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First proposed by Black educators and the Black United Students at Kent State University in 1969, Black History Month, celebrated annually in February in the US, is an opportunity to celebrate Black voices, achievements, and to reflect on the central role of African Americans throughout US history. Princeton University Press is proud to publish books that engage […]
Artwork from a Canal Exploration Center exhibit shows Captain John Malvin arriving at Lock 38 on his boat, The Auburn. NPS Image John Malvin and Lewis Clarke lived during the 1800s, and their stories connect to the Ohio & Erie Canal. The canal extended from the Ohio River through the . . .
Published 21 hours ago Submitted by Jazz Pharmaceuticals Originally published by Jazz Pharmaceuticals on LinkedIn In honor of U.S. Black History Month, JazzSoul, the affinity forum created to support Black employees and their allies and foster inclusive conversations at Jazz, celebrated the many contributions of people from the African diaspora. Over the course of the […]
MUSEUMS ACROSS THE NATION are surveying more than 150 years of African African American art. Coinciding with Black History Month, the exhibitions engage a spectrum of themes presenting an expansive look at Black artistic production. From Sacramento, Calif., to Cincinnati, Ohio, Charlotte, N.C., and New York City, the exhibitions highlight the work of women artists, […]
Source: Universal History Archive / Getty Throughout America’s complicated history, the concept of Black leadership and its glorious burden is often difficult to understand. From the rebellious tales of slaves fighting the Antebellum thumb for freedom to the powerful players from the Civil Rights movement, Black leaders have stood on the front lines for centuries, […]
CLEVELAND, Ohio — I think often about things people miss when they walk about with their eyes wide shut. They tend not to see the beauty that surrounds them. They don’t hear much either. But what they see seems more enduring than what they hear. They can ill-afford to miss such sights. Yet people do. […]
Black Star, the famed photo agency based in New York, has in many ways, shaped modern photojournalism. Over 80 years, the photographers who worked through Black Star have covered major events, those in power, and the daily lives of people around the globe through war and peace. Many of the famed photojournalists you can call […]
Research projects at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) and Virginia State University (VSU) are exploring the potential for sustainable sources. (Photo contributor: Clickontheway, Shutterstock.com) Recently, two UMES researchers won an Energy Innovation Seed Grant to investigate the possibility of converting industrial hemp into bioethanol. Dr. Jurgen Schwarz, chairman of UMES’ Department of Agriculture, […]
Research projects at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) and Virginia State University (VSU) are exploring the potential for sustainable sources. (Photo contributor: Clickontheway, Shutterstock.com) Recently, two UMES researchers won an Energy Innovation Seed Grant to investigate the possibility of converting industrial hemp into bioethanol. Dr. Jurgen Schwarz, chairman of UMES’ Department of Agriculture, […]