Posts Tagged ‘American history’
Baby Formula Recalled After Product Sickens 15 Infants
Botulinum found in ByHeart Baby Formula forces nationwide product recall.
Read MoreThis Date in History: The Wilmington Massacre of 1898
White supremacists interfered with Black voters and overthrew the elected multiracial officials in what’s called the only successful American coup.
Read MoreA State Just Made Child Care Free. Here’s Why it Matters
New Mexico’s universal child care program could be a blueprint for the rest of the nation, bringing much-needed relief to working families.
Read MoreThe Southern US county honouring its dark past
Arlington, Virginia, is one city where visitors can see plaques dedicated to those enslaved whose impact can still be felt.
Read MoreCulture 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.
Read MoreHe’s a Legendary Transplant Surgeon. At 88, His Work Isn’t Done
Dr. Clive O. Callender fought racism in medicine and built a movement that saved thousands of Black lives.
Read MoreThis museum immerses students in U.S. history: ‘You can smell it, touch it, see it
The multisensory experience connects the museum’s visitors to the past and the real experiences of Black families in New York City.
Read MoreThe Purging of Black Officials Makes Latent Racism Official Policy
President Trump’s firings send a clear message that white mediocrity is always preferable to Black achievement.
Read More7 Ways the Government Shutdown May Affect You
Some services, like Social Security checks and SNAP, will continue during the government shutdown, but with limited services and staff.
Read MoreSolange Opens Free Digital Library Of Rare Black Books
Solange Knowles’ Saint Heron launched a free digital archive featuring rare and out-of-print works by Black and brown authors.
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