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A childhood bond inspired a college student to help free his friend from prison
Brandon Harris couldn’t let his childhood friend Sura Sohna sit in jail, so he dedicated a college project to Sohna’s case. With Harris’ help, Sohna received an early release.
Providence mayor forms city reparations commission
Following a precedent set by cities such as Chicago, Providence, Rhode Island works toward a practical reparations plan in recognition of the past abuses Black and Indigenous people faced.
Restoring Idlewild, a historic vacation spot for Black people — 110 years later
A relaxing vacation has often been out of reach for Black Americans. That’s why Idlewild, sometimes known as Black Eden, was such a paradise in the early 1900s.
How a new newsroom plans to inform and empower Black Americans
Talented journalists Lauren Williams and Akoto Ofori-Atta left their day jobs to launch their own news outlet, Capital B. The newsroom is dedicated to integrity of reporting and empowerment of readers.
Trayvon Martin’s mother: ‘Don’t give up’ fight for justice
10 years after Trayon Martin’s unnecessary and tragic death, his mother encourages activists to continue the fight for Black lives.
Joe Biden Picks Ketanji Brown Jackson For The Supreme Court
President Joe Biden announced Friday that he is nominating Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, handing progressives a win and moving forward with his promise to put the first Black woman onto the nation’s highest court.
America’s Black Holocaust Museum’s Grand Reopening Was a Celebration
Despite piles of snow, over 800 people attended the joyous ribbon-cutting, program, and free visits to celebrate the Grand Re-emergence of America’s Black Holocaust Museum, shuttered since summer 2008. Founded by a 74-year-old lynching survivor and scholar-activist, Dr. James Cameron, ABHM shares the 400+ year experiences of the descendants of Africa in America from captivity to today.
The Afro Latino who redefined how Black history is remembered
Despite some attempting to erase Black history, Arturo Schomburg fought to preserve it so others could know their ancestry.
Many African American last names hold weight of Black history
Black Americans know names hold power, which is why many took care choosing new names after they were free from enslavement. Many of their descendants still bear those names.
Join Us on February 25th for ABHM’s Ribbon-Cutting and Celebration!
It’s been 14 years since ABHM closed its doors – but finally, thanks to the hard work and dedication of a small group of community volunteers and staff, a very generous anonymous donor and many other individual donors, Alderwoman Milele Coggs and developer Melissa Goins, the physical museum has been reborn!
America’s First Abolitionist Newspaper Is Being Revived
America’s first newspaper dedicated to advocating for the end of slavery is being resurrected and reimagined more than two centuries later as the nation continues to grapple with its legacy of racism.
11 Photo Stories On Black History That Will Challenge Your View Of The World
As stunning as they are powerful, these photos examine black history through a different lens, proving a picture really is worth 1,000 words.
Chicago school renamed to honor civil rights activist Harriet Tubman
Chicago school changed namesake from racist scientist Louis Agassiz to instead honor the famous civil rights activist Harriet Tubman.
In Twilight of Life, Civil Rights Activists Feel ‘Urgency to Tell Our History’
As the Civil Rights activists from movements in the 70s, 80s, and before are getting fewer and fewer, it’s important for historians to rush to record their stories.
Meet Emilie Kouatchou, Broadway’s 1st Black Christine in ‘Phantom of the Opera’
By Randi Richardson, NBC News Kouatchou opens up about taking over a historic role and the significance of Black representation on Broadway. Broadway’s groundbreaking musical “Phantom of the Opera” has once again made history. The musical is the longest-running show on Broadway, celebrating 34 years last month. It marked the milestone by debuting its first…
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NASA’s African American History: From Hidden Figures to Artemis
With Dr. Jessica Watkins poised to become the first black woman to set foot on the International Space Station, we take a look at NASA’s push to include more African Americans in the agency’s quest to expore space
Six Highlights From the Black Film Archive
Next week, the Black Film Archive — a living register of Black cinema — will officially turn six months old. We asked Maya Cade to select a favorite film from various decades of the archive, these are edited excerpts from the conversation.
How the Black queer community is re-imagining the family tree
Expelled from their families, LGBTQ people seek others who will become their chosen family, and some go as far as creating family trees.
“Fannie Lou Hamer’s America: An America Reframed Special” Airs Feb. 22
Fannie Lou Hamer is known as a Mississippi sharecropper who boldly fought for human rights. WORLD Channel and PBS partner to debut a new special that tells the activist’s story.
