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Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

We Overcame Jim Crow by Confronting Injustice. We Can Do it Again.

The attempt to erase African American history under Trump's executive order reflects ongoing struggles against racism and historical revisionism.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

New Orleans holds burial of repatriated African Americans whose skulls were used in racist research

New Orleans commemorated the burial of 19 African American individuals whose remains were sent to Germany for racist research in the 19th century.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

We Overcame Jim Crow by Confronting Injustice. We Can Do it Again.

The attempt to erase African American history under Trump's executive order reflects ongoing struggles against racism and historical revisionism.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

New Orleans holds burial of repatriated African Americans whose skulls were used in racist research

New Orleans commemorated the burial of 19 African American individuals whose remains were sent to Germany for racist research in the 19th century.
more#racism
#cultural-heritage
Black Lives Matter
fromAxios
5 months ago

Advocates planning 60-mile walk in Texas to highlight the Underground Railroad to Mexico

The 'Walking Southern Roads to Freedom' event seeks to highlight the Underground Railroad to Mexico, addressing a overlooked chapter in Black/Latino history.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Skulls taken to Germany for racist study are laid to rest in New Orleans

The remains of 19 Black patients, taken for pseudoscientific study, have been returned to New Orleans and honored in a memorial service.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Tracing Your Roots Through Virtual African American Genealogy Workshops

A new virtual workshop series will guide participants in researching African American family history, focusing on Black voices and ancestral legacies.
fromTravel + Leisure
3 months ago
Wine

South Carolina's Lowcountry Has Quiet Towns, Beautiful Coastal Waterways, and a Fascinatingly Complex History-Here's What It Was Like to Visit

Black Lives Matter
fromAxios
5 months ago

Advocates planning 60-mile walk in Texas to highlight the Underground Railroad to Mexico

The 'Walking Southern Roads to Freedom' event seeks to highlight the Underground Railroad to Mexico, addressing a overlooked chapter in Black/Latino history.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Skulls taken to Germany for racist study are laid to rest in New Orleans

The remains of 19 Black patients, taken for pseudoscientific study, have been returned to New Orleans and honored in a memorial service.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Tracing Your Roots Through Virtual African American Genealogy Workshops

A new virtual workshop series will guide participants in researching African American family history, focusing on Black voices and ancestral legacies.
fromTravel + Leisure
3 months ago
Wine

South Carolina's Lowcountry Has Quiet Towns, Beautiful Coastal Waterways, and a Fascinatingly Complex History-Here's What It Was Like to Visit

more#cultural-heritage
#community-activism
from48 hills
3 weeks ago
San Francisco

Shipyard tales celebrated 20th century Black migrant lives of success and sacrifice - 48 hills

from48 hills
3 weeks ago
San Francisco

Shipyard tales celebrated 20th century Black migrant lives of success and sacrifice - 48 hills

more#community-activism
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

South Carolina's Child Execution | True Crime Reports

George Stinney Jr. was tried in an atmosphere filled with racial bias, where prejudices overshadowed the concept of justice, leading to a wrongful execution of an innocent child.
US politics
#juneteenth
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
1 month ago

2025 Juneteenth Events in Brooklyn

Juneteenth celebrations in Brooklyn blend history with joyful community events throughout the holiday and the surrounding weekend.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
1 month ago

2025 Juneteenth Events in Brooklyn

Juneteenth celebrations in Brooklyn blend history with joyful community events throughout the holiday and the surrounding weekend.
more#juneteenth
from48 hills
1 month ago

Black quilters of 'Routed West' stitched proof of what lasts - 48 hills

During the Second Great Migration in the post-WWII era, quilts became vital for Black families, making the difference between sleeping comfortably or freezing.
Arts
#smithsonian
more#smithsonian
#contemporary-art
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fromsilive
1 month ago

Staten Island church's rich history celebrated with 57-year-old 'Friends and Family' tradition

This day means continuity for a rich history. There are people who travel from all over... to honor the memories of those who have gone on before us.
NYC LGBT
#slavery
more#slavery
#underground-railroad
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#civil-rights
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The little-known Gullah Geechee politician who pushed for the 14th amendment

Marilyn Hemingway stresses the importance of preserving and understanding the historical significance of birthright citizenship in the context of Black American heritage.
NYC politics
fromal
2 months ago

Fiery, gravel-voiced Democrat who served five decades in Congress dead at 94

Charles Rangel, key figure in U.S. politics, died at 94, remembered for his activism and significant contributions to Congress.
fromsilive
2 months ago
NYC politics

Semester-long study connects Wagner College students with Staten Island civil rights leaders

US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The little-known Gullah Geechee politician who pushed for the 14th amendment

Marilyn Hemingway stresses the importance of preserving and understanding the historical significance of birthright citizenship in the context of Black American heritage.
NYC politics
fromal
2 months ago

Fiery, gravel-voiced Democrat who served five decades in Congress dead at 94

Charles Rangel, key figure in U.S. politics, died at 94, remembered for his activism and significant contributions to Congress.
fromsilive
2 months ago
NYC politics

Semester-long study connects Wagner College students with Staten Island civil rights leaders

more#civil-rights
#art
Arts
fromColossal
5 months ago

In 'Flying High,' Tyler D. Ballon's Portraits Parallel Sports, History, Identity, and Patriotism

Tyler D. Ballon reinterprets historical themes of power and identity in his artwork, highlighting the complexities of Black representation.
His work honors African American history and challenges stereotypes surrounding Black masculinity.
NYC LGBT
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Harlem's Schomburg Center prepares to open its exhibition celebrating 100 years

The Schomburg Center celebrates its centennial with an exhibition showcasing its extensive collection of African American history.
Arts
fromColossal
5 months ago

In 'Flying High,' Tyler D. Ballon's Portraits Parallel Sports, History, Identity, and Patriotism

Tyler D. Ballon reinterprets historical themes of power and identity in his artwork, highlighting the complexities of Black representation.
His work honors African American history and challenges stereotypes surrounding Black masculinity.
NYC LGBT
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Harlem's Schomburg Center prepares to open its exhibition celebrating 100 years

The Schomburg Center celebrates its centennial with an exhibition showcasing its extensive collection of African American history.
more#art
#world-war-ii
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

The Six Triple Eight: Black, Female Soldiers Honored for World War II Success

The Six Triple Eight Battalion exemplifies perseverance and dedication, overcoming racial and gender barriers during WWII to serve crucial roles.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

The Six Triple Eight: Black, Female Soldiers Honored for World War II Success

The Six Triple Eight Battalion exemplifies perseverance and dedication, overcoming racial and gender barriers during WWII to serve crucial roles.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Joe Harris, 108, Dies; Thought to Be the Oldest World War II Paratrooper

Joe Harris, an important figure in WWII history, died at 108, known for his service in the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion.
Women in technology
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

The only female unit to serve overseas in WWII gets a congressional medal 80 years on

The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-female unit, is receiving a Congressional Gold Medal for its critical wartime service.
more#world-war-ii
Higher education
fromNature
4 months ago

The financial shackling of historically Black universities in the United States

Black colleges aimed for freedom but faced systemic barriers leading to persistent inequality.
Music
Jerry Butler, known as the Iceman, made significant contributions to soul music across multiple decades, celebrated for his smooth yet profound delivery.
SF LGBT
fromFuncheap
5 months ago

Hard Hat Heroes: Coloring Book Release Party

The event highlights African American shipyard history through interactive coloring activities and live music.
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 months ago

John David Washington: Every project is different. When I think I've figured it all out, I'll stop acting'

I did very little press, and in Ballers (2015) people didn't know who my family was. I loved that they didn't know who I was related to and just saw the character.
Writing
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