Posts Tagged ‘American history’
MacArthur fellow P. Gabrielle Foreman wants to make sure ‘unremembered’ Black history gets taught
Historian P. Gabrielle’s hard work of undercovering and showcasing forgotten Black history has won her a MacArthur Fellowship.
Read MoreThe Marines were last to integrate. Here are the stories of the first Black recruits.
Some of the first Black recruits to the U.S. Marine Corps are telling their stories and receiving honors for their sacrifice.
Read MoreCivil rights leader Malcolm X becomes 1st Black honoree in Nebraska Hall of Fame
Although Malcolm X was nominated for the Nebraska Hall of Fame several times over more than a decade, the figure has just now been accepted.
Read MoreTexas leaders outraged by New York Times project on slavery answered with ‘Texas 1836 project’
The Texas 1836 project frames the history of the state in patriotic terms, ultimately whitewashing history and glossing over oppression.
Read MoreGovernor Murphy Signs Bipartisan Bill Establishing Black Heritage Trail in New Jersey
New Jersey has passed a bill that will create a Black History Heritage Trail dedicated to the state’s historic Black figures.
Read MoreA Tiny House in Manhattan Has a Link to the Underground Railroad
For decades, a Manhattan property has housed various businesses, but only recently has its impactful history been revealed.
Read MoreBlack August uplifted as alternative Black History Month
For over 40 years, some Black Americas have celebrated “Black August” in recognition of Black Panther George Jackson’s fight for freedom.
Read MoreFrom rentals to bathrooms: Airbnb listings aren’t the first offensive effort to commercialize slave cabins
While the number of slave dwellings in America continues to decrease, some have been insensitively rented out to vacationers for a profit.
Read MoreFlorida teacher says he quit after the staff removed photos of Black leaders
A Florida elementary school teacher left his job after coworkers removed images of historical Black figures from his classroom.
Read MoreFor many Black Kentuckians and Tennesseans, August 8 is a day to mark freedom
Some Black Americans recognize and celebrate August 8th as the date when enslaved Americans were finally granted their freedom.
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