History
Portraits of Frederick Douglass, Mary McLeod Bethune, and Dr. Carter G. Woodson Public domain/Library of Congress SPECIAL EVENTS Saturday, February 1, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm “Walk with Dr. Woodson: An Annual D.C. Tradition!” at Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS (1318 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005). Walk literally in the footsteps of the […]
Black History Month is upon us, and there’s no better place to observe it than Atlanta, which is steeped in civil rights history and current happenings. From art to expos to tours of the city, there are so many ways to observe this important part of American history. Here are our recommendations. Martin Luther King […]
President Donald Trump showing a signed executive order on Day 4. Photo : AP Amid a host of executive orders signed by President Donald Trump over the first four days in office, claims that he has canceled Black History Month started doing rounds on social media. Several posts were made, including some websites publishing the […]
Tune in throughout the month for inspiring stories, powerful interviews, and thought-provoking discussions. Let’s celebrate together the rich heritage and contributions of African Americans! JOURNEYS OF BLACK MATHEMATICIANS – Documentary/SeriesAfrican Americans have played major roles as researchers and educators in mathematics. This documentary series conveys a rich history with compelling stories of contemporary Black mathematicians, […]
Minnijean Brown-Trickey, who is one of the nine children who suffered all manners of threats, intimidation and humiliation to desegregate Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1957 in a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights movement speaks to a packed crowd at the 42nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Services at the […]
For 34-year-old Stephán McGrue and his family, the historic Altadena area has been a haven for decades. McGrue’s relatives – some from Haiti, some from Oklahoma – were drawn to Altadena because of its breathtaking scenery and comfortable living, an opportunity to be surrounded by nature at an affordable price. “What got our Black families […]
February marks Black History Month in Canada, a time when we seek to recognize, celebrate, and amplify the voices of Black Canadians. Today and every day, we are reminded of the profound impact that Black Canadians have had, and continue to have, in shaping Canada’s cultural, social, and political landscapes. We also seek to honour […]
Within moments of meeting historian Miranda Kaufmann, I learn not to make flippant assumptions about race and history. Here we are in Moorgate, I say. Is it called that because it was a great hub of black Tudor life? “You have to be careful with anything like that,” she winces, “because, for all you know, […]
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Sometime in 1619, a Portuguese slave ship, the São João Bautista, traveled across the Atlantic Ocean with a hull filled with human cargo: captive Africans from Angola, in southwestern Africa. The men, women and children, most likely from the kingdoms of Ndongo and Kongo, endured the horrific journey, bound for a life of enslavement in […]