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Presidents Have Rarely Been Black Folk's Pals, But These Few Got Big Things Done For Us
Most of the 45 men who have served as president were e indifferent to the needs of Black folks or actively opposed to pursuing policies that were a help to us.
21st annual African American read-in event kicks off Black History Month in Jacksonville
In Jacksonville Sunday, officials kicked off Black History Month with the 21st annual African American read-in.The event was ...
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Irish, African American connection linked by slavery, neighborhoods, tragedy
While historical tensions have been acknowledged, a shared solidarity and activism highlighted the relationship between ...
Rosenwald Schools provided education for African Americans during segregation
In Southwest Louisiana, there were about 18 Rosenwald Schools built with seven in Calcasieu Parish. The Rosenwald fund wasn’t only for schools. He also provided grants towards building ...
Alsobrooks grills Kennedy on belief that Black Americans should get different vaccine schedules
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) on Thursday grilled Department of Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s ...
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: African spirit and culture shaped American music and instruments
Enslaved Africans seeking to reconnect with their lost cultural traditions brought African concepts to instruments in the ...
Black American Heritage flag raising held in Springfield
On Saturday in Springfield, the community celebrated the first day of Black History Month, by raising the Black American ...
‘Black Wings’ exhibit showcases history of African Americans in aviation
The Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center will feature “Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight” through May 3.
He’s the first Black American to compose a full opera. It’s finally being staged after 138 years
The earliest known, full-length opera composed by a Black American, “Morgiane,” will premiere this week in Washington, DC, ...