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How New York Historical Brought the ‘Gay Harlem Renaissance’ Back to Life

The exhibit about the Black gay comunity in Harlem during the 1920s and 30s runs through early March at New York Historical.

Give A Book / Take A Book Social Hour

We invite you to join us on December 17th at the museum with other ABHM Book Club participants for a book exchange followed by a discussion of the Well-Read Black Girl anthology. Please bring with you at least one book you would like to pass along to someone else, and you will receive at least one in return! Books by Black authors or about the themes related to ABHM Book Club’s mission are encouraged.

Crime dropped after Trump sent officers to Memphis. Not everyone is happy.

Trump sent troops into Memphis, claiming high crime rates, but while he calls it a success, it’s exacerbating some issues.

Following Trump guidance, words like ‘equity’ and ‘access’ have quietly been cut at Wisconsin tech colleges

Positions and departments that helped marginalized students feel welcome have been renamed or dissolved to abide by federal guidelines.

Culture wars rock Texas historical site as Alamo Trust CEO resigns over research on role of slavery, indigenous people in state history

Kate Rogers, who wrote about the efforts to minimize the impact of slavery in Texas, no longer aligns with the Alamo according to officials.

‘Reading Rainbow’ to return, with viral librarian Mychal Threets as its host

Thweets uses social media to promote reading and literacy, espousing many of the traits of the show’s former host.

The Quiet, Radical Work of Saving Black Family Histories

Founder Martina Abrahams Ilunga tells how Black Storytelling Week ensures our histories survive America’s attempts at erasure.

Kemi Badenoch reveals ‘hysterical’ level of personal attacks faced as a black woman

Both her colleagues and constituents have said and done racist things during her tenure as party leader.

Howard President Resigns Amid Housing Crisis and Student Outrage

Vinson. who was criticized for his lack of experience with historically Black institutions, when he was appointed, will step down from the role.

WATCH: Resources to Help You Buy Black

The Blapp app, nicknamed The Black Amazon, is one of several tech solutions making it a snap to shop Black-owned businesses.