Generations later, a remedy to destroying Black neighborhoods is fulfilled in Michigan
Yet while white people felt welcomed, many Black residents said their civil rights were violated. In 1971, after a trial, U.S. District Judge Damon Keith ruled that the city had intentionally targeted ...
How residents are preserving the history of Black neighborhoods
Uncover the nearly erased, but not forgotten, histories of these Black communities and their testament to resilience, from ...
Black Futures | What it means to be a Black family in San Diego
As Black History Month continues, we spotlight the diverse experiences that shape the Black community in San Diego. This year ...
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After Confederate Forces Captured Their Children, These Black Mothers Fought to Reunite Their Families
During the Civil War, Confederates targeted free Black people in the North, kidnapping them to sell into slavery. After the ...
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Black People Who Were Adopted By White Families, What Do You Want People To Know?
I f you're Black and were adopted by white parents, tell us about your experience and what you want people to know. Use the ...
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Connecticut man helps Black people trace their ancestry back to enslavement
Through his nonprofit organization, the Alex Breanne Corporation, John Mills helped 50 people build their family tree that ...
Arkansas library hosts expo to celebrate Black family culture and history preservation
As we kick off Black History Month, the Central Arkansas Library System hosted its third annual Black Family Expo, a celebration of family and culture.
February is Black History Month. Here's the history behind the celebration
Often called the "Father of Black History," Virginia native and scholar Carter G. Woodson started Negro History Week in ...
The 21 best TV shows by Black creators on Netflix
Here's a peek at some of our favorite Netflix TV shows with talented Black creators at their helm. Everything from comedies to gripping dramas, including "Top Boy," "When They See Us," and "Family ...