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1 hour ago
Black Lives Matter

'Maintaining our legacy:' Miami's Motorcycle Queen gets a street named in her honor

Bessie Stringfield was honored with a street sign in Miami Gardens, celebrating her legacy as the first Black woman motorcyclist to ride cross-country.
#altadena
US news
fromWashington Post
3 months ago

A storied Black community fears wildfires will claim its history

The Altadena community faces devastating losses from wildfires, threatening their historical ties and future prospects.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Generations of Black families built their lives in Altadena. Then the Eaton Fire swept through LA

The Eaton Fire devastated Altadena, California, destroying homes and affecting the rich history and generational wealth of the Black community.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 hours ago
Black Lives Matter

In the wake of wildfire, Altadena's Black residents search the past for a path forward

Altadena faces significant rebuilding challenges after the devastating Eaton Fire destroyed thousands of homes and affected the community deeply.
US news
fromWashington Post
3 months ago

A storied Black community fears wildfires will claim its history

The Altadena community faces devastating losses from wildfires, threatening their historical ties and future prospects.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Generations of Black families built their lives in Altadena. Then the Eaton Fire swept through LA

The Eaton Fire devastated Altadena, California, destroying homes and affecting the rich history and generational wealth of the Black community.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 hours ago
Black Lives Matter

In the wake of wildfire, Altadena's Black residents search the past for a path forward

Altadena faces significant rebuilding challenges after the devastating Eaton Fire destroyed thousands of homes and affected the community deeply.
more#altadena
DC food
fromThe Washington Post
14 hours ago

History, culture and diversity converge in U Street corridor

The U Street Corridor is experiencing vibrant regrowth, blending its historical significance with contemporary community identity.
#censorship
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

What It Means to Tell the Truth About America

The potential censorship of historical narratives raises concerns about the preservation of Black history and culture in American museums.
Black Lives Matter
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

His LGBTQ+ book is the most challenged in America. Here's why he's not giving up

George M. Johnson emphasizes the importance of storytelling for marginalized communities, especially amidst ongoing book bans targeting LGBTQ+ and racial identities.
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Black Americans Fight to Stop Federal Agencies' Quiet Deletion of Their History

There are concerns about attempts to censor Black history from federal websites due to political pressures.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

What It Means to Tell the Truth About America

The potential censorship of historical narratives raises concerns about the preservation of Black history and culture in American museums.
Black Lives Matter
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

His LGBTQ+ book is the most challenged in America. Here's why he's not giving up

George M. Johnson emphasizes the importance of storytelling for marginalized communities, especially amidst ongoing book bans targeting LGBTQ+ and racial identities.
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Black Americans Fight to Stop Federal Agencies' Quiet Deletion of Their History

There are concerns about attempts to censor Black history from federal websites due to political pressures.
more#censorship
#world-war-ii
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
4 months ago

The Remarkable History Behind Netflix's The Six Triple Eight

The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion showcased the contributions of Black women in WWII, focusing on their vital role in mail delivery.
The Netflix film 'The Six Triple Eight' highlights their story and struggles for recognition and equality.
fromWashington Post
4 months ago
DC food

Review | Tyler Perry honors a WWII Black women's battalion in 'The Six Triple Eight'

The Six Triple Eight highlights the significant but overlooked contributions of a Black women's army unit during World War II.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Writing

The Six Triple Eight' Review: Tyler Perry Salutes the Greatest Generation

The Six Triple Eight highlights the historical contributions of Black female soldiers in WWII through a compelling narrative.
Kerry Washington and Ebony Obsidian deliver powerful performances that drive the film's emotional depth.
fromWhoWhatWear
3 months ago
Writing

Ebony Obsidian Shines in Tyler Perry's The Six Triple Eight

The Six Triple Eight highlights the untold heroism of the 6888th Women's Army Corps unit in World War II.
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
4 months ago

The Remarkable History Behind Netflix's The Six Triple Eight

The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion showcased the contributions of Black women in WWII, focusing on their vital role in mail delivery.
The Netflix film 'The Six Triple Eight' highlights their story and struggles for recognition and equality.
fromWashington Post
4 months ago
DC food

Review | Tyler Perry honors a WWII Black women's battalion in 'The Six Triple Eight'

The Six Triple Eight highlights the significant but overlooked contributions of a Black women's army unit during World War II.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Writing

The Six Triple Eight' Review: Tyler Perry Salutes the Greatest Generation

The Six Triple Eight highlights the historical contributions of Black female soldiers in WWII through a compelling narrative.
Kerry Washington and Ebony Obsidian deliver powerful performances that drive the film's emotional depth.
fromWhoWhatWear
3 months ago
Writing

Ebony Obsidian Shines in Tyler Perry's The Six Triple Eight

The Six Triple Eight highlights the untold heroism of the 6888th Women's Army Corps unit in World War II.
more#world-war-ii
#cultural-representation
Black Lives Matter
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Beyonce's Album of the Year Win Shows We Won't Be Erased

Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter' win marks a historic moment for Black women in music, highlighting cultural legacies and addressing significant social issues.
fromVulture
1 week ago
Independent films

Sinners Is Bold, Ambitious, and Just Misses Greatness

The South is integral to America's identity, often misrepresented, especially regarding its Black communities and history.
Black Lives Matter
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Beyonce's Album of the Year Win Shows We Won't Be Erased

Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter' win marks a historic moment for Black women in music, highlighting cultural legacies and addressing significant social issues.
fromVulture
1 week ago
Independent films

Sinners Is Bold, Ambitious, and Just Misses Greatness

The South is integral to America's identity, often misrepresented, especially regarding its Black communities and history.
more#cultural-representation
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Author Dolen Perkins-Valdez discusses her new novel 'Happy Land'

Dolen Perkins-Valdez's 'Happy Land' blends fact and fiction to recount a historical narrative of freed enslaved people creating their own community.
#cultural-identity
SF music
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

'You Know It When You Feel It': A New Documentary Explores Funk's Roots

'We Want the Funk!' celebrates funk music's cultural significance and emotional depth while exploring its roots in Black identity and history.
Writing
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

What the Color Blue Reveals About Black Life

Imani Perry's book explores how colors, especially blue, symbolize the Black experience, weaving history and personal stories into a larger narrative.
SF music
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

'You Know It When You Feel It': A New Documentary Explores Funk's Roots

'We Want the Funk!' celebrates funk music's cultural significance and emotional depth while exploring its roots in Black identity and history.
Writing
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

What the Color Blue Reveals About Black Life

Imani Perry's book explores how colors, especially blue, symbolize the Black experience, weaving history and personal stories into a larger narrative.
more#cultural-identity
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

The 44 Percent: Marvin Dunn, Cory Booker, Black-owned steakhouse in Miami Beach

Marvin Dunn's Black history lessons at FIU serve to reclaim and celebrate Florida's often overlooked Black heritage.
#education
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

How Do We Combat the Racist History of Public Education?

Eve L. Ewing's work exposes how America's educational system perpetuates racial inequities rooted in slavery and cultural genocide.
Education
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Rollback of diversity efforts leaves teachers wondering about effects on Black History Month

Gwen Partridge's Black History Museum enables pre-K students to learn about Black history in an interactive and engaging way.
Education
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

'I feel more seen here': Black history is central to this microschool in Overtown

Urgent Academy fosters a creative learning environment, emphasizing cultural relevance and student freedom, particularly in exploring Black history.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 weeks ago
East Bay food

Spreading Black girl magic': Berkeley student orators as young as 7 celebrate Harlem Renaissance in poetry and speeches

Berkeley students excelled in an oratorical festival celebrating the Harlem Renaissance, showcasing their connection to Black history through performances.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

How Do We Combat the Racist History of Public Education?

Eve L. Ewing's work exposes how America's educational system perpetuates racial inequities rooted in slavery and cultural genocide.
Education
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Rollback of diversity efforts leaves teachers wondering about effects on Black History Month

Gwen Partridge's Black History Museum enables pre-K students to learn about Black history in an interactive and engaging way.
Education
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

'I feel more seen here': Black history is central to this microschool in Overtown

Urgent Academy fosters a creative learning environment, emphasizing cultural relevance and student freedom, particularly in exploring Black history.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 weeks ago
East Bay food

Spreading Black girl magic': Berkeley student orators as young as 7 celebrate Harlem Renaissance in poetry and speeches

Berkeley students excelled in an oratorical festival celebrating the Harlem Renaissance, showcasing their connection to Black history through performances.
more#education
#architecture
fromArchitectural Digest
4 weeks ago
Paris food

Meet the Black Architect Who Was a Cornerstone America's Gilded Age

Julian Francis Abele's enduring architectural legacy represents significant yet underrecognized contributions of Black professionals in American history.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

In South Berkeley, once lively Baptist church is now a 6-bedroom home with a rooftop jacuzzi

The conversion of New Light Baptist Church into a residence symbolizes the challenges faced by historic Black churches due to declining membership and financial struggles.
fromArchitectural Digest
4 weeks ago
Paris food

Meet the Black Architect Who Was a Cornerstone America's Gilded Age

Julian Francis Abele's enduring architectural legacy represents significant yet underrecognized contributions of Black professionals in American history.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

In South Berkeley, once lively Baptist church is now a 6-bedroom home with a rooftop jacuzzi

The conversion of New Light Baptist Church into a residence symbolizes the challenges faced by historic Black churches due to declining membership and financial struggles.
more#architecture
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

A civil rights leader's family airs its dirty laundry on Broadway in 'Purpose'

The play Purpose explores the complexities of a Black family related to civil rights, mixing humor and serious themes.
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' work features a powerful patriarch and family dynamics reflecting on legacy and societal issues.
Washington Nationals
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Jackie Robinson's Legacy Vanishes, Then Reappears on Defense Department Site

The Defense Department's page on Jackie Robinson briefly disappeared, raising concerns about erasing Black history under the Trump administration.
#civil-rights-movement
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Black Women Are the Unsung Heroes of "Bloody Sunday" 60 Years Ago

Sheyann Webb-Christburg recalls her harrowing experience during the Selma to Montgomery march, highlighting the brutality faced by peaceful protestors on Bloody Sunday.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Project reveals UK sites where black Americans fought to end slavery

Historic England is showcasing the contributions of black abolitionists, particularly Frederick Douglass, by linking their legacy to historical sites in Britain.
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Black Women Are the Unsung Heroes of "Bloody Sunday" 60 Years Ago

Sheyann Webb-Christburg recalls her harrowing experience during the Selma to Montgomery march, highlighting the brutality faced by peaceful protestors on Bloody Sunday.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Project reveals UK sites where black Americans fought to end slavery

Historic England is showcasing the contributions of black abolitionists, particularly Frederick Douglass, by linking their legacy to historical sites in Britain.
more#civil-rights-movement
#shirley-chisholm
NYC politics
frombrooklyneagle.com
1 month ago

Reynoso holds Womens' History panel on Shirley Chisholm

The Women's History Month panel celebrated Shirley Chisholm's groundbreaking political legacy as the first Black woman in Congress.
fromNY Carib News
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

NYC - Shirley Chisholm Day Declared by Council to Honor Her on November 30

Shirley Chisholm's impact as a political trailblazer is commemorated with Shirley Chisholm Day to inspire future generations of Black women and leaders.
fromNY Carib News
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

NYC - Shirley Chisholm Day Declares by Council to Honor Her on November 30th

Shirley Chisholm's legacy inspires future leaders, especially young women of color, affirming their validity and importance in politics.
NYC politics
frombrooklyneagle.com
1 month ago

Reynoso holds Womens' History panel on Shirley Chisholm

The Women's History Month panel celebrated Shirley Chisholm's groundbreaking political legacy as the first Black woman in Congress.
fromNY Carib News
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

NYC - Shirley Chisholm Day Declared by Council to Honor Her on November 30

Shirley Chisholm's impact as a political trailblazer is commemorated with Shirley Chisholm Day to inspire future generations of Black women and leaders.
fromNY Carib News
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

NYC - Shirley Chisholm Day Declares by Council to Honor Her on November 30th

Shirley Chisholm's legacy inspires future leaders, especially young women of color, affirming their validity and importance in politics.
more#shirley-chisholm
#family-legacy
Independent films
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Movie Producer Nicole Avant's L.A. Home Is Filled With Nods to Black History

Nicole Avant's upbringing centered on honoring Black history and legacy through family traditions and personal experiences.
fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago
Writing

"Goodbye, Morganza" Follows the Legacy of a Black Family's Property Loss

The struggles faced by the Black community in the 1950s were significant, particularly in terms of housing and property ownership.
Independent films
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Movie Producer Nicole Avant's L.A. Home Is Filled With Nods to Black History

Nicole Avant's upbringing centered on honoring Black history and legacy through family traditions and personal experiences.
fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago
Writing

"Goodbye, Morganza" Follows the Legacy of a Black Family's Property Loss

The struggles faced by the Black community in the 1950s were significant, particularly in terms of housing and property ownership.
more#family-legacy
#cultural-heritage
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Long Wave: How A Thousand Blows recovers the lost history of a lion-taming West Indian boxer

The historical narrative of Black life in 19th-century London is complex and requires significant recovery efforts.
fromMiami Herald
5 months ago
Miami

Miami historian and activist Enid Pinkney gets street by Hampton House named after her

Dr. Enid Curtis Pinkney's legacy in Miami is celebrated by renaming a street in her honor for her lifelong contributions to Black history and community advocacy.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

Trump's 'Garden of Heroes,' including black Americans, won't be in New York - thanks to the #Resistance

Trump announced plans for a National Garden of American Heroes to honor notable African Americans, including Prince Estabrook, as part of a broader initiative.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Can Altadena's Black population survive fire, or will it disappear along with its history?

The Eaton fire devastated historical homes and cultural heritage of Black families in Altadena.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

This Charming Small Town in Virginia Celebrates Black Heritage - Here's How to Visit

Right the Record revives Culpeper's overlooked Black history through a self-guided walking tour, celebrating significant contributions of African Americans.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Long Wave: How A Thousand Blows recovers the lost history of a lion-taming West Indian boxer

The historical narrative of Black life in 19th-century London is complex and requires significant recovery efforts.
fromMiami Herald
5 months ago
Miami

Miami historian and activist Enid Pinkney gets street by Hampton House named after her

Dr. Enid Curtis Pinkney's legacy in Miami is celebrated by renaming a street in her honor for her lifelong contributions to Black history and community advocacy.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

Trump's 'Garden of Heroes,' including black Americans, won't be in New York - thanks to the #Resistance

Trump announced plans for a National Garden of American Heroes to honor notable African Americans, including Prince Estabrook, as part of a broader initiative.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Can Altadena's Black population survive fire, or will it disappear along with its history?

The Eaton fire devastated historical homes and cultural heritage of Black families in Altadena.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

This Charming Small Town in Virginia Celebrates Black Heritage - Here's How to Visit

Right the Record revives Culpeper's overlooked Black history through a self-guided walking tour, celebrating significant contributions of African Americans.
more#cultural-heritage
New York City
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Untapped History: Remembering Seneca Village

Seneca Village, a historic black community, is being commemorated to acknowledge its contribution to New York City history.
Black Lives Matter
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

Consider these unsung heroes of Black history for your unique baby name

Meaningful and historical names can shape a child's identity and societal perceptions.
Choosing names inspired by Black history honors legacy and promotes identity.
Cocktails
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Why Aren't There More Cocktail Books by Black Bartenders?

The contributions of Black people to the alcohol industry have been largely overlooked, yet they have significantly shaped its history and culture.
#racism
US news
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

Column | Amid the throngs at the 'Blacksonian:' They can handle the truth.

The National Museum of African American History reveals harsh truths about America's history with slavery and systemic racism.
fromAxios
2 months ago
Chicago Cubs

From Rube Foster to Minnie Minoso: Chicago's Black baseball trailblazers

The Chicago Unions were a significant Black baseball team in the late 19th century amid racially motivated challenges in Major League Baseball.
US news
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

Column | Amid the throngs at the 'Blacksonian:' They can handle the truth.

The National Museum of African American History reveals harsh truths about America's history with slavery and systemic racism.
fromAxios
2 months ago
Chicago Cubs

From Rube Foster to Minnie Minoso: Chicago's Black baseball trailblazers

The Chicago Unions were a significant Black baseball team in the late 19th century amid racially motivated challenges in Major League Baseball.
more#racism
Miscellaneous
fromTime Out New York
2 months ago

Celebrate 100 years of Harlem's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture at this old-school block party

The Schomburg Center celebrates 100 years with a year-long commemoration featuring events and exhibitions highlighting Black culture and its legacy.
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
2 months ago

The Power Couple Making the Art World More Inclusive

Rujeko Hockley and Hank Willis Thomas are influential figures in the art world, dedicated to advancing racial equity through their work.
Miscellaneous
fromstupidDOPE
2 months ago

Beyonce's Cowboy Carter Tour 2025: Everything We Know So Far | stupidDOPE

Beyoncé has announced the Cowboy Carter Tour 2025, supporting her new album celebrating Black history in country music.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

How the 1st Black Canadian to be licensed as a doctor got a 'prized' shawl from Abraham Lincoln's widow | CBC News

Anderson Ruffin Abbott was a significant figure in history, known for being the first Black Canadian licensed physician and a friend of President Lincoln.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Edmond Dede's Opera Morgiane' to Be Staged for the First Time

Edmond Dede's grand opera Morgiane finally receives its first performances after being neglected for over a century.
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Sheldon 'Turner' Freeman, gay D.C. librarian and activist, dead at 64

Sheldon 'Turner' Freeman was a pioneering Black gay librarian whose legacy includes racially and LGBTQ-inclusive programming at the D.C. Public Library.
fromMiami Herald
4 months ago
Miami

Coconut Grove's oldest Black church is looking to expand as it helps a younger generation

Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church is expanding its facilities to accommodate growth in educational programs that support Black students in the Coconut Grove community.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Fred Kudjo Kuwornu, filmmaker: The study of slavery monopolizes everything and creates a prejudice that in Europe there were only enslaved Africans'

Italy's Renaissance was a period of extraordinary artistic achievement and complex social dynamics, including influential Black figures like Alessandro de' Medici.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Majority back British Museum exhibit on transatlantic slave trade

Majority of UK respondents favor a permanent exhibition on the transatlantic slave trade in the British Museum.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Disneyland debuts its first ride to celebrate a Black princess: It's about time'

Disney's Tiana's Bayou Adventure marks a significant step toward inclusivity by basing a ride around a Black character and celebrating Black culture.
Miscellaneous
fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago

Danielle Deadwyler on August Wilson and Denzel Washington

Danielle Deadwyler stars in 'The Piano Lesson,' highlighting themes of inheritance and history through family conflict over a cherished piano.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago
New York City

Black newspaper editor celebrated in theatre show

Celebrating the legacy of Peter 'Flip' Fraser, a key figure in British black media history, with a theatrical production honoring his contributions.
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