Cynthia R. Greenlee
Washington Post
Durham, NC, United States
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Past articles by Cynthia:
Air fryer bacon-wrapped shrimp are a 4-ingredient, 15-minute marvel
These crispy, spicy shrimp are made even better with a flavorful dipping sauce. → Read More
How fast food “became black”
In her new book, “Franchise,” Marcia Chatelain explains how black franchise owners became the backbone of the fast-food industry, especially McDonald’s. → Read More
On eating watermelon in front of white people: "I’m not as free as I thought"
Racism has a powerful, sneaky way of inflicting shame. → Read More
How history textbooks reflect America’s refusal to reckon with slavery
Educational materials have been slow to incorporate black humanity in their slavery narratives. And they still have a long way to go. → Read More
I Pledge Allegiance to Affrilachia
I am a Black Southerner and my experience, though it defies the white hillbilly stereotype, is assuredly Appalachian. → Read More
Colleges’ Reluctant Embrace of MLK Day
The push for a national Martin Luther King holiday prompted a fierce political tug-of-war, on campus and off. → Read More
Fear and Fact-Checking: What You Face When Making a Film About Sexual Abuse
Disclosing abuse—and trying to document it—can be difficult and dangerous. → Read More
‘Freedom Farmers’ Tells the History of Black Farmers Uniting Against Racism
In her new book, Monica M. White details the cooperative practices of Black farmers in the Deep South and Detroit who played a key role in the Civil Rights movement. → Read More
The Year in Appalachia: What Happened in 2018
From rural organizing to pepperoni roll evangelizing, here are some notable stories from the central Appalachian region that you may have missed this year. → Read More
How We’re Getting By: A Survival Guide for Journalists
Working in the news industry can feel pretty traumatic these days. Here's how we're coping. → Read More
'He’s Trying to Make Himself Into This Helpless Victim': A Q&A With #MuteRKelly Co-Founder Kenyette Tisha Barnes
If R. Kelly really wants to make an admission, she says that federal prosecutors might be a better audience than his die-hard fans. → Read More
The Passion of a Male Pole Dancing Champion
Now that this unconventional sport has gone mainstream, these acrobatic young men are ready for the spotlight, too. → Read More
Long Live Mister Rogers' Quiet Revolution
Key to Fred Rogers’ approach was the idea that a healthy child should be allowed to play, feel, and inhabit a Land of Make-Believe. → Read More
Beyond Black History Month: Carter G. Woodson's West Virginia
The scholar who gave us Black History Month was a pioneer in studying Appalachia. → Read More
Cynthia Greenlee
Cynthia R. Greenlee is a historian who specializes in the legal history of African-Americans, particularly girls, in the U.S. South. She also is a member of Echoing Ida, a black women's writing collective sponsored by Forward Together, and works as senior editor at Rewire, the leading online site about reproductive health, rights, and justice. Follow her at @CynthiaGreenlee. → Read More
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How this simple item brings black history, culture, and fashion together. → Read More
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How Statement T-Shirts Unite Black History, Culture, and Fashion
How this simple item brings black history, culture, and fashion together. → Read More