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The 1619 Project Centers Us and Our Story

Epistemic violence, includ the intentional removal, erasure, or minimalization of contributions to society from a specific group of people. has victimized Black people since the 1400s. Nikole Hannah-Jones’ “The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story,” “aims to reframe the country’s history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of Black Americans at the very center of the United States’ national narrative.”

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Opinion | Drake Was Right. Maybe All Black Artists Should Boycott The Grammys

Beyoncé receives an award at the 65th Grammy Awards

Only certain Black musicians seem worthy of critical acclaim and awards, and rapper Drake is among those calling it out.

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Racial disparities can affect brain development in Black children, new study finds

Black girls outside

According to a recent survey, the health inequities faced by Black Americans includes brain development issues in children.

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TikTok announces first Visionary Voices list for Black History Month

Visionary Voices List

TikTok has released the names of 15 Black creators, including designers and gamers, for its first-ever Visionary Voices list.

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This Black History Month, Let’s Amplify Being ‘WOKE’

A Black man reading "Great Rulers of the African Past"

Among the impacts of racisms is an unequal distribution of knowledge, wick we can and should address, argues Ron Walker.

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Here’s what’s in the AP African American Studies course rejected by Florida

The full curriculum for a high school AP African American studies class rejected in Florida is available to anyone.

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Florida blocks high school African American studies class

Florida governoror Desantis

A pilot AP class on African American history has been banned in one Florida high school based on alleged inaccuracies.

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HBCUs are getting creative to meet growing student housing demand

A rendering of a plan to use shipping containers for housing at Fisk University. (Fisk University)

HBCUs have to find creative ways to house students after an increase in enrollment over the last few years.

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Damar Hamlin is released from Ohio hospital after his cardiac arrest

Fans who have been waiting with bated breath for Bills’ safety Damar Hamlin’s release from the hospital after a heart attack can now exhale.

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‘Ain’t No Mo” earns more time on Broadway but raises questions about gatekeeping

A social media campaign has taken off after the Broadway play Ain’t No Mo’ was ended three months prematurely

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