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.
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
A.M. ATL: Welcome to Black History Month
Morning, y’all! Punxsutawney Phil (whose name I spelled right on the first try, not to brag) saw his shadow yesterday, which means six more weeks of winter. Whatever, you giant weather rodent. We were all running around in shorts this weekend,
‘Black Wings’ exhibit showcases history of African Americans in aviation
The Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center will feature “Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight” through May 3.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: African spirit and culture shaped American music and instruments
Enslaved Africans seeking to reconnect with their lost cultural traditions brought African concepts to instruments in the American musical mainstream, creating popular new American music genres
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.
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,
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, ...
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How a brotherhood of sleeping car porters shaped Black America’s middle class
Frustrated that the American Railway Union had refused to accept Black railway workers, which by 1925 had swelled to more that 10,000 porters, Randolph led a push to form the Brotherhood of Sleeping ...
Learn more about North Carolina’s rich Black history through these 10 iconic landmarks
From the site of Durham’s Black Wall Street, where Black-owned businesses thrived, to the site of the state’s oldest surviving African Church, built more than 160 years ago, there’s no shortage of ...
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 ...
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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20 Must-Read Books For Every African American
Every African American should read—or reread—this list of 20 books that amplify the voices that shaped our collective consciousness.
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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 ...
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African American equal rights leader lived in Altoona during the 1800s
William Nesbit, an African American man who moved to Blair County in the mid-1800s was instrumental in helping others secure ...