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Reading the Nation at 250: Who Is Missing From the Story?
As America prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence, a federal reading initiative reveals a glaring truth: the nation is still telling its story without Black women.
Military Veteran Deported to Jamaica After 50 Years in US
Wade, who had been in ICE detention for months, was deported despite pleas from Congressman David Scott to let him remain.
Organizations celebrate 100th anniversary of Black History Month
What originated as Negro History Month has persisted for a century, teaching about the trials and tribulations of Black history.
How Archives Tell the Truth America Tries to Forget
Shanna Ward’s new book required her to delve deep into archives to unveil history about resistance in the antebellum south.
Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History
PBS’s four-part series Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History explores the complex relationship between Black and Jewish Americans, shaped by shared struggles and tested by tensions. Hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., it traces their civic and cultural alliances from the early 20th century through the civil rights era. Premiering February 3 at 9/8c, the series invites reflection on the challenges and promise of multiracial solidarity.
Ghana suspends citizenship process for people of African descent
The program, one of several that allows descendents of those who were kidnapped into slavery, is intended to return after some improvements.
Black Colorado Ranchers Prevail After Attempts to Run Them Off the Land
A couple who moved inland after facing a hurricane now faces racial aggression from locals, including their neighbors.
Calls for King Charles to formally apologise for slavery after research shows crown’s role
Activists believe an apology can be part of the monarchy’s efforts to distance itself from its long history of racism.
The Hidden Threat to Black Men’s Health
The Silent Epidemic: Why Black Men Face a Deadlier Path with Prostate Cancer and are twice as likely to die.
‘We didn’t make it for a white audience’: how black theatre took centre stage in Australia
Australian artists can enjoy theater starring and directed by Black talent as more of the diaspora participate in performing arts.
Alarming Trend Shows Maternal Syphilis Surging in the U.S.
A report from the United Negro College Fund said high schools need to do more to introduce students to HBCUs.
Appeals court rejects DOJ’s emergency bid to arrest Don Lemon, church demonstrators
Lemon, who has been reporting from Minneapolis, was threatened with arrest after following a crowd into a church led by a pastor with ties to ICE.
British crown was world’s largest buyer of enslaved people by 1807, book reveals
A new book reveals how much the British monarchy was involved in slavery, despite appeals for them to honor the humanity of enslaved people.
Black man who was executed in Texas 70 years ago is cleared in case marked by racial bias
Walker, who was a young father when he was tried, was exonerated 70 years after his execution, and his son attended the event.
Who Knows What an HBCU Is? About 60% of High Schoolers Don’t
A report from the United Negro College Fund said high schools need to do more to introduce students to HBCUs.
Opal Lee, grandmother of Juneteenth, gets her own Barbie doll
Activist Opal Lee is an icon being honored by Mattel with a Barbie doll, who wears her signature outfit and is ready to march.
Oscar Nominations: ‘Sinners’ Breaks Record With 16
Sinners,’ a 1930’s era horror fantasia grounded in Black culture, earned a record‑breaking 16 Academy Award nominations
Welcoming Tawanda Mutasah as AJWS’s new President and CEO
Zimbabwe-born Mutasah has worked for organizations around the globe, mostly recently Oxfam America, in his quest for human rights.
The most dangerous man in America’: how Paul Robeson went from Hollywood to blacklist
Paul Robeson’s refusal to condemn the Soviet Union led to his isolation by white America and Black institutions.
