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Cowboys are so often depicted like John Wayne—meaning, as a white man on a horse. For a long time, this representation has overshadowed the existence, and importance, of Black cowboys, but in the 19th century, an estimated one in four cowboys was Black. They were often barred from competing against white riders in rodeos, though, […]
New York district attorney accuses two prominent art dealers of the illegal trafficking of antiquities worth $3m. Prosecutors in New York City have announced that they returned to Cambodia and Indonesia 30 antiquities that were looted, sold or illegally transferred by networks of American antiquities dealers and traffickers. The antiquities were valued at a total […]
BALTIMORE — During the oppressive era of Jim Crow Laws, Black people were often excluded from public beaches along the Chesapeake Bay. However, a section of beach on the Annapolis Neck Peninsula, purchased by a formerly enslaved man, became a hub for Black culture, recreation and entertainment. It hosted the likes of Ray Charles and […]
The U.S. military’s ongoing embrace of the far-left culture war has drawn increased attention and ire from lawmakers. Despite Pentagon officials waving off concerns, a steady stream of evidence has shown that the most progressive ideas on race, gender and sexuality have become the norm, in particular within the administrative parts of the U.S. military. […]
In his first book, photojournalist and visual artist Ivan McClellan takes us on a journey into cowboy culture in the US – and one thing is for sure, it’s not like the movies of old. Eight Seconds: Black Rodeo Culture by Ivan McClellan is the new photography book published by Damiani, and captures a gritty unedited […]
Barrel racer Kortnee Solomon on her horse at her home in Hempstead, Texas. A horn blares, the stall gate opens, and out comes a raging 2,000-pound bull, bucking its hind legs wildly to knock a rodeo rider off its back. Red dirt fills the air as the crowd cheers, and a countdown begins. For the […]
By Paul Revoir and Lettice Bromovsky 21:52 08 Mar 2024, updated 22:42 08 Mar 2024 Another West End theatre will hold performances for predominantly-black audiences, despite the Prime Minister’s warning that such shows are ‘wrong and divisive’. Blue, a play about the shooting of a black motorist in the US, will have two ‘Black Out […]
In the rich tapestry of American history, Black History Month serves as a crucial reminder of the diverse voices and experiences that shape the nation’s narrative. Within this celebration, the contributions of Caribbean American women stand as a testament to the complexities of identity and the enduring fight for equality. From the political arena to […]
This Nov. 11, 2023 image provided by the Soulsville Foundation shows, from left, Stax Music Academy students Lauren Sanders, Pasley Thompson, Teiona Echols (holding hands with) Rickey Fondren, Joi Stubbs, Zander Henley, Johnathan Cole Jr. from the cast of “Stax Meets Motown.” The online show to commemorate Black History Month features music from Memphis-based Stax […]
by Brian Major Last updated: 8:05 AM ET, Wed February 21, 2024 Black History is American history, but it’s also global history. The complex narrative that forms the history of African people and their global descendants is an epic tale of struggle and adversity mingled with achievement and accomplishment. The saga remains ongoing, with Black […]