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Colonial Williamsburg Restores America’s Oldest Black Schoolhouse, Uncovering a Legacy of Education and Resilience
Restoration has nearly completed on a school that was determined to have been built in 1759 or1760 according to wood-dating techniques.
Read MoreOn This Day in History, White Mob Wages Violence Against Black Voters
According to the Equal Justice Initiative, On Election Day, November 3, 1874, local white residents in Eufaula, Alabama, determined to regain political dominance in the county that they had lost during Reconstruction, used terror and intimidation to suppress Black votes, ultimately waging a violent, deadly massacre. As the 1874 election neared, white employers openly fired any…
Read MoreA house divided: How two generations of Black men with opposing political views live under the same roof
The NBC News article discusses the growing divide among Black families as differing political views create tension and conflict. Many families are grappling with how to navigate their relationships in the wake of these differences, often leading to difficult conversations during gatherings and affecting long-standing bonds. The piece highlights the broader implications of political polarization on familial ties within the Black community.
Read MoreLocal sheriff asks FBI to investigate death of Black man found hanging in Alabama
The FBI is investigating the death of Dennoriss Richardson, 39, in Alabama, who was found hanging in an abandoned house, invoking a long history of state-sanctioned lynchings of Black people.
Read MoreProject reveals UK sites where black Americans fought to end slavery
Abolitionist Frederick Douglas was among the anti-slavery activists who visited England to rally support for his case.
Read MoreInside a 1760 schoolhouse for Black children is a complicated history of slavery and resilience
Colonial Williamsburg has nearly finished restoring the nation’s oldest surviving schoolhouse for Black children, where hundreds of mostly enslaved students learned to read through a curriculum that justified slavery.
Read MoreA first-time NYC marathon runner’s special race goal: Advocate for gun violence prevention
Trevon Bosley lost his brother to gun violence in Chicago, which has propelled him into yearslong advocacy work to prevent more shootings.
Read MoreNewbern, Alabama, seats Town Council, looks to move past years-long legal fight
After four years’ struggle Patrick Braxton has finally taken his position as Newbern, Alabama’s rightfully elected mayor.
Read MoreFrom Tending Grandma’s Garden to Starting a Food Revolution
A network of more than 230 churches in Baltimore is tackling food insecurity through gardening and pantries.
Read More5 must-see Black films from the 2024 Chicago International Film Festival
Chicago’s international film fest took over the city this month to debut films made by and starring Black talent.
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