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Justice Department plans to launch civil rights review into 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre that destroyed Black Wall Street
The Justice Department has announced plans to launch a review of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the worst acts of violence against Black Americans in U.S. history. The massacre involved a white mob attacking a prosperous Black district in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The announcement, made Monday, is part of a federal cold-case initiative that…
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From ‘devil’s child’ to the stage, here are 5 things trailblazing ballerina Michaela DePrince will be remembered for
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Beyoncé dominated the charts with Cowboy Carter, but gets zero nominations from Country Music Awards?
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Besides Senegal, these are the only African countries with satellites in space
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I am a Gen Z Christian. Here is why the Paris Olympics ceremonies were blasphemous and a red flag for today’s youth
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Bridging cultures and igniting change: Africa-America Institute (AAI) celebrates 40th anniversary with a nod to the future
The Africa-America Institute (AAI) celebrated a monumental milestone with its 40th Annual Awards Gala, a night filled with powerful leaders, dignitaries, diplomats, and cultural icons. Held in midtown Manhattan, the event brought together over 500 guests to honor the achievements of African and diaspora leaders who have made significant strides in education, entrepreneurship, and cultural…
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We now know the face of 3,500-year-old Amenhotep I thanks to scientists who reconstructed his image
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Amy Sherald set to become first black contemporary artist to hold solo exhibition at national portrait gallery
Amy Sherald is set to make history as the first Black contemporary artist to hold a solo exhibition...
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10 famous Haitian Americans you should know
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The history of Belmont, an upscale Black suburb in Maryland that was halted by White developers
In 1906, four Black businessmen – Charles Cuney, Michel Dumas, James Neill, and Alexander Sautterwhite – set their sights on creating an upscale Black suburb in Maryland. They subsequently launched the ambitious project by buying acres of land at a location close to the Washington, D.C. line, per What I’m Reading. Unfortunately, their vision could…
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The history behind the Salaga Slave Market In Ghana
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The little-known story of Gertie Davis, the adopted daughter of Harriet Tubman
Gertie Davis was the adopted daughter of Harriet Tubman, and remains a little-known figure...
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Here is what will happen as the Titanic disintegrates undersea after 112 years since the wreck
More than 112 years after it sank to the ocean floor, the wreck of the RMS Titanic is showing...
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5-year-old honored by police for saving mom’s life after she suddenly fainted
Zoey Reddick was awarded by the Skokie Police Department last Wednesday for her bravery and intelligence. When her mother, Jessica Reddick, became unconscious, the 5-year-old dialed 911, saving her life. During the May incident, she informed the operator, “Um, I was in my room watching TV, and my mom just fainted. Can you come hurry?…
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Meet Filda Bandas, the only left-footed female footballer in South Sudan
Filda Bandas is carving a unique path for herself. Being the only left-footed player at the...
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Ferlanda Fox Nixon is now the first African American and first woman to lead this Newark business group
Ferlanda Fox Nixon made history this month as the first black woman to be appointed to lead...
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Angel Reese points finger at media over WNBA players being racially targeted by fans
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Texas entrepreneur acquires largest historic building in his hometown built over a century ago
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Founder Lorenzo Lewis goes from being born in jail to owning a company worth $20 million
Lorenzo Lewis was born in prison because his mother was jailed at the time of his birth. He...
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From humble beginnings, Candace Mitchell’s haircare company just raised $5.9m and is now valued at $50m
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How Kansas City Chiefs’ Marquise Brown started a real estate firm to help fellow NFL players
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