Advocates planning 60-mile walk in Texas to highlight the Underground Railroad to MexicoThe 'Walking Southern Roads to Freedom' event seeks to highlight the Underground Railroad to Mexico, addressing a overlooked chapter in Black/Latino history.
"The Sterling Silver Mirror"The legacy of freedom and family is symbolized through cherished heirlooms, illustrating resilience and interconnected histories.
Advocates planning 60-mile walk in Texas to highlight the Underground Railroad to MexicoThe 'Walking Southern Roads to Freedom' event seeks to highlight the Underground Railroad to Mexico, addressing a overlooked chapter in Black/Latino history.
"The Sterling Silver Mirror"The legacy of freedom and family is symbolized through cherished heirlooms, illustrating resilience and interconnected histories.
In 'Flying High,' Tyler D. Ballon's Portraits Parallel Sports, History, Identity, and PatriotismTyler 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.
The Greats: Florence Welch, Lorna Simpson, Jonathan Anderson and Theaster GatesLorna 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 DesignerLorna Simpson's art serves as an archive that reclaims stories of African Americans, placing marginalized narratives at the forefront.
In 'Flying High,' Tyler D. Ballon's Portraits Parallel Sports, History, Identity, and PatriotismTyler 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.
The Greats: Florence Welch, Lorna Simpson, Jonathan Anderson and Theaster GatesLorna 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 DesignerLorna Simpson's art serves as an archive that reclaims stories of African Americans, placing marginalized narratives at the forefront.
Robert Dixon, Last Surviving Buffalo Soldier, Dies at 103Rev. Robert W. Dixon Sr. passed away at 103, marking the end of an era for the last Buffalo Soldiers' survivor.
The little-known Gullah Geechee politician who pushed for the 14th amendmentMarilyn Hemingway stresses the importance of preserving and understanding the historical significance of birthright citizenship in the context of Black American heritage.
Sybil Haydel Morial, New Orleans Civil Rights Matriarch, Dies at 91Sybil 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 MarchThe Million Man March in 1995 aimed to unite Black men against social and economic issues affecting African Americans.
Thirman Milner, Hartford Mayor Who Broke Race Barrier, Dies at 91Thirman Milner was the first Black mayor in New England and a pivotal civil rights activist who focused on educational access during his tenure.
Putting a face on the importance of voting - Harvard GazetteThe 'Vote!' exhibition honors those who fought for civil rights and emphasizes the significance of voting in American history.
Robert Dixon, Last Surviving Buffalo Soldier, Dies at 103Rev. Robert W. Dixon Sr. passed away at 103, marking the end of an era for the last Buffalo Soldiers' survivor.
The little-known Gullah Geechee politician who pushed for the 14th amendmentMarilyn Hemingway stresses the importance of preserving and understanding the historical significance of birthright citizenship in the context of Black American heritage.
Sybil Haydel Morial, New Orleans Civil Rights Matriarch, Dies at 91Sybil 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 MarchThe Million Man March in 1995 aimed to unite Black men against social and economic issues affecting African Americans.
Thirman Milner, Hartford Mayor Who Broke Race Barrier, Dies at 91Thirman Milner was the first Black mayor in New England and a pivotal civil rights activist who focused on educational access during his tenure.
Putting a face on the importance of voting - Harvard GazetteThe 'Vote!' exhibition honors those who fought for civil rights and emphasizes the significance of voting in American history.
Hard Hat Heroes: Coloring Book Release PartyThe event highlights African American shipyard history through interactive coloring activities and live music.
After Confederate Forces Captured Their Children, These Black Mothers Fought to Reunite Their FamiliesConfederate soldiers captured Lyles and her children during their invasion, aiming to enslave African Americans and bolster the institution of slavery.
The Smithsonian Looks at How the Slave Trade Shaped the WorldThe exhibition 'In Slavery's Wake' personalizes the trans-Atlantic slave trade, emphasizing individual stories through artifacts that reveal the human cost of this migration.
Remarkable Documents Lay Bare New York's History of SlaveryManumission in Northern states often came with restrictions, showcasing the complexities of freedom even after legal emancipation.
In Alabama, plans to preserve the last transatlantic slave ship are taking shapeThe Clotilda shipwreck symbolizes the intertwined history of slavery and resilience in America, advocating for preservation to honor those affected.
SlaveroadJohn Edgar Wideman's 'Slaveroad' blends autobiography with history to explore the lasting impact of slavery on African American identity.
After Confederate Forces Captured Their Children, These Black Mothers Fought to Reunite Their FamiliesConfederate soldiers captured Lyles and her children during their invasion, aiming to enslave African Americans and bolster the institution of slavery.
The Smithsonian Looks at How the Slave Trade Shaped the WorldThe exhibition 'In Slavery's Wake' personalizes the trans-Atlantic slave trade, emphasizing individual stories through artifacts that reveal the human cost of this migration.
Remarkable Documents Lay Bare New York's History of SlaveryManumission in Northern states often came with restrictions, showcasing the complexities of freedom even after legal emancipation.
In Alabama, plans to preserve the last transatlantic slave ship are taking shapeThe Clotilda shipwreck symbolizes the intertwined history of slavery and resilience in America, advocating for preservation to honor those affected.
SlaveroadJohn Edgar Wideman's 'Slaveroad' blends autobiography with history to explore the lasting impact of slavery on African American identity.
Harry Stewart Jr. Dies at 100; One of Last Tuskegee Airmen to See CombatHarry Stewart Jr., a legendary Tuskegee Airman, passed away at age 100, remembered for his combat flying and later contributions to aviation.
Sister Dana sez, "Commemorate and celebrate..." - San Francisco Bay TimesBlack History Month celebrates African-American history and achievements, emphasizing the impact of labor on their collective experiences.
Quincy Jones, Legendary Music Titan, Dies at 91 | stupidDOPEQuincy Jones was a pioneering figure in music, transforming genres and breaking barriers for future artists.
Benjamin Booker: LOWERBenjamin Booker's new album LOWER confronts the dark history of state oppression in America through a mix of genres and raw emotion.
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 | stupidDOPEQuincy Jones was a pioneering figure in music, transforming genres and breaking barriers for future artists.
Benjamin Booker: LOWERBenjamin Booker's new album LOWER confronts the dark history of state oppression in America through a mix of genres and raw emotion.
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.
'The Piano Lesson' Review: A Promising Debut for Malcolm Washington Leans on the Acting Prowess of Its Star-Studded CastMalcolm Washington's adaptation of 'The Piano Lesson' explores themes of heritage and familial legacy through a striking cinematic lens.
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.
'The Piano Lesson' Review: A Promising Debut for Malcolm Washington Leans on the Acting Prowess of Its Star-Studded CastMalcolm Washington's adaptation of 'The Piano Lesson' explores themes of heritage and familial legacy through a striking cinematic lens.
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.
City Starts $3.9M Renovation on Weeksville Hunterfly Road Houses in BrooklynThe 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 PaperThe restoration of the Hunterfly Road Houses highlights the importance of preserving African American history in New York City.
Conserving Black Modernism: An Initiative to Preserve African American Architectural Heritage in the United StatesThe Getty Foundation's Conserving Black Modernism initiative aims to preserve the architectural legacy of African American architects in the Modernist movement.
100th anniversary of Howard homecoming: A look back before the party startsU 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 BrooklynThe 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 PaperThe restoration of the Hunterfly Road Houses highlights the importance of preserving African American history in New York City.
Conserving Black Modernism: An Initiative to Preserve African American Architectural Heritage in the United StatesThe Getty Foundation's Conserving Black Modernism initiative aims to preserve the architectural legacy of African American architects in the Modernist movement.
100th anniversary of Howard homecoming: A look back before the party startsU Street in Washington D.C. was a vibrant cultural hub for African Americans in the 1920s, deeply intertwined with Howard University's legacy.
How the Identity of the Only Black Woman to Serve in the U.S. Army in World War I Was Just DiscoveredAfrican 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 graveSandy 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 DiscoveredAfrican 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 graveSandy Wills, a Civil War soldier, received overdue recognition after his great-great-great-granddaughter located his unmarked grave after 150 years.
A Visual History of the Harlem RenaissanceThe 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.
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 RenaissanceThe 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.
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.
The nation's first Black country club gets more than love in its coffersShady 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 HousesThe $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 coffersShady 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 HousesThe $3.9 million project aims to restore and upgrade the historic Hunterfly Road Houses to preserve African American history for future generations.
A photographer who makes historical subjects dance - Harvard GazetteWendel 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.
New York State Commissioners on Reparations Sworn InThe 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 callCalifornia'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 InThe 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 callCalifornia's reparations effort faced setbacks as two critical bills were not voted on in the Assembly, though they may be reintroduced next year.
Wally Amos, Who Opened Hollywood's Famous Amos Cookie Shop in 1975, Dies at Age 88Wally Amos revolutionized the cookie industry and became a cultural icon through innovative marketing and high-quality ingredients.
James Baldwin, Remembered by His NephewsBaldwin'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 NephewsBaldwin'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.
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 MiamiCalida Rawles uses water to represent Black healing and reimagine African American history beyond known narratives.
BK Film Director Showcases Astronaut Ronald McNair's Childhood ResiliencyNile 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 MiamiCalida Rawles uses water to represent Black healing and reimagine African American history beyond known narratives.
BK Film Director Showcases Astronaut Ronald McNair's Childhood ResiliencyNile 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.
J. Gary Cooper, Pathbreaking Marine Leader, Is Dead at 87J. 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 artSecondary-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 HospitalRacial bias in mental health care at St. Elizabeths Hospital.Dr. Summers' interest in St. Elizabeths' history.
Black Writers Share Their Favorite Books to Honor Black History MonthBlack 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.
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 ToldWeaver 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 ExpatsExploring the stories of 20th-century African Americans who built their lives abroad.
What is Juneteenth, And Why do We Celebrate?Juneteenth celebrates freedom of over 250,000 slaves post-Civil War.
The Origins of Juneteenth and Why Black Independence Day' Falls on June 19thJuneteenth 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 importantJuneteenth 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.
The Origins of Juneteenth and Why Black Independence Day' Falls on June 19thJuneteenth 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 importantJuneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S., originating from the announcement in Texas on June 19, 1865, regarding the abolition of slavery.