#african-american-history
#african-american-history

Writing

Slaveroad

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

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.

Miscellaneous

fromArchDaily

Conserving Black Modernism: An Initiative to Preserve African American Architectural Heritage in the United States

The Getty Foundation's Conserving Black Modernism initiative aims to preserve the architectural legacy of African American architects in the Modernist movement.

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

1 day 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.

Miscellaneous

fromArchDaily

fromWorld History Encyclopedia

Conserving Black Modernism: An Initiative to Preserve African American Architectural Heritage in the United States

The Getty Foundation's Conserving Black Modernism initiative aims to preserve the architectural legacy of African American architects in the Modernist movement.

more#cultural-heritage

NYC LGBT

fromCbsnews

3 days 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.

#civil-rights

History

219 years ago

Sojourner Truth

Sojourner Truth was a prominent abolitionist and civil rights advocate who escaped slavery and fought for women's rights in the United States.

Black Lives Matter

fromThe Nation

fromWorld History Encyclopedia

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.

fromsilive

3 days ago

NYC politics

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

Helen Settles emphasizes the importance of leading by example and the rich African American history of Staten Island.

History

219 years ago

Sojourner Truth

Sojourner Truth was a prominent abolitionist and civil rights advocate who escaped slavery and fought for women's rights in the United States.

Black Lives Matter

fromThe Nation

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.

fromsilive

3 days ago

NYC politics

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

Helen Settles emphasizes the importance of leading by example and the rich African American history of Staten Island.

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

1 month 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

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.

US news

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

1 month 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

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

1 month ago

Washington Nationals

Head of African American Museum Departs as Trump Targets Smithsonian

Kevin Young is stepping down from his role as director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture to focus on his writing.

Higher education

fromNature

2 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.

fromenglish.elpais.com

3 months ago

Writing

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

John David Washington embraces his family legacy while establishing his own identity as an artist.

Miscellaneous

fromNew York Post