Breaking News! History in the Making
Stop Blaming Black People for Dying of the Coronavirus
America continues to blame Black Americans for whatever ills may befall them. The coronavirus is another example of blaming the victim instead of systemic racism, that permeates all aspects of society.
The Real Uncle Tom, Josiah Henson, is a Black Hero
Uncle Tom in Uncle Tom’s Cabin was based on a real person, Josiah Henson. The “Uncle Tom” in Beecher Stowe’s novel is a pale imitation of Josiah Henson who went on to free his family and help 118 others to freedom.
House passes historic anti-lynching bill after Congress’s century of failure
After 200 failed attempts to make lynching a federal crime, the Emmett Till Anti-lynching Act recently passed with a 410-4 vote.
Black kids and suicide: Why are rates so high, and so ignored?
The suicide rates for black youth continue to rise with little concern shown by those in charge of overseeing the nation’s health.
Gullah Geechee Community Finally Credited with the Song “Kumbaya”
Some song’s origins remain a contested mystery but the Gullah Geechee community has finally been credited with the song “Kumbaya.”
Why black athletes run from black identity
Black athletes who speak out about racial inequities are often viewed as trouble makers and risk losing their careers and livelihoods.
Early Novel Written By Free Black Woman Called Out Racism Among Abolitionists
My Nig tells another side of the enslaved story. The book relates the same torture and inhumane conditions as in the south but added the silence of the Abolitionists in Milford, New Hampshire.
Introducing Black Hair Defined
If you’re Black, wearing your hair natural can get your fired, suspended from school, barred from sports and denied your chance to walk across the stage at graduation. In California, the CROWN Act was passed to prevent discrimination against natural hair.
The 120th Anniversary of Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing
February 12, 2020 marks the 120th anniversary of the poem Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing, an influential and epic description of Black Life originally intended to commemorate Abraham Lincoln.
Barnes And Noble Scrapped A Plan To Put “Diverse” Faces On The Cover Of Classic Books After Backlash
Barnes & Noble has a new way to celebrate Black History Month. Let’s put black faces on the covers of “classic young adult novels” written by white authors. In what universe is this a good way to “champion diversity in literature?
NNS Video: America’s Black Holocaust Museum celebrates its rebirth
As America’s Black Holocaust Museum continues to work toward opening its doors, the donation of Sanford Biggers’ “BAM (Seated Warrior)” to the museum offers another attraction.
WHEN HELL FREEZES OVER: NEW DOCUMENTARY CELEBRATES THE LIFE OF FATHER JAMES GROPPI
2020 will see the premiere of a new documentary movie about Milwaukee’s own civil rights leader, Father James Groppi. The demand for equal rights and justice he spotlighted in the 1960s remains as relevant and controversial today as it was over 50 years ago.
Special News Series: Rising Up For Justice! – Whose Heritage? Public Symbols of the Confederacy
A nationwide movement to remove Confederate monuments, flags and other symbols from the public square, and to rename schools, parks, roads and other public works that pay homage to the Confederacy is underway.
MLK’S “DREAM” WAS NOT ABOUT BEING COLORBLIND
Reggie Jackson examines Dr. King’s most famous speech, challenging the narrative that it was a call for a color blind society.
On a Hill in Alabama, the Lynched Haunt Us
Lynchings are a part of the history of the United States but left out, glossed over or minimized in the history textbooks. The Legacy
Museum and the National Memorial for Peace and Justice bring this history to life and is harder to deny.
Moving Monuments and Considering Community
A Kehinde Wiley statue, Rumors of War, takes its place one mile from the Avenue of Monuments. This monument of a young Black man responds to the many statues of confederate white men usually seen lining the streets of Richmond, Virginia.
‘The Slaves Dread New Year’s Day the Worst’: The Grim History of January 1
Before the Civil War, the new year was not one of celebration but of horror and dread. It was a time of possible separation and heartbreak; a time for family members to be sold to the highest bidder.
Buying Black, Rebooted
In the age of “voting with your spending,” there is a growing movement toward supporting and prioritizing black-owned businesses.
Major Jewish Denomination Votes To Support Reparations For Slavery
The Reform movement, America’s largest Jewish denomination, has passed a resolution supporting the need to make reparations for slavery.
Study Examines Why Black Americans Remain Scarce in Executive Suites
A new report focusing on diversity, or the lack there of, among corporate executives reveals that current practices aimed at inclusion are failing. The study focuses on some of the reasons for this failure and why “Race is still a ‘third rail’ — an unwelcome and dangerous subject — in many corporate settings.”
