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This Day in Black History- National Urban League Founded
For more than a century, the National Urban League has been advocating for policies and education to help Black Americans.
This Day in Black History
In 1853, Harriet Tubman because the dangerous work of helping people escape their enslavement and start new lives.
Inside the Racist Mind
While most people avoid thinking that they’re racist, some people recognize the difficulty to unlearn what society teaches us.
Does acting like ‘a man’ depress black men?
Racism has a real and measurable impact on Black men’s mental health according to a study out of UNC Chapel Hill.
Education For Poor Students Threatened By Exclusionary Housing
Black students may struggle to learn and succeed without stable and accessible housing to fall back on.
Jim Crow Museum Of Racist Memorabilia Showcases Segregation-era Artifacts
The Ferris State University library in Big Rapids, Michigan is home to the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia.
Black Women Struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Black women who served in the armed forces face unique mental challenges that can cause PTSD, says research.
Artist creates Zimmerman portrait with 12,000 Skittles
One artists has reached for candy to make a point in a recent pointillism piece featuring George Zimmerman, killer of Trayvon Martin.
On This Day in American History…
Martin Luther King Jr. advocated for non-violent forms of protest in this infamous letter he penned while in jail.
The Birth of CORE
The Congress Of Racial Equality, also known as CORE, spearheaded voting, education, and related projects to promote racial equality.
Justice for Trayvon
This opinion pieces considers how anti-Black violence that ended the life of a boy lead to a demand for justice.
Tulsa Shootings and the Color of Hate
Dr. Nsenga K. Burton reflects on the global prevalence of racism and anti-Black violence after a shooting in Tulsa.
Blacks Face Bias in Bankruptcy, Study Suggests
Black Americans may be more likely to file bankruptcy because financial professionals point them in that direction.
California School Suspensions Issued At Higher Rates To Racial Minorities, Students With Disabilities
The Center for Civil Rights Remedies analyzed suspension in multiple California school districts to highlight racial disparities.
Black legislators, past and present, celebrated in Atlanta exhibit
An Atlanta library exhibit teaches about the role Black politicians played in American history even in the face of opposition.
Rashaad Newsome: An artist who fearlessly collages hip-hop, vogue culture and opera
What makes Rashaad Newsome’s art so unique is the way he combines various media to tease multiple sense at once.
ABHM Mounts 1st Art Exhibit – “Stories Behind the Postcards”
Artist Jennifer Scott’s compelling postcard designs make up ABHM’s first art exhibit in the virtual museum.
Prosecutor charges Zimmerman with second-degree murder
George Zimmerman, who shot and killed Black youth Trayvon Martin, will face charges in a trial according to recent updates.
Jane Bolin-The First Black Female Judge
Jane Bolin’s birth heralded changes in law and justice in New York and around the country that continue to this day.
