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Saluting Julian Bond, Civil Rights Icon
Julian Bond may have started activism while in college, but he certainly didn’t stop once he graduated.
Read MoreThis Day in Black History: Elijah McCoy is Born
Elijah McCoy, for whom the phrase “the real McCoy” was coined, was a prolific inventor in the late 19th century.
Read MoreToo Many African-American Babies Born Too Soon
Black babies are more likely than their counterparts to be born premature, although it isn’t always clear this is the case.
Read MoreRoom4Debate: Do barriers to interracial marriage still exist?
While interracial is now legally protected, some people recognized informal barriers to marrying across racial lines.
Read MoreRoom4Debate: ‘Afro Sponges’ for Sale: Racist or Cute?
A new cleaning product associates Black icons with cleaning products in a way that makes some people bristle.
Read MoreThis Day in Black History: Duke Ellington is Born
Renowned jazz musician Duke Ellington was born after slavery ended, which enabled his career to take off.
Read MoreAfrican-American Male Teacher A Vanishing Phenomenon, Experts Say
The students who student flourish under Black male teachers are unlikely to have such teachers in the USA.
Read MoreThis Day in Black History: Coretta Scott King is Born
Coretta Scott King didn’t just marry an activist; she became one in her own right during her life in the 20th century.
Read MoreNumber of biracial babies soars over past decade
Racial identity is a complex topic that becomes even more complicated for people who are biracial or multiracial.
Read MoreThis Day in Black History: Jazz Singer Ella Fitzgerald is Born
Like many jazz musicians, Ella Fitzgerald was born in the early 20th century before rising to fame for her music.
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