When the past is present…
“…The great force of history comes from the fact that we carry it within us, are unconsciously controlled by it in many ways, and history is literally present in all that we do.” James Baldwin
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Howard University Welcomes Jordan Brand to the Family
Jordan Brands has signed a 20-year deal with notable HCBU Howard University that will support the Black community and highly HBCU athletics.
Read MoreSerena Williams’ legacy was powered by tennis – but her influence on Black girls and women was just as profound
After Serena Williams announced her impending retirement from tennis, many reflect on the athlete’s legacy in the face of sexism and racism.
Read MoreSlavery Fueled Our Climate Crisis. Here’s How Reparations Can Slow It Down.
Sage Howard argues that reparations toward former slaves can contribute toward battling the current climate crisis.
Read MoreFor many Black Kentuckians and Tennesseans, August 8 is a day to mark freedom
Some Black Americans recognize and celebrate August 8th as the date when enslaved Americans were finally granted their freedom.
Read MoreAirlines struggling with shortages want to recruit more diverse pilots. This HBCU could be a solution.
A lack of pilots could mean employment opportunities for Black Americans–if flight school becomes economically feasible for this population.
Read MoreVote for ABHM in the 2022 Mandi Awards
Show your appreciation for ABHM by voting for us in the People’s Choice category of the Mandi Awards, open until August 10th.
Read MoreJoin Us for Bronzeville Week
Join American’s Black Holocaust Museum for these events during Milwaukee’s Bronzeville Week to learn about the city’s Black history.
Read MoreAlabama town moves to dissolve its police department over texted racist joke
A racist text shared between Vincent Police Department officers in Alabama led to mass resignation and dissolution of the department.
Read MoreBuffalo man charged for Twitter threat to Black shoppers
A Black man who posted a fake threat toward Black residents of Buffalo on Twitter to see how police would react has been arrested.
Read MoreCops Tied to Breonna Taylor’s Death Arrested and Charged
Federal law enforcement have officially charged former Louisville police officers who were involved in the 2020 death of Breonna Taylor.
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