When the past is present…
“…The great force of history comes from the fact that we carry it within us, are unconsciously controlled by it in many ways, and history is literally present in all that we do.” James Baldwin
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Beyoncé ties Jay-Z as most nominated artists in Grammys history
Last year, rapper Jay-Z passed Beatle Paul McCartney’s Grammy nomination record. Now, he’s tied by his wife, Beyoncé, with 88 nominations.
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Octavia Butler’s groundbreaking novel “Kindred” will be adapted for TV by FX, which has released the show’s first trailer.
Read MoreNew Program for Underserved Communities Is Boosting Students’ Confidence With Math
Several education organizations have teamed up to give high schoolers a chance to tackle one of the biggest hurdles to college: algebra.
Read MoreThe Incredible Henry ‘Box’ Brown: This Black Man Mailed Himself To Pennsylvania To Escape Slavery
Henry Brown took creative and drastic measures to escape his enslavement. Here’s his unbelievable story.
Read MoreThreats to schools across US may be coming from overseas
Bad actors have taken advantage of the fact that school is back in session, calling in violent threats that disrupt school and police activities.
Read MoreTexas teacher who told Black students his race is ‘superior’ is no longer employed
One Texas middle school teacher is without a job for admitting to thinking that white people are superior to others on social media.
Read MoreAva DuVernay, Williams Sisters Celebrated At National Portrait Gallery
Athletes, activists, and artists are among the esteemed honorees at the 2022 National Portrait Gallery, a department of the Smithsonian.
Read MoreMagic Johnson hosts food drive for hundreds of Detroit families: ‘Good to be home’
For the eighth year running, former NBA player Magic Johnson has given back to communities in need with his Holiday Hope program.
Read MoreVeterans Day: 100 Vintage Photos Of Black Soldiers Fighting Wars For America
Check out these 100 vintage photos of Black servicemembers who sacrificed for a country that hasn’t always recognized their humanity.
Read MoreTupac Shakur’s stepfather to be freed from prison after more than 35 years
After activists made a case for his compassionate release, Mutulu Shakur has been released from prison, where he spent 35 years of his life.
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