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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Tyler Perry wants his Atlanta film studio to impact future generations
Filmmaker Tyler Perry’s legacy is about more than entertainment; his studio reclaims land once occupied by a confederate base built by slaves.
Read MoreLizzo Releases New Version of ‘Grrrls’ After Backlash Over Ableist Lyric
After criticism to an offensive lyrics, Lizzo responded with an apology and a new version of the song, something many should learn from.
Read MoreHistory made on Broadway with plans to rename theater after Lena Horne
The talented entertainer and activist Lena Horne will be honored with a theater named after her on Broadway, where she once performed.
Read MoreHere’s what really happened on Juneteenth
The story that Union troops brought news of slavery’s end to unknowing slavers and slaves in Galveston is challenged, shining a new light on Juneteenth.
Read MoreJune 12th Marks 55 Years of Legal Interracial Marriage
If mixed-race couple the Lovings hadn’t taken Virginia to court in 1967, who knows how long interracial would have remained illegal in the US.
Read MoreABHM Book Club Presents Voices of Milwaukee Bronzeville
ABHM is proud to invite readers to our next virtual (Zoom) book club meeting to discuss Dr. Sandra Jones’ Voices of Milwaukee Bronzeville.
Read MoreMarker dedication pays tribute to 3 Black men lynched 140 years ago in Lawrence
A new historical market honors three men who were lynched in Lawrence, Kansas after their unmarked graves were located.
Read MoreSocial Media Could Lead To More Racist Violence From White Supremacists
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Read MoreJay-Z Joins Forces with Twitter Co-Founder to Launch Bitcoin Academy in Brooklyn
A surprising partnership between rapper Jay-Z and Twitter founder Jack Dorsey will establish an academy to teach about bitcoin in New York.
Read MoreLil Nas says BET snub is about a larger problem: LGBTQ acceptance
Lil Nas X believes a recent award snub reflects longstanding homophobia within the Black community and called out the BET Awards for it.
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