ride a bike in Central Park, New York City. ca 1973

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sunday glo ☀️

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Black Girl with a Pearl, 2018

Photographer: Jenny Boot

Model: Norah Namuddu

@Jennyboot_photography, a take on Johannes Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring.

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🖤

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“Do Not Buy Where You Will Not Be Hired. NAACP” North Carolina, 1960.

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African American Miku for BHM ❤️🖤💚

(leave your diaspora war/flag discourse at the fcking door please)

based off the flag art piece by David Hammons

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Sandra Bland should be here celebrating her 38th birthday. Nearly 10 years later, we continue to honor her life and say her name.

Happy heavenly 38th, Sandra. 🕊🤎

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