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On This Day, July 5: Larry Doby becomes 1st Black player in MLB's American League
In 1865, William Booth founded the Salvation Army in London. In 1916, children under 16 were banned from New York City ...
No, Black people may not be joining all of your protests. But they are still resisting
Black Americans’ call to sit out of Trump protests and marches post-election hasn’t exactly translated to inaction.
3 beaches where Black Americans found and fought for freedom in a racist world
Many Americans are flocking to the country’s beaches this weekend to celebrate the Fourth of July. These sandy retreats hold ...
8 Very Black American Ways To Celebrate Independence Day
Celebrate Independence Day with unique Black American traditions. Explore 8 vibrant ways to honor freedom and heritage ...
Spike Lee’s ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ to Kick Off Opening Weekend of Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival
The opening lineup also includes Mara Brock Akil's 'Forever' and Mike Tollin's sports documentary 'Unraveling George.' ...
Black Americans Find Out Which African Tribe They're From
Three Black Americans find out which tribe and people group they share genetic fingerprints with in Africa! What else are we ...
Why Black unemployment just rose to its highest level since January 2022
Unemployment among Black Americans last month reached its highest level in more than three years, in stark contrast to the broader labor market’s stunning resilience.
Fiber is important: New Berkeley exhibit celebrates African-American quilts
Quilts carried during the migration of millions of Black people from the South star at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific ...