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IBW21 (The Institute of the Black World 21st Century) is committed to enhancing the capacity of Black communities in the U.S. and globally to achieve cultural, social, economic and political equality and an enhanced quality of life for all marginalized people.

Pioneers of Media Diversity

By Editors' Choice

Long before Rev. Al Sharpton and Melissa Harris-Perry anchored talk shows on MSNBC, and long before the nightly news was read by people of color, several public television stations took tentative steps to bring the voices and faces of African Americans into US homes.

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Mything Mandela

By Editors' Choice

Mandela, the beautifully illustrated children’s book by Kadir Nelson, has been selected as one of the top books on Nelson Mandela by many groups including Colorlines and Kirkus Reviews.

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The Day Santa Really Went Black

By Commentaries/Opinions

For all the kids watching at home, Santa just is white . . . Santa is what he is . . . Just because it makes you feel uncomfortable doesn’t mean it has to change. You know, I mean, Jesus was a white man, too. . . . He was a historical figure; that’s a verifiable fact, as is Santa. – Megyn Kelly, Fox News, December 11, 2013

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