by Mya Trujillo Spanning from November to January, the holiday season is a time dedicated to upholding numerous religious, cultural
Category: Black History
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
A Holiday Lesson
by Marian Wright Edelman On Dec. 24, 1967, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered the message at Ebenezer Baptist Church
Congress Honors Shirley Chisholm With Congressional Gold Medal for Trailblazing Legacy
by Stacy M. Brown U.S. Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.) and Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.-12) announced the passage of bipartisan legislation awarding
Legendary Producer Quincy Jones Dies at 91, Leaving a Monumental Legacy in Music and Culture
by Stacy M. Brown Quincy Jones, the record producer, arranger and cultural trailblazer whose influence spanned more than seven decades, has
Colonial Williamsburg Restores America’s Oldest Black Schoolhouse, Uncovering a Legacy of Education and Resilience
by Stacy M. Brown Colonial Williamsburg is nearing completion on the restoration of the Williamsburg Bray School, the oldest surviving schoolhouse for
Princeton Poll Highlights Surge in Support for Reparations, Despite Implementation Doubts
By Stacy Brown A new study from Princeton University, in partnership with Liberation Ventures, offers a comprehensive look at public
Advocates Weigh in On California Black Caucus Reparations Package
ByCalifornia Black Media By Antonio Ray Harvey On Feb. 21, the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) held a press conference at the
Charlamagne Tha God Helps Capture DNC Chair Jaime Harrison’s Inspiring Journey in PBS Documentary
by Stacy M. Brown Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison’s political odyssey mirrors a narrative of triumph over adversity. Raised by his
Intriguing Insights: Joy Reid Explores Medgar and Myrlie Evers’ Love Story and Impact on Civil Rights
by Stacy M. Brown In an interview with the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s “Let It Be Known” morning show, celebrated journalist,
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