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Reading the Nation at 250: Who Is Missing From the Story?
As America prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence, a federal reading initiative reveals a glaring truth: the nation is still telling its story without Black women.
Read MoreMilitary Veteran Deported to Jamaica After 50 Years in US
Wade, who had been in ICE detention for months, was deported despite pleas from Congressman David Scott to let him remain.
Read MoreOrganizations celebrate 100th anniversary of Black History Month
What originated as Negro History Month has persisted for a century, teaching about the trials and tribulations of Black history.
Read MoreHow Archives Tell the Truth America Tries to Forget
Shanna Ward’s new book required her to delve deep into archives to unveil history about resistance in the antebellum south.
Read MoreBlack and Jewish America: An Interwoven History
PBS’s four-part series Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History explores the complex relationship between Black and Jewish Americans, shaped by shared struggles and tested by tensions. Hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., it traces their civic and cultural alliances from the early 20th century through the civil rights era. Premiering February 3 at 9/8c, the series invites reflection on the challenges and promise of multiracial solidarity.
Read MoreB&O museum introduces restored ‘Washington’
The restoration sheds light on American history and design and the unique role played by some Black workers during the mid-century.
Read MoreGhana suspends citizenship process for people of African descent
The program, one of several that allows descendents of those who were kidnapped into slavery, is intended to return after some improvements.
Read MoreBlack Colorado Ranchers Prevail After Attempts to Run Them Off the Land
A couple who moved inland after facing a hurricane now faces racial aggression from locals, including their neighbors.
Read MoreCalls for King Charles to formally apologise for slavery after research shows crown’s role
Activists believe an apology can be part of the monarchy’s efforts to distance itself from its long history of racism.
Read MoreThe Hidden Threat to Black Men’s Health
The Silent Epidemic: Why Black Men Face a Deadlier Path with Prostate Cancer and are twice as likely to die.
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