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A federal website watered down the Underground Railroad. Harriet Tubman’s descendant wants to know why.
Relatives of the heroic woman who helped people escape their enslavers want to know why the government won’t tell the true story.
Read MoreCan This Chicago Preacher Save ‘The Blacksonian’?
When he heard President Donald Trump threatened the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III came up with a plan to push back.
Read MoreTrump’s National Park Service Brings Its Revisionist History to the Underground Railroad
The latest victim of Trump’s war on DEI is a National Park Service website that once educated visitors about the Underground Railroad.
Read MoreThe soldiers of color who freed concentration camps 80 years ago
While government websites are removing content related to DEI, including that about Black service members, others are preserving history.
Read MoreReality star Ts Madison opens re-entry home for formerly incarcerated Black trans women
The Atlanta home will host up to five residents who will participate in a 90-day program that includes job assistance, nutrition education and individualized therapy.
Read MoreFormer President Barack Obama calls out Trump double standard: ‘Imagine if I had done any of this’
Former President Barack Obama spoke to CNN about the current president’s changes, including increasing tariffs on other countries.
Read MoreFrom first lady to everyday life, artist Amy Sherald captures the beauty of Black America
Painter Amy Sherald, who is known for her portrait of former First Lady Michelle Obama, will soon have an exhibit at the Whitney in New York City.
Read MoreExperience the Dr. Maya Angelou Immersive Experiences For Yourself
Visitors can now learn more about Dr. Maya Angelou’s life and work through new augmented reality immersive experiences on the official site.
Read More‘We feel the pain but there is also joy’: the healing power of diasporic connection
Despite being worlds apart, both Atlantans and Brazilians use a word with African origins, reminding us of their common histories.
Read MoreSpelman College Pageants Go Viral On TikTok
Spelman College’s Spring pageants, including Miss Spelman and Miss Black and Gold, recently went viral on TikTok, drawing widespread attention to HBCU pageant culture. The videos showcase contestants’ confidence, talent, and school pride, resonating with audiences beyond the Spelman community.
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