Breaking News! History in the Making
Survivors of Gangs and Gun Violence, These Women Now Help Others Navigate Grief
Three women in East St. Louis are involved with local organizations to support people who might otherwise turn to gangs like they once did.
Emmett Till and his mother honored with congressional medal
Emmett Till, the boy who was lynched after a white women’s false accusation, and his mother receive a posthumous award honoring their lives.
High school football incidents spark racism talks, programs
A recent spate of racist comments in the high school sports has prompted discussions about how racism has become normalized in this arena.
Community Day on January 13th!
Please join us at ABHM on January 10th at 5 PM CT for a special screening of The Loyal Project followed by a panel discussion and reception.Visit the Network Health table for information and giveaways.
The Loyola Project Screening Rescheduled for January 10th
Please join us at ABHM on January 10th at 5 PM CT for a special screening of The Loyal Project followed by a panel discussion and reception.
Unearthing a Long Ignored African Writing System: African History, by Africans
BU anthropologist Fallou Ngom discovered Ajami, a modified Arabic script, in a box of his late father’s old papers. Proof that a centuries-old writing system was thriving in many African countries.
Unearthing a Long-Ignored African Writing System, One Researcher Finds African History, by Africans
While going through his father’s possessions, Fallou Ngom discovered writings that revealed the unique development of a Black language.
Ex-officer Aaron Dean sentenced to more than 11 years in prison in the death of Atatiana Jefferson
Aaron Dean, who killed Atatiana Jefferson, is the least former officer to be convicted of anti-Black violence while in the line of duty
Central Park gate honors wrongly imprisoned ‘Exonerated 5’
A new sign in Central Park commemorates the Exonerated Five, a group of Black women who were erroneously convicted of raping a white woman.
‘Ain’t No Mo” earns more time on Broadway but raises questions about gatekeeping
A social media campaign has taken off after the Broadway play Ain’t No Mo’ was ended three months prematurely
The luxury tax assessed on Black women
With more buying power than ever before, Black women come face-to-face with how brands have treated them in the past.
Jamila Norman knows farming holds secrets of our past and future
Farming can create bridges between the past, present, and future for Black farmers in the United States and beyond.
Yes, filling out race on forms is tiresome. Here’s why it matters.
A checkbox on a form might seem like an inconvenience, but it can lead to insights–if forms are adequately designed and data handled well.
Dutch leader apologizes for Netherlands’ role in slave trade
An apology by the Dutch prime minister for the country’s role in slavery might be too little too lady according to some.
Viral video shows Black N.C. college student being led out of class in handcuffs after a dispute with her professor
A Black female student was arrested during a class at Winston-Salem State University, where she and the teacher had a disagreement.
Feds settle with California city and sheriff’s department over discriminatory rental housing program
The San Bernardino County Sherriff’s Department can no longer evict people based on accusations of crimes says the U.S. Department of Justice
Claudine Gay to be Harvard’s 1st Black president, 2nd woman
After 136 years, Harvard University will have its first Black president in Claudine Gay, who is also the school’s second woman president.
California reparations task force to talk eligibility
Californian politicians have convened to determine which descendants of slaves might be eligible for financial compensation–and how much.
‘Harry & Meghan’ wrestles with lingering impact of racism and colonialism
A new series about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle examines the history of racism to which she was exposed after being thrust into the spotlight.
