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Photo of Boy in Public Housing with an iPad Prompts Debate
A story about public housing gained interest after people became angry over a photo of a black boy with an iPad.
Read MoreThis Day in Black History: Detroit Race Riot
On this day, a conflict in Detroit after the police raided a speakeasy will forever be remembered as a deadly rate riot.
Read MoreThe NAACP Develops an HIV Manual for Black Churches
The NAACP is taking an unique approach to combatting the HIV pandemic in the Black community: engaging Black faith leaders.
Read MoreBarbara Walters Rejects George Zimmerman’s Interview Demands
After agreeing to an interview with Barbara Walters, the man charged with murdering Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman, refused.
Read MoreVoter ID Law Support Linked To Attitudes About African Americans, Study Finds
Despite claims that voter ID laws are not designed on race, research shows that supporters have more negative feelings toward Black Americans.
Read MoreA Lynching Happens Every 40 Hours
One person explains how violence at the hands of vigilantes and police are modern-day lynchings of Black people.
Read MoreMinnesota Voter ID Amendment Draws Youth Activists
Minnesota’s youth activists aren’t about to less voter suppression, in the form of ID laws, continue without a fight.
Read MoreA Brief Look At Past & Future Films On Mandela’s Life
Tambay A. Obenson examines the numerous films depicting the life of South African activist Nelson Mandela.
Read MoreNelson Mandela’s 94th Birthday Celebrated Globally Today With 67 Minutes of Public Service
We honor Nelson Mandela, a South African activist for equality who worked to end the apartheid and eventually became president.
Read MoreWelcome to Dodgeville!
ABHM’s virtual curator Fran Kaplan snapped a photo of lawn decorations reminicent of the Jim Crow era in front of one Dodgeville home.
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