A Jim Crow historian disects Childish Gambino's 'This Is America'

We reflect... then we continue dancing. No Images? Click here       Donald Glover’s ‘This Is America,’ Through The Eyes Of A Jim Crow Historian David Pilgrim has watched Donald Glover’s “This Is America” music video something like 10 times now. His calls it a “harsh indictment of indifference,” and he should know. He is the founder and curator of the Jim Crow Museum at Ferris State University in Michigan. Pilgrim and HuffPost reporter Julia Craven spoke at length about the references laced throughout the four-minute video from Glover, aka Childish Gambino — nods to Thomas Rice, the original Jim Crow, as well as blunter allusions to gun and police violence against black Americans. They also spoke about the lively exegesis of the video on the internet, about the interpretations and over-interpretations and the ironic way the conversation has distracted us from one point of the video: that we’re easily distracted. READ MORE In case you missed it   Bob Marley’s Granddaughter Says Cops Racially Profiled Her While Checking Out Of Her Airbnb   How A FUBU Jersey On ‘Atlanta’ Reveals Unique Pain Black Kids Face At School   Kenan Thompson Says He’ll Stay On ‘SNL’ For ‘As Long As Possible’    . What's trending What If We Loved Real HBCUs As Much As We Love Beyoncé’s? Beychella wasn’t just a show. This was a record-breaking exhibition to remind us of the gems we already have in our communities that uplift, empower and reaffirm to us that we matter. In a world that consistently tries to tell us that we don’t belong ― at predominantly white institutions, at the workplace, at Starbucks ― the purpose of HBCUs remains relevant. But judging from the societal myths and financial burdens plaguing many of these schools, many of us have forgotten how important these spaces are. That message shouldn’t be overlooked. READ MORE   Terry Crews: Black Men Aren’t Allowed To Be Victims Until They’re Dead Terry Crews is not here for any macho-man bullshit. “Masculinity can be a cult,” Crews said at the Women in the World Summit in April. “And when I say ‘cult,’ it’s no different than David Koresh. It’s no different than Jim Jones.” Crews was chosen as one of Time’s “Silence Breakers” for the magazine’s Person of the Year issue. He’s also being honored alongside Me Too founder Tarana Burke at the anti-sexual violence organization Safe Horizon’s Annual Champion Awards Gala next week. He spoke to HuffPost about what it’s been like to come forward with his story and the next steps in his fight against the “cult” of masculinity. READ MORE    . HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon.  On May 25th 2018 we will be introducing a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. Stay plugged in with the stories on black life and culture that matter. Does somebody keep forwarding you this newsletter? Subscribe here! Want more? Check out Black Voices.  ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe