Efforts to revive Black Wall Street focus on building networks, technology hubs, and cooperative economic strategies to ensure Black wealth circulates across generations and communities nationwide. The post The future of Black wealth: Reviving Black Wall Street appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.| AFRO American Newspapers
The death of 21-year-old Delta State University student Demartravion “Trey” Reed, ruled a suicide, is being challenged by his family and activists who cite evidence of foul play and a long history of racial violence in the South. Advocates say Reed’s case reflects a broader pattern of suspicious deaths of Black Americans being dismissed as suicides, echoing the legacy of lynching in America. The post Lynching by suicide: The rebranded face of America’s racial violence appeared first o...| AFRO American Newspapers
This week, the AFRO commemorates the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Million Man March, the historic event orchestrated by the Minister Louis Farrakhan and a host of other community organizations focused on improving the plight of Black men and women. The AFRO was present three decades ago, with images coming from the late J.D. Howard, and will document anniversary events taking place this October. The post 30 years later, Million Man March spirit lives on in local gatherings appeared first ...| AFRO American Newspapers
Lt. Col. George E. Hardy, the youngest of the Tuskegee Airmen and the last surviving combat pilot from the historic all-Black World War II unit, has died at age 100. Hardy, who served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, was remembered for his courage, humility, and lifelong dedication to aviation and mentoring young pilots. The post Lt. Col. George E. Hardy, youngest Tuskegee Airman, dies at 100 appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.| AFRO American Newspapers
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
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
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
And one with a hopeful ending.| Fodors Travel Guide
At the 50th anniversary of the fight, the “Thrilla in Manila” emerges as not only the story of two extraordinary boxers’ pushing themselves to their physical limits, but also embodies creativity an…| Clio and the Contemporary
Find out the reasoning behind the songs and the timing for each one on the Whitney Plantation drivetime playlist, Road to Remebering.| Whitney Plantation
Dr. Gee welcomes Harry Hawkins back to the show again to discuss what it means to lead a cross-cultural organization that is focused on empowering the Black community. Harry Hawkins has moved into the President and CEO role of the non-profit Nehemiah, as Dr. Gee transitions into new endeavors. The two innovative leaders discuss what it […]| Dr. Alex Gee
Dr. Gee and Professor Stephen Kantrowitz discuss the erasure of history that has happened in other nations in order to understand the current US government attempts to control historical informatio…| Dr. Alex Gee
Are you old enough to remember blackboards, chalk and dusty erasers? The teacher would enlist a student to wipe the blackboard so the next day began with a clean slate. Well, history doesn’t …| children's books by the weatherfords
Johns Creek is reversing course on its stewardship of a historic cemetery where formerly enslaved people and their descendants are buried. The city offered to transfer ownership of the property to a nonprofit descendant group to preserve and maintain the site, but in doing so declined to provide funding for those responsibilities. Since Johns Creek […] The post Johns Creek reverses course on care of historic Black cemetery appeared first on SaportaReport.| SaportaReport
On September 15, 2963, the Ku Klux Klan bombing of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church killed four girls: Denise McNair, Addie Mae Collins, Carole Robertson and Cynthia Wesley. Birmingham, 1963 is an elegy to the girls whose lives were cut short. In this work of historical fiction, an unnamed narrator is marking her tenth birthday. Sadly, […]| children's books by the weatherfords
Tillman praised the “beautiful work” of Black actors before him while dedicating his win to his mother’s love and support.| TheGrio
Beyond the charming downtown, pristine beaches, and well-worn island paths lies a quieter version of paradise. If you’re craving those moments that feel like you’ve stumbled onto something just yours, this […] The post Hidden Amelia: 10 Places Under the Radar on Amelia Island appeared first on Amelia Island.| Amelia Island
Even though the school year has kicked off, Amelia Island offers “classes” you’ll actually want to take … all year long! From art studios to eco tours, history walks to […] The post Class Is In Session On Amelia Island appeared first on Amelia Island.| Amelia Island
Free teaching resources for Black History Month Read More » The post Celebrating Black History Month 2025 appeared first on Pandia Press.| Pandia Press
Carrie Mae Weems is an iconic figure and yet, argues a new retrospective in Turin, there is still much more to say about the universality and magic of her extensive body of work| 1854 Photography
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
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
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
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
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
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
Juneteenth Calls for Economic Justice, Not Trump Racially Coded Gimmicks or Project 2025's MAGA Accounts, Which Will Mostly Help White People| Ms. Magazine
Author: Syriah Bailey| MOBA
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
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.| Slant Books
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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This article is sponsored by Visit Mobile.Mobile, Alabama, is rich with history, art, culture and more, and much of it is tied to the city’s Black community. Of course, with so much to see and learn, deciding what to do first can be the hardest part of planning a visit to the Port City.With that in ...| It's a Southern Thing
During Black History Month, we held a webinar focused on how brands have immense opportunity to connect with the Black American consumer, through accurate representation. Read the recap for more details.| LG Ad Solutions
More than bubble tea and nightmarkets| OFTaiwan
Where some people see a place to exchange vows, all I see is the enslavement of my ancestors. Do they not know the history, or do they simply not care?| BuzzFeed News
This is part two of the 2019 Black History Month series on two important sites- the African Burial Grounds in NYC and a tiny island called St. Helena. In this second part, I’ll discuss the bu…| The Rockstar Anthropologist
The Royal Navy began to police the water for ships filled with enslaved people en route to the Caribbean and the Americas. Some of these ships were made to turn back, but they all didn’t go back to…| The Rockstar Anthropologist
Honouring Toronto's First Black Councillor And Deputy Mayor William Peyton Hubbard, the son of American slaves who in 1837 fled Virginia v...| riverdalehistoricalsociety.blogspot.com