Black Christmas

Dreaming of a Black Christmas…One Of These Days

December 25, 2021

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In 1967, Ebony Magazine placed a full page ad in the New York Times titled “We’re Dreaming of a Black Christmas”. In it, Ebony shares a dream of one day seeing a society that recognizes the value of Black Americans to the economy and for representation. The ad also highlights…

The Black Christmas Parades (and Boycotts) of 1968

December 23, 2021

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Back in 1968, a 27-year old Rev. Jesse Jackson lead the Black Christmas Parade in Chicago, Il. The intent of the Black Christmas Parade was to encourage the Black community to spend their holiday dollars buying items from Black-owned businesses. Whew Chyle, if there was ever a time to tap…