#historical-recognition

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ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

President Biden designates 1908 Springfield race riot site as national monument

Biden designates a national monument to recognize the significance of the 1908 Springfield race riot and its impact on racial violence in America. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
France politics

Macron Honors African Soldiers Who Helped Liberate France in World War II

Macron calls for recognition of the forgotten African soldiers in the Provence landing during WWII, emphasizing unity in remembrance. [ more ]
Axios
3 months ago
Major League Baseball

The Negro League players now topping MLB records after league adds them to official record

Negro League stars acknowledged in top MLB records. [ more ]
The Nation
4 months ago
Major League Baseball

Counting the Negro League Records Is About More Than Numbers

MLB integrates Negro Leagues records after delayed recognition [ more ]
Time Out New York
6 months ago
NYC politics

NYC wants to install four different statues to honor women across boroughs

The She Built NYC initiative is commissioning public monuments to honor influential women in New York City's five boroughs.
Mayor Eric Adams' administration received approval to honor Shirley Chisholm, with plans to honor four other women in different boroughs. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Major League Baseball

MLB has integrated Negro Leagues stats. Is it too little, too late?

Official recognition of Negro Leagues records in MLB honors overlooked legendary players like Josh Gibson and ties a historical knot neglected for decades. [ more ]
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