African American culture and history celebrated at CNM summit
The African American Youth Empowerment Summit (AAYES), hosted at CNM’s College and Career High School, celebrated African ...
Democrats can't win if they don't show they value Black voters
Some will say that Democrats will lose white voters if they overtly center the concerns of Black voters. But such thinking ...
How The Mardi Gras Indians Honor The African And Indigenous Cultures Of New Orleans
The Mardi Gras Indians continue to evolve with the times, yet they remain a lasting reflection of the foundation of deep ...
Federal job cuts disrupt a stable retirement picture for many workers, including Black Americans
Black Americans are one of the groups with a higher than average share of federal jobs, which are valued for their benefits ...
Smithsonian Magazine6d
From the Antebellum South to the Civil Rights Movement, Black American Women Have Long Told Their Stories Through Quilts
In a new exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery, over 30 works showcase the significance of this ...
First African American woman rabbi, Denver's Alysa Uriel Stanton, brings people of all backgrounds together
As the first African American woman to be ordained as a rabbi, Denver Rabbi Alysa Uriel Stanton's journey is one of ...
The News-Gazette1d
Big 10: 'Black history is American history'
With more local history made this week — first Black Urbana mayor elected (DeShawn Williams), first Black Champaign Central ...
Prince George's County Corporal reads to students for National African-American Read-In Day
During Black History Month, many schools hold an African American Read-In Day. In Prince George's County, Cpl. Marsh visited ...
Vista’s CEO is the second richest African American. He says firms will hire the best people—and this group will be diverse
Robert Smith, the founder, chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, said Wednesday that businesses will still try to hire ...
The Times of Northwest Indiana2d
Crowned resilience: The history of African American hair
The history of Black hair goes far beyond aesthetics — it tells a powerful story of resistance, identity and cultural ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution2d
On 10th anniversary, Black History Month Series explored how African Americans built Atlanta
Shirley Franklin is a tough critic. Especially of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. That is why I approached her with caution last week after a lecture and book signing by the esteemed scholar David ...
Get To Know Malika Pryor, Chief Learning & Engagement Officer, Of Charleston’s International African American Museum
The stylish multi-hyphenate opens up about her important role in shaping the way people view Black history, present and ...