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Announcing: Internship Opportunities at ABHM
The following internships are offered primarily to graduate students in Museum Studies, History, Public History, and Information Science. They can be taken for credit (by agreement with the student’s institution) or for the experience. Internships marked with an asterisk (*) require a minimum of 150/semester. To apply, send a resumé and cover letter explaining which…
Landlord Puts Up “Whites Only” Sign on Pool, Says Black Girl’s Hair Clouds the Water
A young Black girl’s father successfully sued after she was banned from using her complex pool by the landlord.
Olympic swimmers help erase the historic ‘swimming color line’
The 2012 Olympic games offer an opportunity for Black Americans to see people like themselves flourishing in the pool.
Handwritten Letters Detail Lives Of Freed And Enslaved African Americans
Thanks to an invaluable find, we can peek into the private lives of African Americans over 150 years ago.
Gabby Douglas Becomes First Black Gymnast to Win Individual Olympic Gold Medal
Athlete Gabby Douglas took home a gold medal for her individual gymnastics performance at the Olympic games.
Barack Obama’s Slave Ancestry Reportedly Discovered By Researchers
The country’s first Black president may be descended from slavery according to recent genealogical research.
This Day in Black History: Artist Betye Saar is Born
Betye Saar, who studied art and used her art to challenge racism, was born on this date in 1926.
Might the US Learn from This? France Reflects on Its Role in Wartime Fate of Jews
As one country takes resposibility for contributing to many Jewish deaths, we wonder if the USA will ever recognize its role in Black deaths.
This Day in Black History: Central State University Founded
One of Ohio’s colleges created to serve Black students, Central State University, was founded 125 years ago today.
Ellen and William Craft Make a “Crafty” Escape from Slavery
The amazing tale of two courageous slave who dared to escape their situation is one we should all remember.
Emmett Till Would Have Turned 71 Years Old Today – Had He Not Been Brutally Lynched at Age 14
Emmett Till’s story is a critical reminder of the many lives cut short due to racist violence, so we remember it on his birthday.
Little Known Black History Fact: Riverside General Hospital
Segregation resulted in historically Black hospitals, like Houston’s Riverside General Hospital, which is still operational.
Photo of Boy in Public Housing with an iPad Prompts Debate
A story about public housing gained interest after people became angry over a photo of a black boy with an iPad.
This Day in Black History: Detroit Race Riot
On this day, a conflict in Detroit after the police raided a speakeasy will forever be remembered as a deadly rate riot.
The NAACP Develops an HIV Manual for Black Churches
The NAACP is taking an unique approach to combatting the HIV pandemic in the Black community: engaging Black faith leaders.
Barbara Walters Rejects George Zimmerman’s Interview Demands
After agreeing to an interview with Barbara Walters, the man charged with murdering Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman, refused.
Voter ID Law Support Linked To Attitudes About African Americans, Study Finds
Despite claims that voter ID laws are not designed on race, research shows that supporters have more negative feelings toward Black Americans.
A Lynching Happens Every 40 Hours
One person explains how violence at the hands of vigilantes and police are modern-day lynchings of Black people.
Minnesota Voter ID Amendment Draws Youth Activists
Minnesota’s youth activists aren’t about to less voter suppression, in the form of ID laws, continue without a fight.
