Archive for November 2014
Who Were the Great Black Historians?
Meet the people to whom all black—and American—history buffs owe a great debt.
Read MoreThe 5 Worst States for Black People
Taking into account stats on education, health, incarceration rate, economics and general misery, these are some of the worst states for black people to live in.
Read MoreThe Birth Of ‘Dear White People’
First person narrative by Justin Simien on the process that lead to his movie ‘Dear White People’, the history behind the title, and intention behind the film.
Read MoreArmy Updates Regulation That Had Sanctioned The Term ‘Negro’
U.S. Army regulations no longer allow the use of a term for Black people that many view as harmful and racist.
Read MoreRepublicans’ First Black Congresswoman
In Utah, Mia Love became the first black Republican woman — and first Haitian American — elected to Congress.
Read MoreStudents Ask Not To Be Called African-American; Teacher Allegedly Calls Them N-Word
A substitute teacher’s response to Black students asking not to be called African American was to use a racial slur multiple times.
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