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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
3 weeks ago
Social justice

Hidden Histories: Racial Injustice at St. Elizabeths Mental Hospital

Racial bias in mental health care at St. Elizabeths Hospital.
Dr. Summers' interest in St. Elizabeths' history.
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Social justice

A Love Story That Endured Through Slavery

Enslaved families faced hardship but found love and comfort in each other during the 19th century.
The value of family relationships and marriages among African Americans during slavery is highlighted by historical accounts.
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Books
Them
4 weeks ago
Books

Black Writers Share Their Favorite Books to Honor Black History Month

Black literature plays a significant role in preserving history and empowering communities.
Black artists have set standards and trends globally through movements like New Negro, Black Arts, and Afrofuturism.
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Books

For Her Next Round, Toni Tipton-Martin Orders Up a Book of Cocktails

Atholene Peyton, an African American home economics teacher, predated Tom Bullock as a published cocktail manual author by a decade.
Toni Tipton-Martin's new book, Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs and Juice, explores the contributions of African Americans to American cocktail culture.
Tipton-Martin's extensive collection of old cookbooks by Black authors served as a foundation for her research on African American contributions to cocktail culture.
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BKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Feb 22: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Shirley Chisholm

Shirley Chisholm was a trailblazing figure in American politics.
Chisholm's upbringing and early life experiences shaped her into a determined and accomplished individual.
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

What is Black History Month and why does it matter?

Black History Month celebrates African-American history and contributions
Carter G Woodson initiated Negro History Week in 1926, leading to the establishment of Black History Month
BKReader
1 month ago
Social justice

Wakanda Forever! How New York State is Creating Living History

Black History Month celebrates the legacy of African American historical figures.
Significant Black political leadership in New York State is a testament to the importance of Black history.
Miami Herald
1 month ago
Books

Our stories can't be erased. They're part of America's history that children must know | Opinion

Carter G. Woodson started Black History Month to celebrate African American contributions and achievements.
Woodson founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History and started the Journal of Negro History.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Education

US school marks Black History Month with fried chicken and watermelon

Officials at a New York middle school have apologized after serving students fried chicken, watermelon and waffles on the first day of Black History Month.In a letter to parents, officials at Nyack middle school, an hour outside New York City, apologized for the inexcusably insensitive meal, which played off historically racist stereotypes.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

Black History Month in DC: A Guide to Local Events - Washingtonian

Black History month begins on February 1, and there's a lot happening around DC to commemorate it.Here's a look at some of the local events you can check out:
Ari Voxx at DC9940 Ninth St., NW To celebrate the first day of Black History Month, DC native Ari Voxx will perform at DC9 nightclub, along with NXNES and Jaylin Conner.
Washingtonian
2 years ago
Washington DC

Great Last-Minute President's Day Weekend Getaways | Washingtonian (DC)

The gentle mountains of western Maryland give you all the cozy winter feels.
Why now: Follow the George Washington Trail, tracing the first president's footsteps from young surveyor to president.
www.fastcompany.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

How Black communities turned the map into a tool for justice

African American communities have used maps throughout history to protest racism and affirm the value of Black life.
The Living Black Atlas highlights the neglected history of Black mapmaking in America, showcasing how Black people have used mapping to document their stories.
www.npr.org
4 months ago
Education

Oklahoma restricted how race can be taught. So these Black teachers stepped up.

Teachers in Oklahoma are creating alternative educational programs, such as Black History Saturdays, to provide unvarnished lessons in African-American history due to a new law that restricts how race and gender can be taught in public schools.
The new law has made teachers afraid to touch on race and racism in their classrooms, fearing that it could lead to complaints and job loss.
Black History Saturdays is one grassroots initiative that aims to provide a space for families to learn about African-American history in a safe and inclusive environment.
www.npr.org
4 months ago
Education

Oklahoma restricted how race can be taught. So these Black teachers stepped up.

Teachers in Oklahoma are creating alternative educational programs, such as Black History Saturdays, to provide unvarnished lessons in African-American history due to a new law that restricts how race and gender can be taught in public schools.
The new law has made teachers afraid to touch on race and racism in their classrooms, fearing that it could lead to complaints and job loss.
Black History Saturdays is one grassroots initiative that aims to provide a space for families to learn about African-American history in a safe and inclusive environment.
www.npr.org
4 months ago
Education

Oklahoma restricted how race can be taught. So these Black teachers stepped up.

Teachers in Oklahoma are creating alternative educational programs, such as Black History Saturdays, to provide unvarnished lessons in African-American history due to a new law that restricts how race and gender can be taught in public schools.
The new law has made teachers afraid to touch on race and racism in their classrooms, fearing that it could lead to complaints and job loss.
Black History Saturdays is one grassroots initiative that aims to provide a space for families to learn about African-American history in a safe and inclusive environment.
LGBTQ Nation
1 year ago
Education

Virginia's GOP governor deleted MLK Day & Barack Obama from its history curriculum

Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) won his 2020 election by promising to ban anti-racist curriculum from schools.So he had his secretary of education consult conservative think tanks when rewriting the state's history and social studies curriculum.But now progressive racial groups have protested notable exclusions - like the deletion of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, former President Barack Obama, and Juneteenth.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
US news

Flamin' Hot': Biden to Host Screening of the (Kind of) True Story of the Spicy Chip

President Biden will step on the South Lawn of the White House on Thursday not to meet a foreign dignitary or sign a bill, but to celebrate a sort-of-true story about Flamin' Hot Cheetos.The president and Jill Biden, the first lady, will be on hand for a screening of Flamin' Hot, a new film about Richard Montanez, who worked as a janitor at Frito-Lay and rose through the ranks, eventually becoming a marketing executive.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
9 months ago
Washington DC

Atlantic Festival 2023: Kerry Washington and Jake Tapper Are Among This Year's Headliners - Washingtonian

The annual ideas forum will feature Nancy Pelosi, Jake Sullivan, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, among many others.The Atlantic Festival, the magazine's annual ideas forum, will feature Nancy Pelosi, Jake Sullivan, and Kerry Washington, among other live interviewees.The festival, now in its second year at the Wharf, will take place on September 28 and September 29.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
9 months ago
Washington DC

13 Black-Owned Local Businesses Are Coming to the Former St. Elizabeths Campus - Washingtonian

When Le'Greg Harrison was 9 years old, he biked around the former St. Elizabeths psychiatric hospital campus to see if the scary stories were true.Harrison grew up hearing rumors about the largely abandoned facility from other neighborhood kids-including one that Jeffrey Dahmer hid out there.Thirty years later, Harrison is part of a movement that's bringing new life to the campus in Southeast DC: A temporary 23,000-square-foot retail and community complex opens there this week.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

Check Out Starchitect David Adjaye's Next DC Building - Washingtonian

David Adjaye, the superstar architect behind the National Museum of African American History and Culture, has proposed designs for a roughly 650,000-square-foot multi-use development in St. Elizabeth's East Parcel 15.The project, called Sycamore & Oak, imagines residential units, office space, a hotel, outdoor areas, and a pavilion for performances and community gatherings.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

Vanilla Beane, DC's Hat Lady, Passes Away at 103 - Washingtonian

Today, the District mourns a local fashion icon.Vanilla Beane, the milliner who was affectionately known as DC's Hat Lady, has passed away at the age of 103.Beane was known around town for her acclaimed Manor Park shop, Bené Millinery & Bridal Supplies, where she sold glamorous custom-made hats for more than 40 years.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

A Gig at LEGO Is DC's Hottest Job Opening - Washingtonian

For government types who happen to love Lego, the perfect job awaits: T his morning's Playbook brings news that the toy-brick behemoth is hiring a government and public affairs director in DC.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

Make History with your Family this Summer in Valley Forge & Montgomery County, PA - Washingtonian

Valley Forge & Montgomery County, PA, is a super kid-friendly destination, making it the perfect getaway for families with kids of all ages.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Dining

Sean Sherman Is Awarded the 2023 Julia Child Award

This year's recipient of the Julia Child Award, recognizing those who have had an impact on the American culinary scene, is Sean Sherman, a chef, author and the co-founder of the nonprofit North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NATIFS) and its Indigenous Food Lab.The award has been given by the Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts since 2015, and comes with a $50,000 prize.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
10 months ago
Washington DC

Things to Do in the DC Area This Weekend

Happy holiday weekend, everyone!Who's thrilled about the long weekend?Show your excitement with live music and camping at Delfest, or explore artist Robert Houle's new colorful retrospective at the Smithsonian.Best Things to Do This Weekend


National Memorial Day Concert.Before you head to the parade on Monday, experience an evening of grand live music at PBS's National Memorial Day Concert .
www.kvue.com
1 year ago
Education

Lawmakers push for ethnic social studies courses in Texas public schools

AUSTIN, Texas A group of diverse lawmakers are drawing attention to a bill that would require Texas school districts to offer ethnic social studies courses.House Bill 45 would add Mexican American and African American studies as courses students can take to satisfy their social studies requirement.
www.kvue.com
1 year ago
Education

Lawmakers push for ethnic social studies courses in Texas public schools

AUSTIN, Texas A group of diverse lawmakers are drawing attention to a bill that would require Texas school districts to offer ethnic social studies courses.House Bill 45 would add Mexican American and African American studies as courses students can take to satisfy their social studies requirement.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

Things to Do in the DC Area This Weekend

Happy weekend, everyone!Let's continue to ring in the new year with more fun things to do around town this weekend.From last-minute art galleries to new stage plays, you'll find something exciting to bring cheer to your 2023.Best Things to Do This Weekend



"Vermeer's Secrets" at the National Gallery of Art.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

Things to Do in the DC Area This Weekend

Happy December, everyone!Jump-start the new month with seasonal good vibes at a holiday boat parade or winter festival.Best Things to Do This Weekend


     District's Holiday Boat Parade.At the 30th annual District Holiday Boat Parade this weekend, you can watch a parade of more than 60 bedazzled boats float along the Washington Channel.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
10 months ago
Washington DC

5 After-Hour Museum Events to Check Out This Summer

Didn't get a ticket to National Gallery Nights this spring?The National Gallery of Art's popular post-work event wraps up this week, but there are still opportunities to visit more DC museums beyond the typical times.Here are five institutions opening their doors for after-hour events this summer.Phillips After 51600 21st St. NW Once a month, head to the Phillips Collection after 5 PM to partake in artsy activities and drink some beverages.
Electronic Frontier Foundation
1 year ago
Privacy professionals

Coded Resistance, the Comic!

From the days of chattel slavery until the modern Black Lives Matter movement, Black communities have developed innovative ways to communicate to fight back against oppression.EFF's Director of Engineering, Alexis Hancock, documented this important history of codes, ciphers, underground telecommunications and even dance in a blog post that became one of our favorite articles of 2021.
Washington Post
1 year ago
DC food

3 concerts to catch in D.C. over New Year's weekend

Lyfe Jennings is coming to City Winery.(Lyfe Jennings) Singer Lyfe Jennings has cemented his status as an R&B heavyweight and then some.His debut album, "Lyfe 268-192," released in 2004, introduced listeners to his sensually raspy voice through songs that covered love from many angles.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Arts

How the Fantastic Four took Double Dutch to new heights

The Fantastic Four in 1981.Courtesy of Fantastic Four Dutch settlers may have brought Double Dutch to America, but it was Black girls who put it on the map, says Lauren Walker, president of the National Double Dutch League."Double Dutch is Black girl magic.It came from a union of young girls in their community getting together to socialize, and to engage in each other's dreams and ambitions."
time.com
1 year ago
Writing

Ada Limon, the New U.S. Poet Laureate, Talks About Poetry's Role in Recording the Pandemic, Her Favorite Nature Spots and the Last Thing That Made Her Cry

As host of the podcast The Slowdown, she focuses on new ways to make poetry accessible.You hear that rush and pull of the ocean, and you're lulled into a new rhythm for poetry.How often do you write a week?Read more: The First Native American U.S. Poet Laureate on How Poetry Can Counter Hate How does it feel to become poet laureate during a wave of book-ban attempts?
Washington Post
1 year ago
DC food

How Gregory 'Sugar Bear' Elliott would spend a perfect day in D.C.

In D.C. Dream Day, we ask our favorite people in the area to tell us how they would spend a perfect day in the District.
E.U. puts a fresh spin on an old cut for a new generation of fans
www.thelocal.de
10 months ago
Germany news

What sports fans need to know about the latest NFL game announced in Germany

The former US President Barack Obama called former German Chancellor Angela Merkel a friend when she came to Washington, D.C. in June 2022, and the two paid a visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.It didn't take long for the two to reunite this time in central Berlin.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

Clarence Page: Who is to be held accountable for Emmett Till's death, now that the witnesses are gone?

The last survivor of the historical horror widely known as "the lynching of Emmett Till" has died, leaving behind an infuriating amount of unanswered questions.Carolyn Bryant Donham died in hospice care Tuesday night in Louisiana at age 88.She is remembered by history mostly as the 21-year-old woman who accused Till, then a 15-year-old Chicagoan visiting his Mississippi relatives, of behavior that violated the old Jim Crow South's irrational but strictly enforced racial etiquette - and it cost him his life.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Emmett Till and his mother honored with congressional medal

WASHINGTON - The House unanimously passed a bill Wednesday to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to Emmett Till, the Chicago teenager murdered by white supremacists in the 1950s, and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley.The bill, which passed the Senate in January, is meant to honor Till and his mother - who had insisted on an open casket funeral to demonstrate the brutality of his killing - with the highest civilian honor that Congress awards.
The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 year ago
Education

Florida school principal fired for showing students Michelangelo's 'pornographic' David sculpture

A school principal in Tallahassee, Florida has been fired following parental complaints about a lesson on Michelangelo's masterpiece David (1501-04), deemed "pornographic" by one aggrieved parent.The now-former principal, Hope Carrasquilla, informed the Huffington Post that, due to a "series of miscommunications", a customary letter informing parents of students at Tallahassee Classical School about this feature of the sixth-grade art history curriculum was not sent out, further contributing to parents' outrage.
Washington Post
1 year ago
DC food

'Shout Sister Shout!' celebrates the legacy of Sister Rosetta Tharpe

The life and music of trailblazing singer/guitarist Sister Rosetta Tharpe is the subject of the musical "Shout, Sister, Shout!" at Ford's Theatre.(Photo by James J. Kriegsmann/Wikimedia Commons) The story of Sister Rosetta Tharpe - the singer and guitarist often called the godmother of rock-and roll - was untold for so long that any attempt to bring it to life had to be seismic.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Girls

Donors Pledge $55 Million for Smithsonian's New Museum of American Women

Without a building or even a determined site, leaders for the Smithsonian's proposed American Women's History Museum have spent the past two years drumming up anticipation and support from donors.On Monday, the institution announced more than $55 million in gifts that will help solidify its financial future, though it has yet to receive final Congressional approval.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

Will the National Zoo Change Its Advance Reservation Entry Pass System? - Washingtonian

DC Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton is asking the National Zoo to reevaluate-and possibly change-its entry policy.On Tuesday, she wrote a letter to the zoo's director expressing concern over the current system, which generally requires visitors who are not paid zoo members to reserve passes in advance.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

Summer Solstice Events for Savoring These Long Summer Days - Washingtonian

Braid yourself a flower crown, dance barefoot, or crack open a cold one-we're approaching the summer solstice on June 21, marking the official first day of summer and the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Six leading national figures named as members of the Order of Merit

Television presenter and author Baroness Floella Benjamin is among six leading figures chosen by the late Queen to become members of the Order of Merit and appointed by the King.Among the distinguished group are a molecular biologist and a geneticist both recipients of the Noble Prize, an award-winning architect, a former nurse who led the way in sickle cell treatment and a leading historian.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Arts

How can museums honor both the extraordinary and the everyday?

Museums are full of artifacts left by "the first and the famous," says curator Ariana Curtis.Museums can better represent diverse stories, she argues, if they also include stories of everyday life.About Ariana Curtis Ariana Curtis serves as the first curator for Latinx Studies at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Arts

Meet Alana Mayo, the young, Black, queer studio executive who greenlit 'Till'

Alana Mayo speaks at the Austin Convention Center on March 14, 2022, in Austin, Texas.Anna Webber/Getty Images for AMC Alana Mayo is 38 years old.She's Black, queer and a movie industry trailblazer who took over Orion Pictures in 2020.The storied studio once produced such movies as Platoon, Dances With Wolves and the Silence of the Lambs, but it went bankrupt in 1991, was bought by MGM and more or less languished.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Arts

Visual artist Sam Gilliam has died at 88

Artist Sam Gilliam, photographed in 2016 in Washington, D.C. Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post via Getty Images One of the most important and influential abstract visual artists in the U.S. has died: Sam Gilliam, a great colorist whose work influenced generations of artists, was 88 years old.
RMNB
1 year ago
Washington Capitals

Capitals announce 2022 Development Camp roster and schedule

Washington Capitals Development Camp is back for the first time in three years.
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