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What Is American Music Without Black Music? The Whitewashing Of Our Voices - AFROPUNK

Music is a universal language, and American music has influenced cultures across the globe. Its sounds and styles are celebrated worldwide, but many fans don’t know the true origins of their favorite genres. The foundation of American music is deeply rooted in Black creativity. Since our ancestors arrived on this soil, our sound has been used, celebrated, and appropriated. Without Black music, what would American music even look or sound like?
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Black Neurodivergence Is Real: It’s Not Just A White People’s Issue - AFROPUNK

Even in 2025, mental health is still a taboo topic within the Black community. It’s because of this crippling thought process that many don’t receive the acknowledgment and help that they desperately need. As a late diagnosed Black neurodivergent woman, I feel it’s vital that our community has safe spaces to let down the walls around the topic of mental health. This article takes a look at how being an undiagnosed Black neurodivergent impacted my life and how the Black community needs to embrace those with mental conditions. Mental health isn’t a white problem, it’s a people problem.
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