by Stacy M. Brown William Lacy Clay Sr., a civil rights leader, legislative powerhouse, and one of the 13 founding
Category: Black History
Oregon Bill Threatens the Future of Black-Owned Newspapers and Community Journalism
by Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis For decades, The Skanner newspaper in Portland, the Portland Observer and the Portland Medium have
Does Another Thaddeus Stevens Exist?
by E. Faye Williams With all of this shameful racist stuff going on more than usual, I took the time to
Transforming the Road
by Marian Wright Edelman “A true revolution of values will soon cause us to question the fairness and justice of many
The History They Fear Is the Truth We Carry
by Ben Jealous The last living link of my family’s story of origin in antebellum Southern Virginia died at age 105
Erasing Black History? These Unions Say Not on Their Watch
by Quintessa Williams, Special to The Informer via Word in Black Black Wall Street, the Red Summer of 1919, redlining, the
Pinterest unveils “Tailored” Black History Month campaign: A tribute to Black fashion
(Black PR Wire) In celebration of Black History Month, Pinterest and Blackboard, Pinterest’s resource group for Black employees and allies, are
Senators Seek Federal Recognition of African Diaspora Heritage Month
by WI Web Staff U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., is a co-sponsor of legislation to formally designate September as African Diaspora
Generations of Love: Preserving Holiday Traditions in Caribbean-American Families
by Mya Trujillo Spanning from November to January, the holiday season is a time dedicated to upholding numerous religious, cultural
How Haiti’s Independence Day Celebrations Connect Generations to Fight for Freedom
by Mya Trujillo Every Jan. 1, while many commemorate the new year, Haitian families and communities across the globe eagerly convene
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