August Clayton

Apr 9, 2024 | blackagendareport.com | Raymond Turner |Roberto Sirvent |August Clayton

Joan Gibbs, long time civil rights attorney and activist, is remembered for her deep commitment to her community and for social justice. The impact of her loss is incalculable. Originally published in Gay City News. Joan Gibbs, an activist and attorney who used her power — often on a pro bono basis — to fight HIV/AIDS and advance racial justice, women’s rights, and LGBTQ rights, died on March 14 at the age of 71.

Feb 13, 2024 | blackagendareport.com | August Clayton |Roberto Sirvent |Kalonji Changa

Book Forum Editor, Roberto Sirvent, interviews Austin Cole about his community organizing work and political writings. Roberto Sirvent: Can you please share a little bit about your background, including how you became involved in community organizing? Austin Cole: I grew up in Ohio to a family from the South (Mississippi and Alabama), and some of my biggest early influences were the stories of struggle, achievement, and service that I learned in my AME church and from my family.

Jan 9, 2024 | blackagendareport.com | Roberto Sirvent |August Clayton |Jacqueline Luqman

In this series, we ask acclaimed authors to answer five questions about their books. This week’s featured author is Nessette Falu. Falu is an Assistant Professor of African and African Diaspora Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. Her book is Unseen Flesh: Gynecology and Black Queer Worth-Making in Brazil. Roberto Sirvent: How can your book help BAR readers understand the current political and social climate?