Everyone should visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC. Especially before Trump guts it The post Day at the Museum appeared first on WONDERLUST.| WONDERLUST
The Associated Press NEWBERN, Alabama — The first Black mayor of a tiny Alabama town overwhelmingly won election this week, four years after white residents locked him out of the town hall and refused to let him serve. Incumbent Mayor Patrick Braxton was elected as the mayor of Newbern, winning 66 votes to his opponent’s […]| The Birmingham Times
Drawing from newspaper and magazine articles from 1917 to around 1927, we look at the various viewpoints regarding jazz music, some seeing the art form as the end of civilization while others celebrating it as the soundtrack for the greatest decade to date! Related PostsRandy Stehle’s Jazz II [podcast cast]Waters Troubled I [podcast]American Colonization Society […]| The Brophisticate
What a summer! Jeffery’s performance of Rap It Up! at the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom Schools National Training in Knoxville, wowed the crowd and led a CDF staffer to proclaim…| children's books by the weatherfords
A statue of abolitionist and writer Solomon Northup, whose story was told in his memoir and the Academy Award-winning film Twelve Years a Slave, has provided a space for reflection at Saratoga Spa State Park this summer. The 13-foot bronze “Hope Out of Darkness” sculpture was unveiled during a July 10 ceremony attended by Northup … Continue reading Returning Home: Solomon Northup at Saratoga Spa State Park→| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
From the burning flames of effigies of Guy Fawkes to Caribbean-style celebrations in Notting Hill and Leeds, Carnival has evolved in England over the centuries.| The Historic England Blog
Libraries, museums and archives throughout the US will use the funds to make their collections more accessible through digitisation and—at least in one case—a VR game| The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
Randy Browne, an award-winning historian and Professor of History at Xavier University, joins us to investigate slavery's driving system.| Ben Franklin's World
A photo from Choltu Curlin’s personal archive with the annotation “bidding friends farewell at Pearson Airport during the summer of 1987.”| MOBA
A key element of the philosophy that made Radio Free Dixie important was the understanding of the interconnectedness of global struggle. The show made it clear that the same capitalist forces that killed and brutalized people around the world were the same that made life miserable for Black folks in the U.S. Read more via Scalawag: Radio Free Dixie: A revolutionary cultural institution.| Scalawag
This graphic novel depicts the story of the 1891 Coal Creek War—one of the most significant yet overlooked labor and abolitionist uprisings in US History.| Scalawag
Former employee is suing General Mills for racial discrimination and retaliation over speaking out about racist Black History Month literature.| UNICORN RIOT
How John Farmer, a humble scholar, pioneered American genealogy—and why his Eurocentric legacy faced challenges from Black historians like William Cooper Nell.| New England Historical Society
Each month, Whitney Plantation historians produce a newsletter that’s devoted to the history of this place where more than 350 enslaved people lived and worked the land. The post SAN CHENN: INDIGO appeared first on Whitney Plantation.| Whitney Plantation
The courage of those who came before us was a powerful reminder of the continuing struggle for equality. Read more via Scalawag: The Impact of Black Physicians in Mississippi's Civil Rights Movement.| Scalawag
Murray’s work acts as a site of possibility, utilizing historical memory to think through the imaginative and mystical potential of the Black body. The artist’s works shed light on the narratives and folklore that have become colloquial to Black history, especially Black Southern histories, such as the myth of the Flying Africans. Read more via Scalawag: Ambrose Rhapsody Murray and Recalling Myth.| Scalawag
An academic walks into a room. He is faced by eight other people. He’s a late arrival, the meeting is almost over. A government official introduces him badly, getting his name wrong, misrepresenting his work and generally not having done his research properly. It’s an inauspicious start to his involvement in a government commission into […]| What I Think About When I Think About Reading
Malcolm X verkörperte die radikale Seite des Kampfes gegen Rassismus. Was hätte er erreichen können, wäre er nicht jung ermordet worden?| taz.de
Like us on Facebook The next photo is the PROMPT. Remember, all photos are property of the photographer, donated for use in Friday Fictioneers only. They shouldn’t be used for any other purpo…| Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple
Striking figures with eclectic, brightly colored clothing punctuate the room. Under the dim spotlight, you must gaze upwards to get a glimpse of the figure looking down upon the crowd. Its position above the crowd—hands at its sides, eyes unflinching, a sureness in its posture—is one of subdued power and courage. On the second floor...| The Science Survey
“Clara at the Door with a Revolver: The Scandalous Black Suspect, the Exemplary White Son, and the Murder That Shocked Toronto” is a non-fiction book about the 1894 murder of Frank Westwood in Toronto and the subsequent trial of accused Clara Ford, a Black single mother, of the crime. It won the 2024 Heritage Toronto Book Award. It was also shortlisted for the 2023 Toronto Book Award and the 2024 Brass Knuckles Award for Non-fiction Crime Books. | MOBA
6 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Visit to Whitney Plantation If you’re searching for what to expect at Whitney Plantation, you’re not alone. Many visitors want to know how to prepare for a visit to Whitney Plantation. This site is unlike any other in Louisiana. It’s the only plantation museum in Louisiana focused […]| Whitney Plantation
This Juneteenth, Eerdmans is featuring an author guest post written by David L. McFadden, coauthor of Kingdom Racial Change: Overcoming Inequality, Injustice, and Indifference. In this remarkable book, authors Michael Evans, David McFadden, and Michael Emerson combine personal narratives with sociological research to teach Christians how to work together for racial justice. Sharing their own stories—two authors are Black, while the third author is white—they illuminate how racial inequali...| EerdWord
I accidentally deleted my Substack. Well, sort of. While I wanted to delete the publication, I did not know it would also delete my subscribers AND followers. I thought it would just delete the pos…| The PBS Blog
By upholding a South Carolina order that strips Medicaid funding from abortion providers, the Supreme Court abandoned both patient choice and the original civil rights vision behind Medicaid.Medicaid funding is crucial for low-income Americans—it's the vital thread that connects them with healthcare in a society where universal healthcare does not exist.| Ms. Magazine
In 1995, my first book, Juneteenth Jamboree, was released by Lee and Low Books. At the time, it was the first and only children’s book on the first African-American holiday. I did not imagine…| children's books by the weatherfords
Yuri Herrera is a new author to me. Season of the Swamp is his imagining of an 18 month period between December 1853 and June 1855 when Benito Juárez was in exile in New Orleans. The novel is descr…| What I Think About When I Think About Reading
Chicken wings. Uniquely American, the late 20th century bar food staple invoke bromances formed over lifelong allegiances to modern day he-men battling one another, with feigned enmity, so that brutish titans may line their already teeming coffers with even more gold. My mother’s favorite part of the chicken, wings remind me of how as a... Read More The post Green Wings appeared first on Collards Are The Old Kale.| Collards Are The Old Kale
Weekend Reading for Women's Representation is a compilation of stories about women's representation. This week:—new research on the importance of women’s leadership—how Opal Lee became known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth—No matter who wins the race, Virginia’s next governor will be the first woman to ever hold the office.... and more.| Ms. Magazine
Museums are more than just historical pieces in black history, they have the responsibility to defend it.| The Educators Room
As Juneteenth approaches, we are called to remember not just the day when the last enslaved Black Americans learned of their freedom, but the ongoing struggle for true justice and equality in this country.In this context, Donald Trump’s economic and immigration policies—packaged as efforts to “Make America Great Again'—take on a more troubling meaning. They are not just policy proposals; they are part of a deliberate strategy to reinforce racial divides, undermining the very ideals th...| Ms. Magazine
Author: Syriah Bailey| MOBA
In my grandma’s middle room, there are six long wooden shelves that house my great-great-grandfather Jefferson’s personal library. You’ll find Arabian Nights, the Iliad and Odyssey by Homer, and th…| Literary Hub
I am so moved (excuse the pun) that WHEN I MOVE was chosen for the Horn Book summer reading list and that WHIRLIGIGS: THE WONDROUS WINDMILLS OF VOLLIS SIMPSON’S IMAGINATION has been nominated for the 2026 North Carolina Children’s Book Award.. Jeffery and I are both stoked that RAP IT UP!–our first authorial collaboration–received a […]| children's books by the weatherfords
Jeffery and I are so grateful that our ancestors reclaimed narratives will be amplified through KIN’s selection as the 2025 One Maryland One Book. We can almost feel our ancestors smiling down on us. Stay tuned for details of related activities. Thank you, Maryland Humanities.| children's books by the weatherfords
When my first children’s book, Juneteenth Jamboree, debuted in 1995, it was the first picture book about Juneteenth. The first African-American holiday, Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the date in U.S. history when the last enslaved people were freed. For decades, the observance was regional to Texas and parts of Louisiana, Oklahoma and Kansas. Eventually, […]| children's books by the weatherfords
I believe that one of the most beautiful passages I have ever written appears in A Crown of Stories: The Life and Language of Beloved Writer Toni Morrison. The passage incorporates her book titles and character names. See and hear the spreads above. Illustrated by Khalif Tahir Thomspon, A Crown of Stories is a praise […]| children's books by the weatherfords
DJ DTS stands behind his set up in advance of Mark Campbell’s Furnace Slaps exhibit in Toronto.| MOBA
Pasadena Museum of History’s Black History Collection is comprised of photographs, letters, family records, property deeds, and other materials revealing the history of the African American community in Pasadena. The … The post Community Histories: The Black History Collection first appeared on Pasadena Museum of History.| Pasadena Museum of History
Released at the end of March, the book is a major contribution to gospel music scholarship, based on over 150 interviews with Crouch’s collaborators, friends and family members. The project blends musical analysis with personal stories, tracing how Crouch’s groundbreaking songs, like “Through It All,” “The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power” and “Soon and Very Soon,” became foundational in modern worship across denominations.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Lawrence’s “The Migration Series” is painted with Casein tempera, a paint derived from milk protein. HeLevi’s poems are composed of air from the lungs, the vibration of the vocal cords, and the shaping of sounds with the mouth and throat. The voice was translated into visual form, alphabetic writing, and was initially preserved in iron gall ink written on parchment or vellum. This poem, these paintings: wonders. The might of human imagination and artistry. The post Where I Find You ap...| Slant Books
The workshop intentionally centered both the work of Louisville’s local African American artists and the city’s historically Black West End neighborhoods. Read more via Scalawag: The Louisville Art Workshop was never just about art. It stood for community..| Scalawag
"The Greenwood Ave Project" documentary revisits the 1921 Tulsa massacre, illuminating the past and powering the future of Black Wall Street.| TheGrio
A version of this post was published in the Indiana Historical Society’s Traces of Indiana and Midwestern History 34, no. 4 (Fall 2022). On the first Monday in November 1801, a landowner name…| The Indiana History Blog
Let’s talk about a dessert with history baked right in—tea cakes. These little gems have been a staple in Black homes for generations, carrying with them the weight of resilience, resourcefulness, and community. In 2025, the theme for Black History Month is “African Americans and Labor”, and you better believe tea cakes fit right into that narrative. From the backbreaking labor that cultivated their key ingredients to the hands that shaped and passed down each recipe, tea cakes are mo...| Moody Brands
Tea cakes aren’t just a snack—they’re a story. Born from resilience and resourcefulness, these soft, simple cookies have been a staple in Black homes for generations. Enslaved African Americans, denied access to the refined pastries of their enslavers, crafted their own version using what little they had—molasses, brown sugar, nutmeg, and ingenuity. But the story of tea cakes isn’t just about what went into them—it’s about the labor that made them possible. From sugarcane fields...| Moody Teas
Dr. Stephanie Hawley shares on Equity by Design for Austin ISD helping to put vulnerable children at the center of all our decision-making. The post From closing schools to opening hearts and minds appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
In 2023, my family began a life-changing journey—traveling to the Lenoir Plantation in Mississippi and the Darensbourg Plantation in Louisiana to uncover and document the stories of our ancestors. …| I AM AN EDUCATOR
Smithsonian Libraries and Archives, together with the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, are excited to announce the publication of a new comic mini-zine about the work of musician and more »| Smithsonian Libraries and Archives / Unbound
This September, the National Museum of African American History and Culture celebrates its sixth anniversary. When it first opened, our National Museum of African American History and Culture Library, housed more »| Smithsonian Libraries and Archives / Unbound
Author: Antoinette Seymour, University of Windsor| MOBA
As our understanding of history grows, so do the stories we tell about our past. The upcoming commemorations of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution (2025) and the 400th anniversary of …| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
A photo of two tombstones which mark the graves of Black settlers in Ontario. (William Felepchuk)| MOBA
A Sermon for McAfee School of Theology Jeremiah 17 7 Blessed is the one who trusts in the Author of Life, …| The Rev. Wil Gafney, Ph.D. | Womanists Wading in the Word™
Version française By Jeff Noakes The image above comes from a series of photographs of Black sleeping car porters from during and after the Second World War. This series documents service to countr…| Library and Archives Canada Blog
Her name might not be in Who’s Who Among African Americans, or have household recognition like Madam C.J. Walker, but Ida Hagan broke barriers not only for her race, but her gender. From a young ag…| The Indiana History Blog
This year's observance of Black History Month falls at a convulsive time for Americans. As the Trump administration works to eliminate all diversity, equity and inclusion programs in government and throughout American society, from companies to nonprofits, it's more important than ever to celebrate and commemorate the achievements and the contributions of Black Americans. With that in mind, two films that premiered at Sundance are worthy of your attention. Seeds, the winner of the U.S. Grand ...| Ms. Magazine
We’ve all heard the story of the “40 acres and a mule” promise to former slaves. It’s a staple of black history lessons, and it’s the name of Spike Lee’s film company. The promise was the first systematic attempt to provide a form of reparations Read More ... The post The Truth Behind 40 Acres and a Mule first appeared on Jax Examiner.| Jax Examiner
The story of Black History Month begins in Chicago during the summer of 1915. An alumnus of the University of Chicago with many friends in the city, Carter G. Woodson traveled from Washington, D.C. to participate in a national celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of emancipation sponsored by the state of Illinois.| ASALH | The Founders of Black History Month (est. 1915)
Fig. 1. Swimming. Merlyn Bryant; Laurent Mallette, 27 July 1943. Source: Bibliothèque et| MOBA
In the beginning days of the settling of America, slavery was a world-wide phenomenon that had plagued humanity since its early days. But the conscience of Christians began to be troubled by the practice and gradually what had always been had to be undone forever. Welcome to the introductory episode of our series Waters Troubled, […]| The Brophisticate
In addition to the struggles of daily life, Black Americans had to wage an often losing battle to secure suitable education for their children. They had historically been deprived of that which affords an understanding of one’s rights and enables one to secure a livelihood. Crawfordsville’s Lincoln School embodied this decades-long fight. However, like other … Continue reading "Lincoln School: “Laying Before the Body Our Grievance”"| The Indiana History Blog
During the Progressive Era, Black women were often excluded from both white reform initiatives and male-dominated Black organizations. In response, Black women across the nation formed local clubs …| The Indiana History Blog
In the latter days of the summer of 1904, the decision of a local doctor and postmaster caused an uproar in Ferdinand, Indiana and even caught attention across the country. “People in the vicinity …| The Indiana History Blog
Minneapolis CAN stop landlords from screening out Section 8 tenantsA Court of Appeals ruling last Monday now prevents landlords in the city of Minneapolis from rejecting applications from tenants with Section 8 vouchers, a federal housing assistant program. It is what many are hailing as a significant step towards advancing affordable housing amidst the city’s […]| Twin Cities Daily Planet
We’ve all heard the story of the “40 acres and a mule” promise to former slaves. It’s a staple of black history lessons, and it’s the name of Spike Lee’s film company. The promise was the first systematic attempt to provide a form of reparations to newly freed slaves, and it was astonishingly radical for| Jax Examiner
August 26th to September 3rd, 2024 Black Perspectives, the award-winning blog of the African American Intellectual History Society (AAIHS), is hosting an online roundtable on The Dialectic is in the Sea: The Black Radical Thought of Beatriz Nascimento (Princeton University Press, 2024) by Christen Smith, Archie Davis, and Bethânia Gomes. Beatriz Nascimento was an Afro-Brazilian| AAIHS - African American Intellectual History Society
February 2024 will mark the 206th or 207th birthday (more on that later) of the famous activist, orator, and author Frederick Douglass. The entire January issue of COBBLESTONE is devoted to his fascinating life and career and the impact he left on the nation. But how much do you really know about this iconic figure […]| Cricket Media, Inc.
On the anniversary of the death of George Jackson, an incarcerated journalist honors Black resistance fighters.| Solitary Watch
Welcome to the museum’s first ever Bucks Black History Museum Group (BBHMG) which was established in February this year. The group meet on the first| Discover Bucks
Can you imagine packing up your whole life into a single suitcase, and travelling half-way around the world to start afresh? That is exactly what thousands of West Indians did in the late 194…| Hampshire Archives and Local Studies
Domenica con le Supremes: il film per l'estate approda su Disney+. Scopri di più su Oscarmondadori.it| Oscar Mondadori
On the anniversary of British Emancipation on August 1, 1834, revisiting an old post on freedom and abolitionism in the steampunk Atlantic–or lack thereof. Image: Broadside advertising abolit…| Phenderson Djèlí Clark
When we think about the American Revolution, the French Revolution, or the Haitian Revolution, we think about the ideals of freedom and equality. These ideals were embedded and discussed in all of these revolutions. What we don’t always think about when we think about these revolutions are the objects that inspired, came out of, and| Ben Franklin's World - A Podcast About Early American History
Chicken wings. Uniquely American, the late 20th century bar food staple invoke bromances formed over lifelong allegiances to modern day he-men battling one another, with feigned enmity, so that bru…| Collards Are The Old Kale
FILE – This photo provided by his family shows Emmett Till in Chicago, about six months before he was killed in Aug. 1955 while visiting relatives in Mississippi. (AP Photo) Emmett was born E…| The PBS Blog
We often think that History is static, but while the events may stay the same, our perception alters and adapts as society progresses.| History Hustle
Shelley Fisher Fiskin’s introduction to G. Faye Dant’s “Hannibal’s Invisibles” captures why the book is so important.| Center for Mark Twain Studies
When we look at statues and oil paintings of Civil War leaders today, it’s easy to see them all as career military men trained in strategy and combat tactics with a lifetime of professional e…| The Indiana History Blog
Summer is upon us, and one of the staples of American summers is fast food. It’s always a blast to roll down the windows, crank up the tunes, and head on over to your favorite drive-thru. Now, we a…| The Indiana History Blog
Ancestry Unveils New Collection of Newspaper Articles Related to Enslaved People in the United States Pre-1870| The Voice of Black Cincinnati
Senior Pastor Dr. Mike Scruggs discusses African Americans in Baseball. Read why he thinks the number of Black men in the MLB has decreased.| The Voice of Black Cincinnati
By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times DeJuana Thompson will step down as president and CEO of The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute to focus on voting rights activities and community organizing …| The Birmingham Times
At the 1964 Democratic National Convention, civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer gave an impassioned account of the violence she and others suffered while attempting to register to vote. In| Ms. Magazine
Civil Rights historian Dr. Danielle McGuire joined the show to talk more about the legacy of the 1967 Algiers Motel killings.| WDET 101.9 FM
Sharing the past can inspire the future! In her new book, author Melissa Mwai gives young readers a peek into the Harlem Renaissance, and in this post, she shares three activities for the classroom…| Beth Anderson, Children's Writer
Bigger Thomas, the central figure in Richard Wright’s novel Native Son, eludes easy categorization. In Bigger: A Literary Life, Trudier Harris examines his continued relevance in debates over Black men and the violence... READ MORE| Yale University Press
image: from The Recorder Collection, Indiana Historical Society HistoricIndianapolis.com was conceived to contribute to the local community by creating| Historic Indianapolis
Juneteenth, celebrated as 'Emancipation Day' or 'Jubilee Day,' symbolizes freedom and resilience in African American history.| The Voice of Black Cincinnati
Bi’Anncha Andrews is currently a doctoral student in the Urban and Regional Planning and Design Program at the University of Maryland.| DC History Center
Native Washingtonian Earl P. Williams, Jr. reflects on his school experience in the wake of Bolling v. Sharpe and the desegregation of DC's public schools.| DC History Center
1722 saw the demise of a John Augier, a Jamaica planter, who had had a relationship with an enslaved woman in Jamaica (consensual or otherwise). When John Augier died, his 5 daughters were freed f…| All Things Georgian
Here are a few of our Juneteenth recommended resources to help you to hold solidarity and celebration for the day.| Be the Bridge
Caption: “SIGNS TELL STORY – Signs carried by Amalgamated Meat Cutters Union pickets on December 22 in front of the home of Lorenz Neuhoff in Roanoke, VA., Dec. 22 tell his neighbors just what some…| Special Collections & University Archives
Make your money do more for Black communities| BankBlackUSA
The spirit of the first Decoration Day — the struggle for Black liberation and the fight against racism — has unfortunately been whitewashed from the modern Memorial Day.| Liberation News
What we now know as Memorial Day began as "Decoration Day" in the immediate aftermath of the U.S. Civil War. It was a tradition initiated by former slaves to celebrate emancipation and commemorate those who died for that cause.| Liberation School – Revolutionary Marxism for a new generation of fighters
The desk of poet and retiring Gustavus professor Phil Bryant ’73 as he works. On this Juneteenth, the second as an official U.S. holiday, here is a prose poem alum and retiring Gustavus professor…| Gustavus Adolphus College
