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African American Parade celebrates black history, joy
"I love Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks because everything you see here is because of them, and they made freedom for every race and everything," said a fourth grader at Meadowview Elementary School.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Irish, African American connection linked by slavery, neighborhoods, tragedy
While historical tensions have been acknowledged, a shared solidarity and activism highlighted the relationship between Blacks and the Irish in the U.S., which would be defined by social, cultural
The theme of Black History Month 2025 is ‘African Americans and Labor’
Groups celebrating Black History Month are including this year’s theme of African Americans and Labor as part of their commemorations.
JMRL launches event calendar for Black History Month
To kick things off, the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library branches across central Virginia will be hosting a wide range of events to celebrate Black history.
Where to celebrate Black History Month 2025 around West Michigan
West Michigan residents looking to honor and celebrate Black History Month have a series of various activities to partake in this year. Black History Month honors the achievements and contributions of African Americans to the country every February.
Black History Month: When it started, why it's so significant in the US
Black History Month was officially recognized almost 50 years ago. Here's what to know about the month-long celebration of Black culture.
120 Inspiring Black History Month Quotes
February is Black History Month and we've rounded up 120 inspiring Black History Month quotes from civil rights icons including Martin Luther King Jr., Frederick Douglass and W.E.B. Du Bois. These powerful public figures have left a mark on our country with their insightful words,
Alsobrooks grills Kennedy on belief that Black Americans should get different vaccine schedules
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) on Thursday grilled Department of Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s ...
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One of the Oldest Surviving Operas by a Black American Composer Will Be Performed for the First Time—138 Years After It Was Written
Edmond Dédé's 1887 magnum opus "Morgiane"—billed as "the most important opera never heard"—will finally get its premiere ...
Tucker Carlson Says Meghan Markle Does Not Represent Black Americans
Tucker Carlson says Meghan Markle was used as a proxy by "a whole class of people whose cart was being overturned by Trump." ...
Everything we know so far about the American Airlines jet that crashed into a Black Hawk helicopter
Rescue craft are in the Potomac River below the site of the collision with D.C. fire chief John Donnelly saying "we don't ...
What we know so far about the American Airlines-Black Hawk helicopter crash
The search and rescue mission was transitioning to a recovery mission, and no survivors were expected, DC Fire and EMS Chief ...
What Trump’s cabinet picks mean for Black Americans as hearings continue
With each announcement of a Cabinet nominee, Trump moved closer to assembling a team of advisers with a long history of ...
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African American Children’s Book Fair marks 33 years of championing literacy
The book fair is meant to inspire the next generation of readers by making books accessible to all while serving the need of ...
Amid Trump’s Anti-Diversity Effort, Black History Month Takes on New Meaning
Feb. 1 marks the first day of Black History Month, and suddenly the study of the Black experience may feel like an act of ...