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Exhibit examines Galveston's Juneteenth story

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How to Celebrate Juneteenth in 2025: What to Do and Why It Matters

Juneteenth commemorates the liberation of the last enslaved Black Americans and symbolizes the ongoing pursuit of freedom and justice.

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Everyday cooking

These 19 Cookbooks Celebrate Black Culinary Traditions For Juneteenth And Beyond - Tasting Table

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SF LGBT

Exhibit examines Galveston's Juneteenth story

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San Francisco

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'Black Gold: Stories Untold' reclaims forgotten histories of Black Californians at Fort Point

A new exhibition at Fort Point highlights overlooked Black Californian stories from the Gold Rush through Reconstruction.

The untold story of Sally-Tom, who legally changed her gender in the 1860s

Sally-Tom was a pioneering Black trans woman in the U.S., recognized legally for her gender identity by the Georgia Freedmen's Bureau in 1869.

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Black Lives Matter

How Malcolm X fought against the 'American nightmare' DW 05/18/2025

Black Lives Matter

The 44 Percent: Marvin Dunn, Cory Booker, Black-owned steakhouse in Miami Beach

Women

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The untold story of Sally-Tom, who legally changed her gender in the 1860s

Sally-Tom was a pioneering Black trans woman in the U.S., recognized legally for her gender identity by the Georgia Freedmen's Bureau in 1869.

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Black Lives Matter

How Malcolm X fought against the 'American nightmare' DW 05/18/2025

Black Lives Matter

The 44 Percent: Marvin Dunn, Cory Booker, Black-owned steakhouse in Miami Beach

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#community-resilience

Why Did It Take a Fire for the World to Learn of Altadena's Black Arts Legacy?

The Eaton fire in Altadena has prompted a renewed focus on the community's history and cultural legacy.

The 44 Percent: Dorsey Park hate crime, Crump and Crockett come to Miami Gardens

The defaced Jackie Robinson mural highlights ongoing racial tensions and the community's resolve to reclaim and celebrate Black history.

Black Lives Matter

In the wake of wildfire, Altadena's Black residents search the past for a path forward

Why Did It Take a Fire for the World to Learn of Altadena's Black Arts Legacy?

The Eaton fire in Altadena has prompted a renewed focus on the community's history and cultural legacy.

The 44 Percent: Dorsey Park hate crime, Crump and Crockett come to Miami Gardens

The defaced Jackie Robinson mural highlights ongoing racial tensions and the community's resolve to reclaim and celebrate Black history.

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Black Lives Matter

In the wake of wildfire, Altadena's Black residents search the past for a path forward

The history of Black History Month makes us question this

Carter G. Woodson's efforts reshaped the understanding of Black history and its contributions to American society.

Tulsa announces reparations for the 1921 'Black Wall Street' massacre

Tulsa announces $105 million reparations for victims of the 1921 Race Massacre, aiming to redress historical injustices.

Arts

A civil rights leader's family airs its dirty laundry on Broadway in 'Purpose'

Black Lives Matter

These activists are flooding the zone with Black history' to protest Trump's attacks on DEI

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Writing

Ebony Obsidian Shines in Tyler Perry's The Six Triple Eight

NYC politics

Nate Holden, state senator and longtime councilman who fought for South L.A., dies at 95

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The history of Black History Month makes us question this

Carter G. Woodson's efforts reshaped the understanding of Black history and its contributions to American society.

Tulsa announces reparations for the 1921 'Black Wall Street' massacre

Tulsa announces $105 million reparations for victims of the 1921 Race Massacre, aiming to redress historical injustices.

A civil rights leader's family airs its dirty laundry on Broadway in 'Purpose'

The play Purpose explores the complexities of a Black family related to civil rights, mixing humor and serious themes.

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' work features a powerful patriarch and family dynamics reflecting on legacy and societal issues.

These activists are flooding the zone with Black history' to protest Trump's attacks on DEI

Civil rights groups are combating Donald Trump's efforts to undermine Black history and critical race theory through a weeklong initiative.

African American Policy Forum leads a coalition striving to affirm and protect Black history against recent political attacks.

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Writing

Ebony Obsidian Shines in Tyler Perry's The Six Triple Eight

NYC politics

Nate Holden, state senator and longtime councilman who fought for South L.A., dies at 95

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The Long Wave: How A Thousand Blows recovers the lost history of a lion-taming West Indian boxer

The historical narrative of Black life in 19th-century London is complex and requires significant recovery efforts.

Now they are home': human skulls shipped overseas from New Orleans for racist research to be laid to rest

The repatriation of 19 dismembered Black New Orleanians' skulls from Germany highlights historical injustices and ongoing efforts to honor their dignity.

NYC politics

Trump's 'Garden of Heroes,' including black Americans, won't be in New York - thanks to the #Resistance

Black Lives Matter

Can Altadena's Black population survive fire, or will it disappear along with its history?

The Long Wave: How A Thousand Blows recovers the lost history of a lion-taming West Indian boxer

The historical narrative of Black life in 19th-century London is complex and requires significant recovery efforts.

Now they are home': human skulls shipped overseas from New Orleans for racist research to be laid to rest

The repatriation of 19 dismembered Black New Orleanians' skulls from Germany highlights historical injustices and ongoing efforts to honor their dignity.

NYC politics

Trump's 'Garden of Heroes,' including black Americans, won't be in New York - thanks to the #Resistance

Black Lives Matter

Can Altadena's Black population survive fire, or will it disappear along with its history?

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#slavery

Researchers uncover stories of Black Londoners who escaped slavery

Black Londoners escaped slavery and formed communities in the East End, similarly to the US Underground Railroad.

Black Lives Matter

Owner of ruined Nottoway Plantation in La. hopes to rebuild

Researchers uncover stories of Black Londoners who escaped slavery

Black Londoners escaped slavery and formed communities in the East End, similarly to the US Underground Railroad.

Black Lives Matter

Owner of ruined Nottoway Plantation in La. hopes to rebuild

How Do We Combat the Racist History of Public Education?

Eve L. Ewing's work exposes how America's educational system perpetuates racial inequities rooted in slavery and cultural genocide.

Rollback of diversity efforts leaves teachers wondering about effects on Black History Month

Gwen Partridge's Black History Museum enables pre-K students to learn about Black history in an interactive and engaging way.

'I feel more seen here': Black history is central to this microschool in Overtown

Urgent Academy fosters a creative learning environment, emphasizing cultural relevance and student freedom, particularly in exploring Black history.

'That was our place': Miami author teaches history of Little Haiti in children's book

Eunice Flowers highlights the importance of teaching Black history to children in Miami through literature.

Black Lives Matter

'Telling our history correctly': Activist hosts Black history class under a tree at FIU

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Black Lives Matter

We must protect our historically Black universities and colleges, including FAMU | Opinion

Right-wing politics

fromThe Nation

How Do We Combat the Racist History of Public Education?

Eve L. Ewing's work exposes how America's educational system perpetuates racial inequities rooted in slavery and cultural genocide.

Rollback of diversity efforts leaves teachers wondering about effects on Black History Month

Gwen Partridge's Black History Museum enables pre-K students to learn about Black history in an interactive and engaging way.

'I feel more seen here': Black history is central to this microschool in Overtown

Urgent Academy fosters a creative learning environment, emphasizing cultural relevance and student freedom, particularly in exploring Black history.

'That was our place': Miami author teaches history of Little Haiti in children's book

Eunice Flowers highlights the importance of teaching Black history to children in Miami through literature.

Black Lives Matter

'Telling our history correctly': Activist hosts Black history class under a tree at FIU

4 weeks ago

Black Lives Matter

We must protect our historically Black universities and colleges, including FAMU | Opinion

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NYC LGBT

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NYC Street Name Honors Black Angels Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis

Black Angels Way commemorates Black nurses' contributions during the TB crisis, honoring their sacrifices amidst racism and public health challenges.

Women in technology

Miami native, daughter of Black historian wins Pulitzer for history

Edda Fields-Black's Pulitzer Prize-winning book illustrates the importance of family history and the narratives of ancestors.

How Black Germans fight for recognition of Nazi-era crimes DW 05/07/2025

The Nazi regime lasted only 12 years but had a profound impact on marginalized communities, highlighting the need for historical recognition.

Column | Amid the throngs at the 'Blacksonian:' They can handle the truth.

The National Museum of African American History reveals harsh truths about America's history with slavery and systemic racism.

Germany news

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How Black Germans fight for recognition of Nazi-era crimes DW 05/07/2025

The Nazi regime lasted only 12 years but had a profound impact on marginalized communities, highlighting the need for historical recognition.

Column | Amid the throngs at the 'Blacksonian:' They can handle the truth.

The National Museum of African American History reveals harsh truths about America's history with slavery and systemic racism.

Severance' Star Tramell Tillman Attends First Met Gala in Thom Browne

Tramell Tillman realized a long-term dream by attending the Met Gala, representing a blend of personal aspirations and cultural homage.

'Maintaining our legacy:' Miami's Motorcycle Queen gets a street named in her honor

This is what community and commitment and dedication from groups of residents and people, who don't even live in our city, looks like,

Black Lives Matter

44 percent: Children's book on Little Haiti, reviving a long-gone Overtown nightclub

Eunice Flowers' children's book series celebrates Black history in Miami, prioritizing cultural heritage and joy.

DC food

History, culture and diversity converge in U Street corridor

The U Street Corridor is experiencing vibrant regrowth, blending its historical significance with contemporary community identity.

44 percent: Children's book on Little Haiti, reviving a long-gone Overtown nightclub

Eunice Flowers' children's book series celebrates Black history in Miami, prioritizing cultural heritage and joy.

DC food

History, culture and diversity converge in U Street corridor

The U Street Corridor is experiencing vibrant regrowth, blending its historical significance with contemporary community identity.

What It Means to Tell the Truth About America

The potential censorship of historical narratives raises concerns about the preservation of Black history and culture in American museums.

fromAdvocate.com

His LGBTQ+ book is the most challenged in America. Here's why he's not giving up

George M. Johnson emphasizes the importance of storytelling for marginalized communities, especially amidst ongoing book bans targeting LGBTQ+ and racial identities.

fromTruthout

Black Americans Fight to Stop Federal Agencies' Quiet Deletion of Their History

There are concerns about attempts to censor Black history from federal websites due to political pressures.

fromThe Atlantic

What It Means to Tell the Truth About America

The potential censorship of historical narratives raises concerns about the preservation of Black history and culture in American museums.

fromAdvocate.com

His LGBTQ+ book is the most challenged in America. Here's why he's not giving up

George M. Johnson emphasizes the importance of storytelling for marginalized communities, especially amidst ongoing book bans targeting LGBTQ+ and racial identities.

fromTruthout

Black Americans Fight to Stop Federal Agencies' Quiet Deletion of Their History

There are concerns about attempts to censor Black history from federal websites due to political pressures.

Overlooked No More: Maria W. Stewart, Trailblazing Voice for Black Women

Maria W. Stewart was a pioneering Black woman who advocated for the rights of Black Americans and was an early voice of feminism.

Brooklyn

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Feb 17: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Dr. Susan McKinney Steward

Dr. Susan McKinney Steward was the first Black woman to earn a medical degree in New York, significantly impacting her community through her medical practice.

Women in technology

Black female WWII unit, 'Six Triple Eight,' to receive congressional honor

The Six Triple Eight battalion receives long-awaited recognition for their groundbreaking contributions during World War II.

Women

Overlooked No More: Maria W. Stewart, Trailblazing Voice for Black Women

Maria W. Stewart was a pioneering Black woman who advocated for the rights of Black Americans and was an early voice of feminism.

Brooklyn

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fromwww.independent.co.uk

Feb 17: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Dr. Susan McKinney Steward

Dr. Susan McKinney Steward was the first Black woman to earn a medical degree in New York, significantly impacting her community through her medical practice.

Women in technology

Black female WWII unit, 'Six Triple Eight,' to receive congressional honor

The Six Triple Eight battalion receives long-awaited recognition for their groundbreaking contributions during World War II.

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#cultural-representation

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Beyonce's Album of the Year Win Shows We Won't Be Erased

Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter' win marks a historic moment for Black women in music, highlighting cultural legacies and addressing significant social issues.

fromVulture

Independent films

Sinners Is Bold, Ambitious, and Just Misses Greatness

fromtime.com

Beyonce's Album of the Year Win Shows We Won't Be Erased

Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter' win marks a historic moment for Black women in music, highlighting cultural legacies and addressing significant social issues.

fromVulture

more#cultural-representation

Independent films

Sinners Is Bold, Ambitious, and Just Misses Greatness

44 percent: Liberia gets historic marker, Black microschool in Overtown

Liberia, a historically Black neighborhood in Hollywood, Florida, received a state historical marker honoring its rich contributions to local history.

Black Lives Matter

Author Dolen Perkins-Valdez discusses her new novel 'Happy Land'

Black Lives Matter

Generations of Black families built their lives in Altadena. Then the Eaton Fire swept through LA

44 percent: Liberia gets historic marker, Black microschool in Overtown

Liberia, a historically Black neighborhood in Hollywood, Florida, received a state historical marker honoring its rich contributions to local history.

Black Lives Matter

Author Dolen Perkins-Valdez discusses her new novel 'Happy Land'

Black Lives Matter

Generations of Black families built their lives in Altadena. Then the Eaton Fire swept through LA

So The Pitt Has You Obsessed With Freedom House Ambulance

Freedom House Ambulance was pivotal in forming modern emergency medical response in underserved communities during the 1960s and 70s.

SF music

fromKqed

'You Know It When You Feel It': A New Documentary Explores Funk's Roots

'We Want the Funk!' celebrates funk music's cultural significance and emotional depth while exploring its roots in Black identity and history.

Pittsburgh Steelers

fromVulture

So The Pitt Has You Obsessed With Freedom House Ambulance

Freedom House Ambulance was pivotal in forming modern emergency medical response in underserved communities during the 1960s and 70s.

SF music

fromKqed

'You Know It When You Feel It': A New Documentary Explores Funk's Roots

'We Want the Funk!' celebrates funk music's cultural significance and emotional depth while exploring its roots in Black identity and history.

more#documentary

#architecture

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Paris food

Meet the Black Architect Who Was a Cornerstone America's Gilded Age

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In South Berkeley, once lively Baptist church is now a 6-bedroom home with a rooftop jacuzzi

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Paris food

Meet the Black Architect Who Was a Cornerstone America's Gilded Age

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Miscellaneous

In South Berkeley, once lively Baptist church is now a 6-bedroom home with a rooftop jacuzzi

Jackie Robinson's Legacy Vanishes, Then Reappears on Defense Department Site

The Defense Department's page on Jackie Robinson briefly disappeared, raising concerns about erasing Black history under the Trump administration.

With 100 Pounds of Blue Pigment, an Artist Conjures Spirits of the Past

Amanda Williams' work merges art with history, using unique pigments to connect with ancestral narratives and reflect on Black ingenuity.

fromTruthout

Black Women Are the Unsung Heroes of "Bloody Sunday" 60 Years Ago

Sheyann Webb-Christburg recalls her harrowing experience during the Selma to Montgomery march, highlighting the brutality faced by peaceful protestors on Bloody Sunday.

#shirley-chisholm

NYC politics

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Reynoso holds Womens' History panel on Shirley Chisholm

The Women's History Month panel celebrated Shirley Chisholm's groundbreaking political legacy as the first Black woman in Congress.

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Black Lives Matter

NYC - Shirley Chisholm Day Declares by Council to Honor Her on November 30th

NYC politics

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Reynoso holds Womens' History panel on Shirley Chisholm

The Women's History Month panel celebrated Shirley Chisholm's groundbreaking political legacy as the first Black woman in Congress.

fromNY Carib News

Black Lives Matter

NYC - Shirley Chisholm Day Declares by Council to Honor Her on November 30th

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Independent films

Movie Producer Nicole Avant's L.A. Home Is Filled With Nods to Black History

Nicole Avant's upbringing centered on honoring Black history and legacy through family traditions and personal experiences.

Neo-Nazis targeted a majority-Black town. Locals launched an armed watch.

Residents of Lincoln Heights are arming themselves to protect against rising acts of racism and hostility from outside groups.

New York City

fromCity Limits

Untapped History: Remembering Seneca Village

Seneca Village, a historic black community, is being commemorated to acknowledge its contribution to New York City history.

fromTODAY.com

Consider these unsung heroes of Black history for your unique baby name

Meaningful and historical names can shape a child's identity and societal perceptions.

Choosing names inspired by Black history honors legacy and promotes identity.

Cocktails

fromInsideHook

Why Aren't There More Cocktail Books by Black Bartenders?

The contributions of Black people to the alcohol industry have been largely overlooked, yet they have significantly shaped its history and culture.

Books

fromThe Nation

Beatriz Nascimento's Histories of Afro-Brazilian Rebellion

Beatriz Nascimento's work challenges the narrative of Black histories as fragmented and dysfunctional by emphasizing continuity and resilience.

Miscellaneous

fromTime Out New York

Celebrate 100 years of Harlem's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture at this old-school block party

The Schomburg Center celebrates 100 years with a year-long commemoration featuring events and exhibitions highlighting Black culture and its legacy.

Miscellaneous

fromtime.com

The Power Couple Making the Art World More Inclusive

Rujeko Hockley and Hank Willis Thomas are influential figures in the art world, dedicated to advancing racial equity through their work.

Miscellaneous

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Beyonce's Cowboy Carter Tour 2025: Everything We Know So Far | stupidDOPE

Beyoncé has announced the Cowboy Carter Tour 2025, supporting her new album celebrating Black history in country music.

Edmond Dede's Opera Morgiane' to Be Staged for the First Time

Edmond Dede, a Black American composer, completed his grand opera Morgiane in 1887, a work that remained unperformed for over a century until recently revived.

Digital life

A storied Black community fears wildfires will claim its history

The Altadena community faces devastating losses from wildfires, threatening their historical ties and future prospects.

Coconut Grove's oldest Black church is looking to expand as it helps a younger generation

"For longtime Coconut Grove residents, the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church has been a safe haven in the community, established in 1895, evolving into a crucial educational resource for children struggling with academics."

Miami

#world-war-ii

DC food

Review | Tyler Perry honors a WWII Black women's battalion in 'The Six Triple Eight'

Writing

The Six Triple Eight' Review: Tyler Perry Salutes the Greatest Generation

DC food

Review | Tyler Perry honors a WWII Black women's battalion in 'The Six Triple Eight'

Writing

The Six Triple Eight' Review: Tyler Perry Salutes the Greatest Generation

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Fred Kudjo Kuwornu, filmmaker: The study of slavery monopolizes everything and creates a prejudice that in Europe there were only enslaved Africans'

Alessandro de' Medici, the first duke of Florence under the Medici name, was a Black leader whose governance marked the city's transition from a republic to a hereditary monarchy.

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