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Who Was Africa’s 1st Ambassador to Europe?
Few people have heard of Chrachanfusus, an ambassador from the African nation of Kongo who traveled to Europe.
Wilmington Insurrection of 1898
Wilmington, North Carolina was the site of a rebellion after white residents failed to recognize a biracial city council.
Today We Celebrate the Life of Dr. Horace M. Bond, Educator and Trailblazer
Horace Mann Bond was a scholar who used his incredible intellect to teach others about civil rights and Black culture.
Obama’s Win: An Inflection Point
Lawrence Bobo writes about the significance of a Black men in the White House for the first time in American history.
Who Was North America’s 1st Black President?
Barack Obama isn’t the first Black president of a North American country. He follows in the footsteps of a Mexican politician.
Airman Chauncey Spencer Integrated the Air Force – At a Cost
A pilot and activist fought for integration of the United States Air Force after proving the safety of Black pilots.
‘Save My Son’: Reality Show Keeps It Real
Nsenga K. Burton writes about a reality TV series intended to get young men–and their families–back on track.
On This Day in History: Martin Luther King Day Bill Signed in 1983
In 1983, President Reagan signed a bill into law that celebrated the birth of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
Einhorn Foundation confirms it paid for ‘voter fraud’ billboards in Wisconsin
Two organizations collaborated to find the source of a billboard purchased in Milwaukee designed to dissuade voters.
A Zombie Is a Slave Forever
Popular horror imagery motivates Amy Wilentz to examines slavery and privilege through a unique lens.
Hate Groups: Preparing for an Obama Win? Interviews with a White Supremacist and a Hate-Group Expert
Racist groups don’t want to see a Black man in the Oval Office, and they’re prepared to fight, win or lose.
What a Surprise! AP poll: A slight majority of Americans are now expressing negative view of blacks
According to a new Associated Press poll, some Americans feel more negative about their Black neighbors than before.
Mali’s Storytellers: Why Griots’ Indispensable Conflict-Resolution Skills Are At Risk Now
Hannah Armstrong’s experience in Mali allowed her to see into a traditional storytelling and communication role, the griot.
Who Was the First African American?
Henry Louise Gates Jr. dispels a myth about African immigrants to America and introduces readers to the man with the honors of being first.
The Difference Between Equity and Binders Full of Anybody
Rinku Sen minces no words in this opinion piece about who gets a seat at the table–and how much it matters.
Making America America
Many Black Americans don’t feel as if they quite belong, which can have a reaching impact on American life and politics.
Blackface: In 2012, blackface is still popular around the world from Japan to the Netherlands
Blackface might see like a thing of the past, but it still pops up and sometimes in unusual situations, like Lent celebrations.
Students in blackface re-enact Chris Brown beating Rihanna
In an show of racism and ignorance of domestic abuse, high school students wore blackface to reenact abuse between Chris Brown and Rihanna.
What’s wrong with affirmative action – and why we need it
Journalist L.Z. Granderson understands the need for affirmative action–and where these policies fall short.
