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This Day in Black History: Lorraine Hansberry is Born
Lorraine Hansberry, author of “A Raisin in the Sun,” used her position as a journalist, playwright, and editor for racial activism.
This Day in History: Brown vs. Board of Education
A landmark case in 1951 forced schools to desegregate, ostensibly to benefit Black children and forever altered American society.
Census: Minorities now surpass whites in US births
The latest US Census reveals that so-called racial minorities are increasing when compared to their white counterparts.
Black history ‘undertaker’ loses treasures
Financial woes have resulted in one collector of Black history memorabilia losing all that he has worked so hard for.
‘Why Don’t We Have Any White Kids?’
Despite desegregation requiring schools to allow all children, many schools in New York City boroughs lack diversity.
Slave Graves, Somewhere, Complicate a Walmart’s Path
The unceremonious treatment of Black ancestors means that many lie in graves around the country without protections.
This Day in Black History: Justice Prevails After 39 Years for Four Little Girls
It took nearly four decades for the final defendant in the infamous Birmingham church bombing case to be convicted.
This Day in Black History: Louis Farrakhan is Born
Known as a leader of the Nation of Islam, a church of Black Muslims, Louis Farrakhan has spoken for racial equality.
This Day in Black History: Young Demonstrators March in Birmingham
Young protestors who were inspired by civil rights activists held a protest in Birmingham, Alabama that led to police involvement.
Obama Backs Same-Sex Marriage
President Obama backs a bill that would protect same-sex marriage in all US states, making him the first president to support it.
Research suggests infants begin to learn about race in the first year
Research into how children learn to recognize faces could help us understand race-based discrimination.
Room4Debate: Are Black Women Fat Because They Want to Be?
The cultural significance of fat differs for women based on their skin color and may contribute to obesity rates.
This Day in Black History: The Chicago Defender was Founded
Through its circulation to Black Americans, this groundbreaking newspapers influenced population demographics and military enlistment.
Kentucky Supreme Court Upholds SPLC’s Crushing Legal Victory Against Notorious Klan Leader
The former head of the KKK still owes $2.5 million to a victim of the group’s violence according to a recent appeals ruling.
This Day in Black History: The Freedom Rides Began
A PBS special celebrates a group who participated in non-violent racial activism despite threats and violence received.
Kehinde Wiley Takes on Women in New Portraits
One artist known for larger-than-life artistic juxtapositions of urban communities to break down tropes now focuses on Black women.
Study Finds Racial Bias Among Doctors
Black patients may receive substandard care from medical providers, ultimately having a negative impact on their health.
Black breast cancer survivors report not getting enough information
A study finds that Black women with breast cancer are not offered information or the chance to join trials for new medications and treatments.
Saluting Julian Bond, Civil Rights Icon
Julian Bond may have started activism while in college, but he certainly didn’t stop once he graduated.
