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Solange Enters New Territory: Ballet Composer
Singer, dancer, and fashionista Solange Knowles will add ballet composer to her CV, according to an announcement by the New York City Ballet.
After the rise of BLM, Black students and their families are heading back to HBCUs
The rise of the Black Lives Matter movement coincides with applications to historically black colleges and universities after decades of decline.
From rentals to bathrooms: Airbnb listings aren’t the first offensive effort to commercialize slave cabins
While the number of slave dwellings in America continues to decrease, some have been insensitively rented out to vacationers for a profit.
Climate and Tax Bill Rewrites Embattled Black Farmer Relief Program
The Biden administration’s ambitious Inflation Reduction Act includes aid for disadvantaged farmers who have been waiting for aid.
Black and Latino seniors to see exorbitant prescription drug costs drop thanks to new US bill
The House recently passed the Inflation Reduction Act which would, among other things, cap drug prices, providing relief to Black Americans.
Florida teacher says he quit after the staff removed photos of Black leaders
A Florida elementary school teacher left his job after coworkers removed images of historical Black figures from his classroom.
Teachers say in new survey they’re being told not to talk about racism and race
The majority of teachers of color recognize the importance of talking about race, which some teachers have been prohibited from doing.
Howard University Welcomes Jordan Brand to the Family
Jordan Brands has signed a 20-year deal with notable HCBU Howard University that will support the Black community and highly HBCU athletics.
Serena Williams’ legacy was powered by tennis – but her influence on Black girls and women was just as profound
After Serena Williams announced her impending retirement from tennis, many reflect on the athlete’s legacy in the face of sexism and racism.
Slavery Fueled Our Climate Crisis. Here’s How Reparations Can Slow It Down.
Sage Howard argues that reparations toward former slaves can contribute toward battling the current climate crisis.
For many Black Kentuckians and Tennesseans, August 8 is a day to mark freedom
Some Black Americans recognize and celebrate August 8th as the date when enslaved Americans were finally granted their freedom.
Airlines struggling with shortages want to recruit more diverse pilots. This HBCU could be a solution.
A lack of pilots could mean employment opportunities for Black Americans–if flight school becomes economically feasible for this population.
Vote for ABHM in the 2022 Mandi Awards
Show your appreciation for ABHM by voting for us in the People’s Choice category of the Mandi Awards, open until August 10th.
Join Us for Bronzeville Week
Join American’s Black Holocaust Museum for these events during Milwaukee’s Bronzeville Week to learn about the city’s Black history.
Alabama town moves to dissolve its police department over texted racist joke
A racist text shared between Vincent Police Department officers in Alabama led to mass resignation and dissolution of the department.
Buffalo man charged for Twitter threat to Black shoppers
A Black man who posted a fake threat toward Black residents of Buffalo on Twitter to see how police would react has been arrested.
Cops Tied to Breonna Taylor’s Death Arrested and Charged
Federal law enforcement have officially charged former Louisville police officers who were involved in the 2020 death of Breonna Taylor.
Former Obama White House staff reflects on serving America’s first Black president
Former White Houses staffers remember President Obama as inspiring and authentic as they reflect on his legacy five years later.
Historic part of Portland’s African American community looks to rebuild with grant
The Billy Webb Elks Lodge can begin reconstruction after a 2021 fire thanks to a grant recognizing its importance to African American heritage.
