Posts Tagged ‘American history’
The soldiers of color who freed concentration camps 80 years ago
While government websites are removing content related to DEI, including that about Black service members, others are preserving history.
Read MoreOne of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen remembers struggle for recognition amid Trump’s DEI purge
Col. James H. Harvey III has experienced more than a century of racism, and ignoring his service as a Tuskegee Airman continues that.
Read MoreTracing Early African American Legacies in Minnesota
Genealogist Mica L. Anders presents Local History Talk: Tracing Early African American Legacies in Minnesota at the Winona County Historical Society. Learn about black local history from the Minnesota Territory years to the 1880s after the region became a state. This presentation brings to life the stories of communities and individuals who contributed to the Minnesota’s…
Read MoreThis Date in History: The American Negro Academy Begins
Rev. Alexander Crummell spearheaded the academy to encourage intellectual pursuits while fighting against assaults.
Read MoreBlack History: Reconstruction – 40 Acres & A Mule
Welcome to our online event where we will dive into the important topic of Reconstruction. Join us as we discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by Black people during this pivotal period in American history. Learn about the struggles, triumphs, and ongoing impacts of Reconstruction. Don’t miss out on this enlightening discussion!
Read MoreBlack History: Reconstruction Violence
Welcome to the Black History: Reconstruction Violence event! Join us online as we delve into a crucial period in American history. Learn about the challenges faced by African Americans during the Reconstruction era. Discover the impact of violence on their lives and communities. This event aims to shed light on a lesser-known aspect of Black history. Don’t…
Read MoreFamily of Malcolm X seeks declassification of government files as multi-million-dollar lawsuit continues.
Malcolm X’s family is requesting the declassification of government files related to his assassination. This comes amid their ongoing multi-million-dollar lawsuit.
Read More‘Uncovering Black History’: First black hospital, hotel in Bainbridge still stands
What was once a necessary medical facility during the time of Jim Crow is a nod to history with a new purpose.
Read MoreHow to Win a Rigged Game
The Civil Rights Movement is worth studying not just because they were right, but because they won.
Read MoreLegacy of Slavery expands work with oldest genealogical nonprofit in U.S.
Harvard announces a pivot in its work to identify those who were enslaved and their descendants after laying off employees on the project.
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