He’s the first Black American to compose a full opera. It’s finally being staged after 138 years
The earliest known, full-length opera composed by a Black American, “Morgiane,” will premiere this week in Washington, DC, ...
D.C. plane crash live updates: All 3 black boxes found, 67 dead after American Airlines jet collides with military helicopter
A commercial plane with 60 passengers and four crew members on board collided with a military helicopter with a crew of three ...
Black American Heritage flag raising held in Springfield
On Saturday in Springfield, the community celebrated the first day of Black History Month, by raising the Black American ...
Iowa African American Hall of Fame looks for new home
The Hall of Fame has remained dormant for years. Under new custodianship, there are hopes of bringing it back to life.
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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 ...
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 secretary nominee Robert F.
Rosenwald Schools provided education for African Americans during segregation
In Southwest Louisiana, there were about 18 Rosenwald Schools built with seven in Calcasieu Parish. The Rosenwald fund wasn’t only for schools. He also provided grants towards building ...
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Durham’s Black History Is a Large Part of Durham History
In honor of Black History Month, Duke celebrates African Americans’ distinctive achievements in Durham. While Duke has had an ...