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In Chicago, Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. Is Remembered as a Giant Who Expanded the Meaning of Power
While Jackson’s moral leadership in the civil rights movement is widely known, speakers and attendees throughout the week emphasized another part of his legacy.
Read MoreBlack women face major barriers to menopause support: new study
A new study from the UCL EGA Institute for Women’s Health found Black women received little information and support for menopause.
Read MoreA film honors America’s first self-governed town founded by formerly enslaved people
Director Andrew Maguire and executive-producer by Lola Campbell will showcase their documentary at multiple festivals this year.
Read MoreCleaning out his mom’s house, Boston man finds his ancestor’s freedom papers
The document, printed on parchment, is legible enough to reveal that it was issued to one Samuel Jones, who was born free, when he turned 21.
Read MoreThe slow strangulation of Black business opportunity
Despite making up 24% of eligible businesses, minority-owned firms received 3% of federal contract awards.
Read MoreOutcry Roils BAFTAs After Guest With Tourette Syndrome Shouts N-word at Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lind
One of the hosts chastised BAFTA for not talking about the incident, while others are criticizing the BBC for airing the racial slur.
Read MoreHunter College to Review Professor’s ‘Abhorrent’ Remarks at Meeting
The teacher, who was unaware she could be heard, said her entire comment wasn’t heard and she was describing racist tropes to her child.
Read MoreCity of Huntsville celebrates black artists at African American Art Festival
Black artists were able to show off their artwork at Huntsville Art Festival as part of the Black history month celebration.
Read MoreRelooted: the South African video game where players take back artefacts from western museums
The video game, which was inspired after the creator’s mother returned from a museum visit in shock, is available on Steam and Xbox.
Read MoreHonoring Black History Means Protecting Black Futures
Resilience is not protection. If we truly honor civil rights history, we must invest in the systems that safeguard Black youth wellbeing today.
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