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Jeralean Talley, oldest-living American, celebrates 115th birthday

Discover how Michigander Jeralean Talley lives life as a 115-year-old, having surpassed all other Americans.

Derrick Nesby, former Louisiana High School teacher and track coach, was arrested on accusations of having sex with one of his student athletes and exposing him to HIV.

News Police: Teacher had sex with student, knowingly exposed him to HIV

A former Louisiana high school teacher and track coach is accused of having sex with a student athlete and knowingly exposing him to HIV.

Photos Florence Kate Upton, Retro Boomin via Twitter, and a private historical photo collection

White Teacher Reinstated After Blackface Lesson

A Michigan teacher was put on paid leave for educating his 8th-grade class about blackface but is back at work.

Maya Angelou died on Wednesday, May 28th.

Dr. Maya Angelou Funeral Details

Poet and activists Maya Anjelou’s passing will be recognized by at a large public funeral attended by dignitaries.

New study shows Black male students assigned to Black teachers are less likely to end up in special education. (Pexels Photo by RDNE Stock Project)

Some Good News about Black Males’ Academic Success!

Check out three inspiring stories of academic success by Black male youths in the United States.

Dr. James Cameron, lynching survivor, addresses US Senators and descendants of lynching victims, Washington DC, 2005.

Dr. James Cameron Featured in New Book about Supersurvivors!

​Supersurvivors explores extraordinary accomplishments in the wake of catastrophe to explain how ordinary people achieve extraordinary things.

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Transgendered Student Denied Equal Treatment

Jayce, a Black trans man attending George Fox University is not allowed a room in the men’s dorms.

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Press promotes ‘no snitching’ to slam Sharpton

Al Sharpton has responded to criticism from the press for his previous cooperation with the FBI against a crime family.

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Obamacare Enrollment Surging With Last-Minute Sign-Ups

Although registering for coverage through HealthCare.gov has not always been a smooth process, Americans continue to do so.

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The Nation’s Most Segregated Schools Aren’t Where You’d Think They’d Be

While many associate the American south with racism and segregation, one northern state struggles with school segregation.

Video: Black Youth, Black Police & Transformative Justice

The Black Youth Project100, youth activists for racial equality, hosts a conversation with a Black officer who was racially profiled.

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Google Celebrates Black History Today

Google honored Civil Rights activist Dorothy Height with a “Doodle” on the search page today.

Jan Buchler, who recently retired as the director of a community-based organization, served as a facilitator of one of the diverse dialog groups at the 100th Birthday Celebration for Dr. James Cameron: A Gathering for Racial Repair and Reconciliation. (James Causey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Racial Repair and Reconciliation: A Homecoming

ABHM’s Virtual Museum Director reflects on her experiences at the Gathering for Racial Repair and Reconciliation honoring the museum’s founder, Dr. James Cameron.

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Where Are the People of Color in Children’s Books?

Walter Dean Myers writes about how children’s books do not often represent the Black children who read them.

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Why Black Women Die of Cancer

Harold P. Freeman examines the reason why breast cancer is more likely to be fatal for Black women than others.

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8 Influential Women of 2014

Activists, police, and politicians are among the women who led and pushed for change around the globe in 2014.

HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 02: Director Steve McQueen (L) and actor/producer Brad Pitt accept the Best Picture award for '12 Years a Slave' onstage during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

12 Years a Slave Best Film of 2014

The big screen adaption of a Solomon Northup novel about an enslaved is the big winner of the 2014 Oscar awards.

Jan Buchler, who recently retired as the director of a community-based organization, served as a facilitator of one of the diverse dialog groups at the 100th Birthday Celebration for Dr. James Cameron: A Gathering for Racial Repair and Reconciliation. (James Causey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

A Frank Talk About Race

America’s Black Holocaust Museum hosted a frank discussion about race that attracted participants of many races.

Jan Buchler, who recently retired as the director of a community-based organization, served as a facilitator of one of the diverse dialog groups at the 100th Birthday Celebration for Dr. James Cameron: A Gathering for Racial Repair and Reconciliation. (James Causey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

ABHM Celebrates Dr. Cameron’s 100th Birthday with Racial Reconciliation Gathering

America’s Black Holocaust Museum’s celebration of founder Dr. James Cameron’s 100th birthday was an opportunity for racial repair.

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An African American Justice System

The leader of the Nation of Islam argued that Black Americans who have been failed by the justice system should consider alternatives.

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12 Years a Slave to Be Part of Public High School Curriculum

Montel Williams is using his celebrity to introduce 12 Years a Slave into educational settings where students can learn about history.