Breaking News! History in the Making
Why more Black people are looking for safety in gun ownership
Anti-Black violence and domestic terrorism over the last several years has motivated more Black people to buy guns for self-protection.
Tyler Perry wants his Atlanta film studio to impact future generations
Filmmaker Tyler Perry’s legacy is about more than entertainment; his studio reclaims land once occupied by a confederate base built by slaves.
Lizzo Releases New Version of ‘Grrrls’ After Backlash Over Ableist Lyric
After criticism to an offensive lyrics, Lizzo responded with an apology and a new version of the song, something many should learn from.
History made on Broadway with plans to rename theater after Lena Horne
The talented entertainer and activist Lena Horne will be honored with a theater named after her on Broadway, where she once performed.
Here’s what really happened on Juneteenth
The story that Union troops brought news of slavery’s end to unknowing slavers and slaves in Galveston is challenged, shining a new light on Juneteenth.
June 12th Marks 55 Years of Legal Interracial Marriage
If mixed-race couple the Lovings hadn’t taken Virginia to court in 1967, who knows how long interracial would have remained illegal in the US.
ABHM Book Club Presents Voices of Milwaukee Bronzeville
ABHM is proud to invite readers to our next virtual (Zoom) book club meeting to discuss Dr. Sandra Jones’ Voices of Milwaukee Bronzeville.
Marker dedication pays tribute to 3 Black men lynched 140 years ago in Lawrence
A new historical market honors three men who were lynched in Lawrence, Kansas after their unmarked graves were located.
Social Media Could Lead To More Racist Violence From White Supremacists
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Jay-Z Joins Forces with Twitter Co-Founder to Launch Bitcoin Academy in Brooklyn
A surprising partnership between rapper Jay-Z and Twitter founder Jack Dorsey will establish an academy to teach about bitcoin in New York.
Lil Nas says BET snub is about a larger problem: LGBTQ acceptance
Lil Nas X believes a recent award snub reflects longstanding homophobia within the Black community and called out the BET Awards for it.
Justice Department opens probe into Louisiana State Police
After multiple incidents causing injuries and death to Louisiana residents, the U.S. Justice Department will investigate the state’s police.
Grand Rapids officer charged with second-degree murder in shooting of Patrick Lyoya, prosecutor says
Patrick Lyoya’s killer was charged with second-degree murder, continuing a trend in cases about police violence against Black citizens.
Judge blocks Louisiana Congress map with only one Black district
U.S. District Judge Shelly Dick recently blocked new congressional maps that eliminated all but one black-majority district in Louisiana.
Race stands as a backdrop in Jan. 6 committee hearings on Capitol Hill
The investigation into the January 6 attack on the Capitol after President Trump after lost to Biden should examine white supremacy.
Son of Buffalo shooting victim to senators in hearing on domestic terrorism: ‘What are you doing?’
A Senate Judiciary Committee about racially motivated domestic terrorism after the Buffalo shooting gave grieving loved ones the chance to urge action.
Students of color push back on calls for police in schools
While some people call for more cops in school after the Uvalde shooting, students of color argue this won’t make them safer in school.
Disneyland Presents New Adaptation of A Film Favorite Centered on Black Culture
The latest show at Disneyland’s Fantasyland Theatre retells the story of Simba and the Pride Land, this time with more Black representation.
REPORT: Senior Black Americans Three Times More Likely to Die from Exposure to Pollution Than White Americans
According to an Environmental Defense Fund report, senior Black and Latino Americans are more likely to die from air pollution than white Americans.
