Posts Tagged ‘commemoration’
Black August
Black August is an annual commemoration to honor the lives and struggles of Black revolutionaries and activists. It is a time to reflect on the contributions and sacrifices made by those who fought for racial justice and liberation. The observance often includes education about the historical and ongoing struggles against systemic racism and oppression.
Read MoreLen Chandler, an Early Fixture of the Folk Revival, Dies at 88
Two weeks after his death, we remember a talented folk musician whose music was used by Martin Luther King Jr.
Read MoreBoston unveils new sculpture honoring Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King
The city of Boston has recently revealed a new statue depicting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife Coretta Scott King.
Read MoreBronzeville District street in Milwaukee renamed for Black pioneer Dr. William Finlayson
Milwaukee residents may notice a new street sign marking Dr. William Finlayson Street in honor of an important Black OBGYN.
Read MoreLena Horne becomes first Black woman to have a Broadway theater named after her
A Broadway theater now bears the name of the late Lena Horne, a talented actor who graced the stage for seven decades.
Read MoreLouisiana native and author Ernest Gaines to appear on U.S. stamp
The U.S. Postal Service continues its Black Heritage series with a postage stamp featuring author Ernest Gaines.
Read MoreRenowned pianist Fats Domino has New Orleans street renamed in his honor
The late Fats Domino never strayed far from his home city of New Orleans, and one street is now named in the pianist’s honor.
Read MoreNYC to host landmark exhibition honoring Black lives lost to racial injustice
The Say Their Names Memorial, an exhibit dedicated to victims of police violence, will next be displayed in New York City.
Read MoreMelvin Van Peebles, Champion of New Black Cinema, Dies at 89
Melvin Van Peebles, known as the godfather of modern Black cinema and a trailblazer in American independent movies, has died. He was 89. A Renaissance man whose work spanned books, theater and music, Mr. Van Peebles is best known for his third feature film, “Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song.” Mr. Van Peebles’s fiercely independent legacy can be seen in some of the most notable Black films of the past half-century.
Read MoreGeorge Marshall Clark: Unmarked Grave of Milwaukee Lynching Victim Gets Headstone After 160 Years
Nearly two centuries after his brief life and brutal death were entered into public record as the only recorded lynching in Milwaukee history, George Marshall Clark’s unmarked grave was memorialized with a granite headstone during a special ceremony at Forest Home Cemetery on September 8. The moving event was sponsored by ABHM and Forest Home Cemetery.
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