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Remarkable Documents Lay Bare New York's History of Slavery

Manumission in Northern states often came with restrictions, showcasing the complexities of freedom even after legal emancipation.

Slaveroad

John Edgar Wideman's 'Slaveroad' blends autobiography with history to explore the lasting impact of slavery on African American identity.

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.

Remarkable Documents Lay Bare New York's History of Slavery

Manumission in Northern states often came with restrictions, showcasing the complexities of freedom even after legal emancipation.

Slaveroad

John Edgar Wideman's 'Slaveroad' blends autobiography with history to explore the lasting impact of slavery on African American identity.

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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#military-history

How the Identity of the Only Black Woman to Serve in the U.S. Army in World War I Was Just Discovered

African American heroines often hid their true identities to serve their country during difficult times.

Black Civil War soldier finally gets proper military burial - after star NYC journo family spends 15 years tracking down unmarked grave

Sandy Wills, a Civil War soldier, received overdue recognition after his great-great-great-granddaughter located his unmarked grave after 150 years.

How the Identity of the Only Black Woman to Serve in the U.S. Army in World War I Was Just Discovered

African American heroines often hid their true identities to serve their country during difficult times.

Black Civil War soldier finally gets proper military burial - after star NYC journo family spends 15 years tracking down unmarked grave

Sandy Wills, a Civil War soldier, received overdue recognition after his great-great-great-granddaughter located his unmarked grave after 150 years.
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#music

Quincy Jones, Legendary Music Titan, Dies at 91 | stupidDOPE

Quincy Jones was a pioneering figure in music, transforming genres and breaking barriers for future artists.

2024 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival presents "Michelle Jacques" (SF)

The Daughters of the Delta program honors overlooked African-American women composers and musicians from Louisiana, showcasing their impact on American music.

Quincy Jones, Legendary Music Titan, Dies at 91 | stupidDOPE

Quincy Jones was a pioneering figure in music, transforming genres and breaking barriers for future artists.

2024 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival presents "Michelle Jacques" (SF)

The Daughters of the Delta program honors overlooked African-American women composers and musicians from Louisiana, showcasing their impact on American music.
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#art-exhibition

A Visual History of the Harlem Renaissance

The Harlem Renaissance was a significant cultural movement in the 1920s and 30s with black artistic voices converging.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art features works from The Harlem Renaissance as part of The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism exhibit.

Putting a face on the importance of voting - Harvard Gazette

The 'Vote!' exhibition honors those who fought for civil rights and emphasizes the significance of voting in American history.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Keith Jackson and "The Provocateurs"

Keith Jackson's exhibition 'The Provocateurs' explores family memories and the impact of historical events on personal identity through vivid paintings.

A Visual History of the Harlem Renaissance

The Harlem Renaissance was a significant cultural movement in the 1920s and 30s with black artistic voices converging.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art features works from The Harlem Renaissance as part of The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism exhibit.

Putting a face on the importance of voting - Harvard Gazette

The 'Vote!' exhibition honors those who fought for civil rights and emphasizes the significance of voting in American history.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Keith Jackson and "The Provocateurs"

Keith Jackson's exhibition 'The Provocateurs' explores family memories and the impact of historical events on personal identity through vivid paintings.
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#lorna-simpson

The Greats: Florence Welch, Lorna Simpson, Jonathan Anderson and Theaster Gates

Lorna Simpson's art reclaims overlooked African American narratives through various media, focusing on identity and storytelling.

Jonathan Anderson Only Wants to Be the World's Best Fashion Designer

Lorna Simpson's art serves as an archive that reclaims stories of African Americans, placing marginalized narratives at the forefront.

The Greats: Florence Welch, Lorna Simpson, Jonathan Anderson and Theaster Gates

Lorna Simpson's art reclaims overlooked African American narratives through various media, focusing on identity and storytelling.

Jonathan Anderson Only Wants to Be the World's Best Fashion Designer

Lorna Simpson's art serves as an archive that reclaims stories of African Americans, placing marginalized narratives at the forefront.
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#cultural-heritage

City Starts $3.9M Renovation on Weeksville Hunterfly Road Houses in Brooklyn

The DCLA and DDC announced a $3.9 million restoration project for the historic Hunterfly Road Houses at Weeksville Heritage Center, vital to Brooklyn's African American history.

City announces $3.9 million restoration of landmark Weeksville Hunterfly Road Houses * Brooklyn Paper

The restoration of the Hunterfly Road Houses highlights the importance of preserving African American history in New York City.

100th anniversary of Howard homecoming: A look back before the party starts

U Street in Washington D.C. was a vibrant cultural hub for African Americans in the 1920s, deeply intertwined with Howard University's legacy.

City Starts $3.9M Renovation on Weeksville Hunterfly Road Houses in Brooklyn

The DCLA and DDC announced a $3.9 million restoration project for the historic Hunterfly Road Houses at Weeksville Heritage Center, vital to Brooklyn's African American history.

City announces $3.9 million restoration of landmark Weeksville Hunterfly Road Houses * Brooklyn Paper

The restoration of the Hunterfly Road Houses highlights the importance of preserving African American history in New York City.

100th anniversary of Howard homecoming: A look back before the party starts

U Street in Washington D.C. was a vibrant cultural hub for African Americans in the 1920s, deeply intertwined with Howard University's legacy.
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#civil-rights

Sybil Haydel Morial, New Orleans Civil Rights Matriarch, Dies at 91

Sybil Haydel Morial was a significant civil rights activist and matriarch of a prominent New Orleans family, dedicated to fighting for equal rights and voting access.

Today in History: October 16, Black men gather for the Million Man March

The Million Man March in 1995 aimed to unite Black men against social and economic issues affecting African Americans.

The Black Roots of American Education

Freedpeople and advocates influenced the establishment of public schooling for all, emphasizing equity and justice in education.

Sybil Haydel Morial, New Orleans Civil Rights Matriarch, Dies at 91

Sybil Haydel Morial was a significant civil rights activist and matriarch of a prominent New Orleans family, dedicated to fighting for equal rights and voting access.

Today in History: October 16, Black men gather for the Million Man March

The Million Man March in 1995 aimed to unite Black men against social and economic issues affecting African Americans.

The Black Roots of American Education

Freedpeople and advocates influenced the establishment of public schooling for all, emphasizing equity and justice in education.
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#historic-preservation

The nation's first Black country club gets more than love in its coffers

Shady Rest Country Club, the first Black-owned country club, is undergoing restoration to preserve its historic significance to American golf and Black history.

Restoration Kicks Off at Weeksville's Historic Houses

The $3.9 million project aims to restore and upgrade the historic Hunterfly Road Houses to preserve African American history for future generations.

The nation's first Black country club gets more than love in its coffers

Shady Rest Country Club, the first Black-owned country club, is undergoing restoration to preserve its historic significance to American golf and Black history.

Restoration Kicks Off at Weeksville's Historic Houses

The $3.9 million project aims to restore and upgrade the historic Hunterfly Road Houses to preserve African American history for future generations.
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A photographer who makes historical subjects dance - Harvard Gazette

Wendel White's new monograph explores African American history through artifacts from the 13 original colonies, highlighting their deeper connections and meanings.

John Amos dies at 84; actor was famed for roles in Roots' and Good Times'

John Amos, star of Good Times, has passed away at 84, leaving a legacy in African American representation on television.
#reparations

New York State Commissioners on Reparations Sworn In

The NYS Community Commission on Reparations Remedies aims to address the impacts of slavery and systemic racism on African Americans in New York.

Two historic California reparations bills stall out sparing Newsom a tough political call

California's reparations effort faced setbacks as two critical bills were not voted on in the Assembly, though they may be reintroduced next year.

New York State Commissioners on Reparations Sworn In

The NYS Community Commission on Reparations Remedies aims to address the impacts of slavery and systemic racism on African Americans in New York.

Two historic California reparations bills stall out sparing Newsom a tough political call

California's reparations effort faced setbacks as two critical bills were not voted on in the Assembly, though they may be reintroduced next year.
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'The Piano Lesson' Review: A Promising Debut for Malcolm Washington Leans on the Acting Prowess of Its Star-Studded Cast

Malcolm Washington's adaptation of 'The Piano Lesson' explores themes of heritage and familial legacy through a striking cinematic lens.

Wally Amos, Who Opened Hollywood's Famous Amos Cookie Shop in 1975, Dies at Age 88

Wally Amos revolutionized the cookie industry and became a cultural icon through innovative marketing and high-quality ingredients.
#racism

James Baldwin, Remembered by His Nephews

Baldwin's letter to his nephew emphasizes the resilience and dignity of Black Americans in the face of racism.

The Black Tax: why have African Americans been cheated by the system for so long?

Property tax assessments create structural inequality, impacting African Americans disproportionately.

James Baldwin, Remembered by His Nephews

Baldwin's letter to his nephew emphasizes the resilience and dignity of Black Americans in the face of racism.

The Black Tax: why have African Americans been cheated by the system for so long?

Property tax assessments create structural inequality, impacting African Americans disproportionately.
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#racial-segregation

70 years after Brown v. Board of Education: 'No kid should ever be left behind'

The landmark Brown v. Board of Education ruling ended racial segregation but disparities in education persisted

Juxtapoz Magazine - Calida Rawles: Away with the Tides @ Perez Art Museum Miami

Calida Rawles uses water to represent Black healing and reimagine African American history beyond known narratives.

BK Film Director Showcases Astronaut Ronald McNair's Childhood Resiliency

Nile Price found his passion for storytelling amidst a challenging health condition.
Price's short film 'For The Moon' depicts the inspiring true story of astronaut Ronald McNair's defiance against racial segregation.

70 years after Brown v. Board of Education: 'No kid should ever be left behind'

The landmark Brown v. Board of Education ruling ended racial segregation but disparities in education persisted

Juxtapoz Magazine - Calida Rawles: Away with the Tides @ Perez Art Museum Miami

Calida Rawles uses water to represent Black healing and reimagine African American history beyond known narratives.

BK Film Director Showcases Astronaut Ronald McNair's Childhood Resiliency

Nile Price found his passion for storytelling amidst a challenging health condition.
Price's short film 'For The Moon' depicts the inspiring true story of astronaut Ronald McNair's defiance against racial segregation.
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J. Gary Cooper, Pathbreaking Marine Leader, Is Dead at 87

J. Gary Cooper, a trailblazing African American leader, overcame segregation to excel in various roles, reflecting the progress of his generation amid racial change.

How a Louisiana museum is teaching students about African American history through contemporary art

Secondary-school students learning African American history through contemporary art at New Orleans Museum of Art.
AP courses like African American Studies and Art History provide high-level learning opportunities for US students.

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.
#empowerment

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.
#black-history-month

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.
#people

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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."
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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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

A New Museum Specializes in Black Genealogy. Here's What I Found Out About Myself.

Exploring ancestral history can be challenging for Black individuals due to limited and unreliable official records from the era of enslavement.

Why Master Distiller Nearest Green's Story Must Be Told

Weaver is a pioneering African American woman in the business world, leading a successful whiskey company with a legacy tied to an unsung African American distiller.

Women Who Travel Podcast: The Long Legacy of African American Expats

Exploring the stories of 20th-century African Americans who built their lives abroad.
#juneteenth

What is Juneteenth, And Why do We Celebrate?

Juneteenth celebrates freedom of over 250,000 slaves post-Civil War.

Get Ready to Celebrate Juneteenth, Brooklyn!

Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of over 250,000 slaves, now celebrated nationwide.
Organizations in Brooklyn host various events to honor Juneteenth this year.

The Origins of Juneteenth and Why Black Independence Day' Falls on June 19th

Juneteenth commemorates the liberation of enslaved African Americans and is now a federal holiday in the U.S.

Here is how Juneteenth came to be and why it's so important

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S., originating from the announcement in Texas on June 19, 1865, regarding the abolition of slavery.

What is Juneteenth, And Why do We Celebrate?

Juneteenth celebrates freedom of over 250,000 slaves post-Civil War.

Get Ready to Celebrate Juneteenth, Brooklyn!

Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of over 250,000 slaves, now celebrated nationwide.
Organizations in Brooklyn host various events to honor Juneteenth this year.

The Origins of Juneteenth and Why Black Independence Day' Falls on June 19th

Juneteenth commemorates the liberation of enslaved African Americans and is now a federal holiday in the U.S.

Here is how Juneteenth came to be and why it's so important

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S., originating from the announcement in Texas on June 19, 1865, regarding the abolition of slavery.
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