Posts Tagged ‘American history’
New Civil War research sheds light on Columbia Pike military camp for Black troops
The Arlington History Museum hosted a talk about the uncovered history of Fort Casey, a military camp for black soldiers in the Civil War.
Read MoreBlack Women Earn a Lot Less Than White Males: Study
Black women earn 64 cents for every dollar earned by white men, highlighting the persistent pay gap and the need for investment in care, good jobs, paid leave, affordable housing, and reproductive rights.
Read MoreBayard Rustin’s Legacy Will No Longer Be Erased
An archive is working to preserve and educate about the legacy of the queer civil rights activist and leader.
Read MoreCan College Prep Programs Survive Trump’s War on DEI?
The Education Department has warned colleges that they will lose funding for any admissions programs that “favor one race over another.” The Trump administration has gone after several prestigious colleges for promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
Read MoreA former plantation becomes a space for healing, art and reparative history
A collaboration between Wallace Center for Arts and Reconciliation and art studio 1504 teaches about history and facilitates conversations.
Read MoreNew Graphic Novel Spotlights Robert Smalls, Who Escaped Slavery on a Stolen Confederate Ship
The author, who has previously written for Marvel, was moved to create this graphic novel to retell Robert Smalls’ incredible story.
Read MoreAs Juneteenth approaches, Black Florida community renews preservation bid
Residents, who are mostly descended from enslaved people, want their community on the National Register of Historic Places.
Read MoreThe Death of Ananda Lewis: A Warning for Black Women
Over 300 children and adults are currently on a waitlist to receive heart surgery in the US, some of whom may die whle waiting.
Read MoreWhy The History of Segregated Facilities Matters in the Trump Era
America has come a long way since the institution of segregation, a system of enforced separation based on race, that lasted well into the 20th century. It involved laws, policies, and social customs that kept Black and white Americans apart in public spaces, schools, transportation, housing, and more.
Read MoreHarvard relinquishes possession of slave photos after years-long dispute
A descendant of the subject of some photos has allowed Harvard to keep ownership in as long as the photos became publically available.
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