What Black history has to do with the Cretaceous period
Known today as the “Black Belt,” the southeastern United States was once covered by an ancient sea—one that continues to ...
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From the Antebellum South to the Civil Rights Movement, Black American Women Have Long Told Their Stories Through Quilts
In a new exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery, over 30 works showcase the significance of this ...
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Three Tools to Help Teach About Black Historical Figures in a Modern Light
Dawnavyn James, an elementary school educator who specializes in Black history, reached a turning point in her teaching when a student asked, “Did people see in black and white a long time ago?” The ...
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Rebuilding Black Wealth: Lessons From Black Wall Street
CEO of the National Institute of Community Economic Development that are shaping modern Black history by transforming financial access and empowering Black communities to build lasting wealth.
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7 moments in Black banking reshape modern justice fight
The Hip Hop Caucus has organized a virtual event titled “History of Black Banking: From Reconstruction To Modern Financial Activism” scheduled for February 19 2024. This gathering represents a ...
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Historians discuss Sundown Towns and their impact on Black Americans
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Black History Month is a time to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions Black Americans have made to society, but some parts of the fight for equality can be ...