Black History
“The more you erase, the more we replace” – Jamie Foxx speaks out against erasing Black History
Jamie Foxx is voicing his frustration over efforts to diminish the achievements of Black people, calling out attacks on Black history and diversity initiatives. Speaking with Extra’s Melvin Robert at the L.A. premiere of Number One on the Call Sheet, the 57-year-old entertainer emphasized the importance of preserving and telling Black stories. “You don’t realize…
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“Should I run again?” – Trump hints at third-term bid during Black History Month event
U.S. President Donald Trump has once again hinted at the possibility of running for a third...
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Expert tags Donald Trump’s Black History Month proclamation as ‘sanitized’ and ‘incomplete’
A proclamation made by President Donald Trump on Black History Month has been opposed by an...
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Florida students are giving up Saturdays to learn Black history lessons their schools don’t teach
Florida students are sacrificing their Saturday mornings to fill gaps in Black history education...
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These twin sisters just bought Woodland Plantation, where America’s largest slave revolt began in 1811
Growing up in Wallace, Louisiana, Jocyntia “Jo” Banner and her sister Joyceia “Joy” Banner first heard of the enslaved people’s uprising in 1811 from their grandmother. Today,...
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How this teacher is taking Black History Month to another level by dressing up as historical figures
Tamika Burton uses her talents to push the boundaries of education. In her Black History class, the high school teacher, who teaches Spanish at Collegium Charter School in Exton, not only imparts knowledge...
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Five interesting things about African jews you probably didn’t know
Much of the Arabian penunsula- situated northeast of Africa on the Arabian Plate and includes countries like Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)- was Jewish before the rise...
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How famed activist Angela Davis narrowly escaped the death penalty in 1972
In October 1970, American political activist Angela Davis was arrested after a warrant was issued on the charges of aggravated kidnapping and first-degree murder in the death of Judge Harold Haley. However,...
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Look of the Week: David Oyelowo
David Oyelowo attended the Selma premiere at The Newseum in Washington, DC wearing all black denim.
