Breaking News! History in the Making
California police kill double amputee who was fleeing: ‘Scared for his life’
Anthony Lowe’s family want justice for his death at the hands of California police when he posed no threat from his wheelchair.
Church of England sheds light on ‘shameful’ slave trade ties
One prominent English church is examining its relationship with history and the impact that has had on the world.
Memphis police Scorpion unit is permanently deactivated after Tyre Nichols’ death
After members of the Memphis Police Department street crime unit murdered Tyre Nichols, the unit has been disbanded.
5 Black officers beat Tyre Nichols. Black Memphis residents say it’s heartbreaking yet familiar.
The recent death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of Black officers shines a light on institutionalized racism.
What is ‘Cop City’? How opposition to an Atlanta police center prompted national demonstrations
In Atlanta, the so-called “Copy City, protests are raging after police killed an activist at a peaceful protest.
Nikole Hannah-Jones makes a case for reparations with ‘The 1619 Project’ series
One journalist is using her experience as a Black women as a lens through which to teach American history in a Hulu series.
5 ex-Memphis police officers are charged with murder in Tyre Nichols’ death
5 former Memphis police officers will head to trial for their role in the death of Tyre Nichols, who passed three days after a traffic stop.
Jury Awards $1million to Oregon woman told ‘I don’t serve Black people’
Rose Wakefield has won a racial discrimination cases against an Oregon gas station attendant who refused to serve her.
Maternal deaths and disparities increase in Mississippi
A recent news conference drew attention to the health disparities faced by pregnant Black women in Mississippi.
Here’s what’s in the AP African American Studies course rejected by Florida
The full curriculum for a high school AP African American studies class rejected in Florida is available to anyone.
Vice President Harris Delivers Fierce Speech Commemorating 50th Anniversary Of Roe v. Wade
2023 would have been the 50th anniversary Roe vs wade. Instead, the vice president lamented the recent loss of rights after its overturning.
Historic Bronzeville Milwaukee (Museum Days With ABHM)
Learn about the work being produced at Milwaukee Bronzeville Histories and the tools they’ve created to offer an interactive virtual platform designed to enrich, expand, and share the history of local African American communities.
LA police union says officers not at fault in recent deadly arrests
The LA police made a tone deaf statement that blamed victims who died at the hands of police over the first few days of 2023.
Florida blocks high school African American studies class
A pilot AP class on African American history has been banned in one Florida high school based on alleged inaccuracies.
DOJ opens civil rights investigation into traffic stop that preceded Tyre Nichols’ death
The Department of Justice is among several organizations that have opened investigations into the death of Tyre Nichols after a traffic stop.
HBCUs Carry the Weight of History
Historically Black colleges are inextricably entwined with American history, and we can learn from them if we pay attention.
Black Students Are Still Experiencing Pandemic Trauma
COVID-19 is still wreaking emotional havoc on Black students, who already struggle with the implication of race in school.
How a new film captured Zora Neale Hurston’s radical authenticity
PBS has released a new film detailing the life of Black American novelist and feminist Zora Neale Hurston.
Permission Slip for Students to Learn Black National Anthem Receives Mixed Reactions from Parents
A Black history course that requires permission from Florida students’ parents has ruffled feathers for multiple reasons.
