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#african-american-history

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Black Lives Matter

A dog cemetery would not be treated like this': the fight to preserve Black burial grounds in the US

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San Francisco

Shipyard tales celebrated 20th century Black migrant lives of success and sacrifice - 48 hills

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Black Lives Matter

A dog cemetery would not be treated like this': the fight to preserve Black burial grounds in the US

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Advocates planning 60-mile walk in Texas to highlight the Underground Railroad to Mexico

The 'Walking Southern Roads to Freedom' event seeks to highlight the Underground Railroad to Mexico, addressing a overlooked chapter in Black/Latino history.

Skulls taken to Germany for racist study are laid to rest in New Orleans

The remains of 19 Black patients, taken for pseudoscientific study, have been returned to New Orleans and honored in a memorial service.

Brooklyn

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

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.

Washington DC

9 Juneteenth Celebrations Around the DC Area

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Wine

South Carolina's Lowcountry Has Quiet Towns, Beautiful Coastal Waterways, and a Fascinatingly Complex History-Here's What It Was Like to Visit

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Mission District

UC Berkeley art museum to exhibit 20th century African American quilts

fromAxios

Advocates planning 60-mile walk in Texas to highlight the Underground Railroad to Mexico

The 'Walking Southern Roads to Freedom' event seeks to highlight the Underground Railroad to Mexico, addressing a overlooked chapter in Black/Latino history.

Skulls taken to Germany for racist study are laid to rest in New Orleans

The remains of 19 Black patients, taken for pseudoscientific study, have been returned to New Orleans and honored in a memorial service.

Brooklyn

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

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.

Washington DC

9 Juneteenth Celebrations Around the DC Area

fromTravel + Leisure

Wine

South Carolina's Lowcountry Has Quiet Towns, Beautiful Coastal Waterways, and a Fascinatingly Complex History-Here's What It Was Like to Visit

fromwww.eastbaytimes.com

Mission District

UC Berkeley art museum to exhibit 20th century African American quilts

more#cultural-heritage

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South Carolina's Child Execution | True Crime Reports

George Stinney Jr. was tried in an atmosphere filled with racial bias, where prejudices overshadowed the concept of justice, leading to a wrongful execution of an innocent child.

US politics

2025 Juneteenth Events in Brooklyn

Juneteenth celebrations in Brooklyn blend history with joyful community events throughout the holiday and the surrounding weekend.

fromNew York Family

NYC LGBT

Juneteenth Events for Families in NYC and on Long Island- New York Family

Brooklyn

Get Ready To Celebrate Juneteenth, Brooklyn!

Washington DC

The best Juneteenth events in the D.C. area

fromThe Mercury News

San Francisco

Where to celebrate Juneteenth in the Bay Area

fromLos Angeles Times

LA food

Five soulful recipes to make for Juneteenth

Brooklyn

fromBrownstoner

2025 Juneteenth Events in Brooklyn

Juneteenth celebrations in Brooklyn blend history with joyful community events throughout the holiday and the surrounding weekend.

fromNew York Family

NYC LGBT

Juneteenth Events for Families in NYC and on Long Island- New York Family

Brooklyn

Get Ready To Celebrate Juneteenth, Brooklyn!

Washington DC

The best Juneteenth events in the D.C. area

fromThe Mercury News

San Francisco

Where to celebrate Juneteenth in the Bay Area

fromLos Angeles Times

LA food

Five soulful recipes to make for Juneteenth

more#juneteenth

from48 hills

Black quilters of 'Routed West' stitched proof of what lasts - 48 hills

During the Second Great Migration in the post-WWII era, quilts became vital for Black families, making the difference between sleeping comfortably or freezing.

Arts

#smithsonian

US news

Funding for Smithsonian's Anacostia, Latino museums cut in proposed Trump budget

Washington Nationals

Head of African American Museum Departs as Trump Targets Smithsonian

US news

Funding for Smithsonian's Anacostia, Latino museums cut in proposed Trump budget

Washington Nationals

Head of African American Museum Departs as Trump Targets Smithsonian

San Francisco

Show at Civil War-era fort spotlights California's Black history from the 19th century to today

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San Francisco

Opening Night Art Exhibition: "Black Gold: Stories Untold" (SF)

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San Francisco

Show at Civil War-era fort spotlights California's Black history from the 19th century to today

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San Francisco

Opening Night Art Exhibition: "Black Gold: Stories Untold" (SF)

more#contemporary-art

fromsilive

Staten Island church's rich history celebrated with 57-year-old 'Friends and Family' tradition

This day means continuity for a rich history. There are people who travel from all over... to honor the memories of those who have gone on before us.

NYC LGBT

fromwww.mercurynews.com

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

New Orleans holds burial of repatriated African Americans whose skulls were used in racist research

New Orleans commemorated the burial of 19 African American individuals whose remains were sent to Germany for racist research in the 19th century.

#slavery

History

Harvard Agrees to Relinquish Slave Portraits After Lawsuit

fromtime.com

7 months ago

Writing

Slaveroad

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

History

David Walker's Appeal to the Coloured Citizens of the World

History

Harvard Agrees to Relinquish Slave Portraits After Lawsuit

fromtime.com

7 months ago

Writing

Slaveroad

History

David Walker's Appeal to the Coloured Citizens of the World

more#slavery

#underground-railroad

181 years ago

William Still

William Still was a pivotal figure in the abolitionist movement, personally aiding hundreds of enslaved people and documenting their stories for posterity.

169 years ago

Anna Maria Weems

Anna Maria Weems's escape illustrates the desperate measures African Americans took to gain freedom from slavery.

History

William

fromThe Oaklandside

Mission District

A 25-year-old guild is preserving Black quilting history, from the Deep South to Oakland

181 years ago

William Still

William Still was a pivotal figure in the abolitionist movement, personally aiding hundreds of enslaved people and documenting their stories for posterity.

169 years ago

Anna Maria Weems

Anna Maria Weems's escape illustrates the desperate measures African Americans took to gain freedom from slavery.

History

William

fromThe Oaklandside

more#underground-railroad

Mission District

A 25-year-old guild is preserving Black quilting history, from the Deep South to Oakland

#civil-rights

Washington DC

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

After Decades, the Full African American Civil War Memorial Museum Is Finally Coming

The African American Civil War Memorial Museum opens this summer, celebrating the contributions of Black soldiers during the Civil War.

US politics

The little-known Gullah Geechee politician who pushed for the 14th amendment

Marilyn Hemingway stresses the importance of preserving and understanding the historical significance of birthright citizenship in the context of Black American heritage.

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.

NYC politics

fromal

Fiery, gravel-voiced Democrat who served five decades in Congress dead at 94

Charles Rangel, key figure in U.S. politics, died at 94, remembered for his activism and significant contributions to Congress.

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.

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

History

The Aftermath of Nat Turner's Insurrection by John W. Cromwell

Washington DC

After Decades, the Full African American Civil War Memorial Museum Is Finally Coming

The African American Civil War Memorial Museum opens this summer, celebrating the contributions of Black soldiers during the Civil War.

US politics

The little-known Gullah Geechee politician who pushed for the 14th amendment

Marilyn Hemingway stresses the importance of preserving and understanding the historical significance of birthright citizenship in the context of Black American heritage.

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.

NYC politics

fromal

Fiery, gravel-voiced Democrat who served five decades in Congress dead at 94

Charles Rangel, key figure in U.S. politics, died at 94, remembered for his activism and significant contributions to Congress.

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.

History

The Aftermath of Nat Turner's Insurrection by John W. Cromwell

In 'Flying High,' Tyler D. Ballon's Portraits Parallel Sports, History, Identity, and Patriotism

Tyler 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.

NYC LGBT

fromCbsnews

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.

Arts

fromColossal

In 'Flying High,' Tyler D. Ballon's Portraits Parallel Sports, History, Identity, and Patriotism

Tyler 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.

NYC LGBT

fromCbsnews

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.

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

Joe Harris, 108, Dies; Thought to Be the Oldest World War II Paratrooper

Women in technology

The only female unit to serve overseas in WWII gets a congressional medal 80 years on

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.

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

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.

The financial shackling of historically Black universities in the United States

Black colleges aimed for freedom but faced systemic barriers leading to persistent inequality.

255 years ago

Crispus Attucks

Crispus Attucks' role in the Boston Massacre is often misrepresented; he was protesting job losses rather than advocating for a revolution.

fromJames Tempro, first Black recipient of FDNY's highest award, dies - The Chief

James Tempro, first Black recipient of FDNY's highest award, dies - The Chief

James Tempro exhibited extraordinary bravery by rescuing a boy from a burning building, earning the FDNY's highest valor award.

244 years ago

Denmark Vesey

Denmark Vesey was a free Black leader in Charleston who was executed for his role in an attempted slave revolt.

Music

Jerry Butler obituary

Jerry Butler, known as the Iceman, made significant contributions to soul music across multiple decades, celebrated for his smooth yet profound delivery.

SF LGBT

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