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(OSV News) – This year marks the 160th anniversary of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the last Confederate state that continued to uphold the practice of slavery two years after it was abolished in the country – an event marked by Juneteenth, a federal holiday since 2021. While Catholics have noted this significant […]
by Kandiss Edwards June 15, 2025 Many respondents had similar sentiment: The American Dream never existed and Black Americans need to build their own dream. America is rolling back the progress Black people have diligently fought for. In anticipation of Juneteenth, the day the final enslaved people were freed, two years after emancipation, BET . […]
Instead of just focusing on historical figures, for Black History Month, WHYY is telling stories of black people who are breaking barriers in real time. This is the final story in the series. Read the third installment here. — It’s almost like the script of an indie movie that resonates with more and more people as […]
Ana Faguy BBC News, Washington DC BBC When Donald Trump made a historic return to power earlier this year, it was with the help of voters who represented a diverse coalition of backgrounds – truck drivers, veterans, business owners and more. They represented a wide range of perspectives that helped explain Trump’s enduring appeal. But […]
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The month of February is Black History Month in the United States, where the country celebrates its Black population and honors the contributions of African Americans to society. VOA’s Ignatius Annor revisits his time at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jnr. Memorial in Washington D.C in 2023. In this reporting, he spoke to two African […]
Staff photo / Bob Coupland Warren residents George Bossard, left, who served in the U.S. Navy, and Roy Yancey, who served in the U.S. Army, were among a panel of seven local black veterans who shared their experiences Monday at the Trumbull County Veterans Service Commission in Warren. A Black History Program with other veterans […]
February, a month of remembrance and a month of reflection on how African Americans shaped the history of America. We take a moment to reflect back on the struggles and achievements of those who came before us. When it comes to Black History Month, I think about how much African American lives impacted our country’s […]
Life and death, foal to retiree, our bloggers this year tackled some of the most deeply touching topics with grace and feeling. Read on for our favorite blogs of 2024—and perhaps keep the tissues handy. Can Work-Life Balance—And A Savings Account—Exist In The
The Professional Achievement category in the Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) program honors mid-career professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) who have made important advances in their career, and is acknowledged as a leader of large STEM initiatives. The 2023 nominees for the Professional Achievement Award are Paige Brown, an electrical […]