Posts Tagged ‘American history’
Ralph Yarl shooting shows dangerous perception of Black children, experts say
Why are Black children perceived as a threat? Experts point to long-held racial bias. Studies reveal common misperceptions of black kids as larger or older than they are.
Read MoreProgressive Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayor’s race
Brandon Johnson has won the Mayoral race in Chicago running on a platform of addressing racial and economic disparities.
Read MoreHow Theodore Roosevelt and American Democracy was Influenced by Buganda: The Real Wakanda
President Theodore Roosevelt’s perspectives changed after his inspired visit to the East African kingdom of Buganda. His “support for the aspirations of Black people would […] grow until the end of his life in 1919.”
Read MoreBlack Californians don’t see the state’s reparations task force as a guarantee of compensation
Some Black Californians believe that reparations are necessary, but they very much doubt the most effective policies will come to pass.
Read MoreBernadette Carey Smith, Black Reporter in Mostly White Newsrooms, Dies at 83
Bernadette Carey Smith, one of the first Black female journalists for the New York Times and the Washington Post, dies at 83.
Read MoreGenealogists want faster action from UWM and others on Milwaukee County Poor Farm Cemetery remains
Two Wisconsin genealogists want to highlight the significance and protect the sanctity of Milwaukee’s poor burial sites, such as Cemetery One.
Read MoreThe Negro Motorist Green Book
Visitors will explore film, photographs, interactives, and oral histories from travelers and “Green Book” business owners; compare “Green Book” sites then and now; and appreciate historical objects from the Smithsonian and from a variety of “Green Book” sites. This Illinois Holocaust Museum exhibition includes artifacts from business signs and postcards to historic footage, images, and firsthand accounts that illustrate not just the apprehension felt by Black travelers, but also the resilience, innovation, and elegance of people choosing to live a full American existence.
Read MoreMeet the woman helping preserve the legacy of Black cowboys and cowgirls
Black children learn about riding horses and Black history from Caitlin Gooch, who has studied Black cowboys.
Read MoreMassachusetts to create advisory council focused on Black empowerment
Massachusetts governor Maura Healey is spearheading racial justice, most recently through an order that creates an advisory committee.
Read MoreJennifer McClellan makes history as the first Black woman elected to Congress in Virginia
Democrat Jennifer McClellan has made history as the first Black woman elected to represent Virginia in Congress. McClellan, a state senator, defeated Republican Leon Benjamin in Tuesday’s special election in the 4th Congressional District. She will fill the seat of Democratic Rep. Donald McEachin, who died from cancer shortly after he won re-election in November.
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