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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There’s a good reason why some Black people don’t go to the doctor
After a long history of medical racism, many Black Americans are hesitant to seek medical care and and suffer the consequences of no treatment.
Read MoreUrban Gardeners are laying down roots for Black ‘food sovereignty’ in New Orleans
Urban gardening could help reduce food insecurities faced by poor communities of color like those in New Orleans.
Read MoreConservatives Are Big Mad They Have To Learn About Slavery At Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello Mansion
Some people are up in arms that a tour of Thomas Jefferson’s home includes the property’s history of slavery, which mirrors American racism.
Read MoreAkron authorities release disturbing bodycam of shooting of Black DoorDash driver
Bodycam footage of the event that left Jayland Walker dead during a traffic stop shows cops firing upon the victim nearly 100 times.
Read MoreClotilda descendants mark anniversary of last slave ship
162 years ago, the Clotilda was the last slave ship to land on American shores. Today, descendants of those slaves marked the anniversary.
Read MoreToday in History: A Black Surgeon Performs The First Successful Open-Heart Surgery In America
129 years ago, Dr. Daniel Hale Williams performed the successful open heart surgery, a feat that many had formerly thought impossible.
Read MoreDiary of my first Essence Fest: How 4 days in New Orleans changed me forever
For one attendee, the 2022 Essence Festival of Culture was made all the more significant by its location in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Read MoreMartin Luther King Jr.’s Letter Analyzing ‘Debilitating Racist’ N-Word Is Being Auctioned Off
A historic letter written by Martin Luther King Jr. to William A. Bennett about the n-word’s meaning and usage is available for purchase
Read MoreLas Vegas Raiders Hire First Black Female President In NFL History
Sandra Douglass Moran is used to being the first Black woman in certain positions, and she is now president of the Las Vegas Raiders.
Read MorePhiladelphia has created its first historic district designated to recognize Black history
In response to demolition threats, a Philadelphia group has successfully petitioned to create a historic district in a Black neighborhood.
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