Breaking News! History in the Making
AIDS Quilt Returns to Washington
The AIDS Memorial Quilt dedicated to those lost to HIV/AIDS, which disproportionately impacts Black Americans, is displayed again.
Justice Department won’t prosecute Eric Holder for contempt
Attorney General Eric Holder escaped prosecution for withholding documents pertaining to executive decisions as ordered by the president.
This Day in Black History: Buffalo Soldiers Unit Created
The first Black soldiers belonged to Army units created specifically for people of color by congress in the 1860s.
Original Emancipation Proclamation Copy Sells For More Than $2 Million
This piece of American history sold for a hefty fee at auction, proving that you can put a price on some things.
Hull-House Museum Exhibit Explores a Chicago Gang’s History and Impact
Museum goers have another option in Chicago to learn about the city’s gang history, including the Conservative Vice Lords.
Room4Debate: Does the Supreme Court Arizona Ruling Pave Path To Racial Profiling?
A controversial Arizona immigration law has lost some of its teeth after a Supreme Court decision ruled multiple provisions unconstitutional.
This Day in Black History: The Marine Corps Integrates
Shortly before the United States entered World War II, President Roosevelt authorized racial integration in the Marine Corps.
Is sexual harassment different from the perspective of black women?
Reporter Adam Howard examines how sexual harassment impacts Black women through the lens of recent happenings in basketball.
This Day in Black History: Science Fiction Writer Octavia Butler is Born
Octavia Butler, whose work was first published in the 1970s, is known as the first Black woman to write science fiction.
Chicago Charter School Boasts 100 Percent Graduation Rate for Third Consecutive Year
One Chicago school continues its track record for excellence and commitment to helping Black students, especially boys.
Blacks Key in 1812 War
While slavery was still the law, Black soldiers played an integral role in one of the USA’s wars with its colonizer.
Freedom Gardens Take Root
The River Road African American Museum director uses Freedom Gardens as unique teaching tools to help her students understand Black history.
This Day in Black History: Muhammad Ali sentenced to five years in prison and fined $10,000
Muhammad Ali is a renowned boxer but also a lawbreaker who resisted the draft for a war he knew was unjust.
This Day in Black History: Civil Rights Act Passed
1964 was a momentous year when President Johnson signed a law that outlawed discrimination based on race, gender, nationality, or religion.
Juneteenth National Freedom Day
Every year, Black Americans recognize the day when soldiers arrived in Galveston to force slaveholders to follow the president’s orders.
Black doctors see hope in TV’s ‘Doc McStuffins’
A children’s television show offers representation and sends an inspiring message that is typically in short supply.
Senate bill would allow Frederick Douglass statue in Capitol
There’s a surprising provision in a bill recently approved by the senate that focuses on keeping Washington D.C. open.
Celebrate the Birthday of James Weldon Johnson, Intellectual, Activist, and Writer of “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing”!
James Weldon Johnson’s poems engaged his powerful voice and encouraged others to rise up and speak out against injustice.
How Can You Measure Income Inequality? Count The Trees
Homes in a verdant neighborhood are likely worth more than those with fewer trees–and may be more likely to house people of color.
