Posts Tagged ‘Remembrance’
A Mississippi Civil War memorial now includes more Black military history
Thanks to the efforts of a historian at the Vicksburg National Military Park, Black Union soldiers have not been given proper honors.
Read MoreCarl Weathers, Apollo Creed from ‘Rocky’ and ‘Mandalorian’ star, dies at 76
Actor Carl Weathers, known for his decades-long acting career, has passed in his sleep according to his family.
Read More‘To fight with my camera, to kill apartheid’: Peter Magubane – a life in pictures
We remember photographer Peter Magubane, who used his artistry against the racist apartheid in South Africa.
Read MoreFormer U.S. Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson dies at 89
We recognize the life and work of Eddie Bernice Johnson, who championed science, women’s rights, and affordable healthcare in her career.
Read MoreMarker dedication pays tribute to 3 Black men lynched 140 years ago in Lawrence
A new historical market honors three men who were lynched in Lawrence, Kansas after their unmarked graves were located.
Read MoreMichael Brown Memorial Rebuilt After Fire
One of the two memorials for Michael Brown built by the community burned completely this morning but was quickly rebuilt. Fergusson residents suspect arson.
Read MoreThis Day in History: We Celebrate the Birth of Anna Kingsley
From kidnapped from her country to a free slave with her own plantation, Anna Kingsley’s story is as unique as they come.
Read MoreDr. Maya Angelou Funeral Details
Poet and activists Maya Anjelou’s passing will be recognized by at a large public funeral attended by dignitaries.
Read MoreAmiri Baraka, former N.J. poet laureate and prolific author, dead at 79
We remember the prolific life and work of Amiri Baraka, whose poetry, essays, and nonfiction works earned him recognition in his home state.
Read MoreFree Mandela (from the Prison of Fantasy)!
Journalists and activists pull back the curtain on Nelson Mandela’s activism, which has been elevated nearly to mythology.
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