Defense agency bans Black History Month and other 'special observances'
The Pentagon's intelligence arm has barred any celebrations related to MLK Jr. Day, Women's History Month and other such ...
Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations and myths
Black History Month wasn’t always a monthlong celebration. In February 1926, historian and author Carter G. Woodson created ...
International Civil Rights Museum in Greensboro preserves history of Greensboro Four 65 years later
Remembrances are happening January 31 and February 1, marking the 65th anniversary of the Greensboro sit-ins. The building ...
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Black performers have a long and proud tradition on Broadway
Among myriad offerings on Broadway these days are shows that reflect and represent the generations-old traditions of Black ...
When is Black History Month? Everything to know about its history and more
Here's everything to know about Black History Month, including when it is, where it was first celebrated and this year's ...
Black History Month: When it started, why it's so significant in the US
Black History Month was officially recognized almost 50 years ago. Here's what to know about the month-long celebration of Black culture.
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One of the Oldest Surviving Operas by a Black American Composer Will Be Performed for the First Time—138 Years After It Was Written
Edmond Dédé's 1887 magnum opus "Morgiane"—billed as "the most important opera never heard"—will finally get its premiere ...
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San Antonio Zoo to celebrate members all month long in February
The San Antonio Zoo is set to roll out a month-long celebration dedicated to zoo members. February is the zoo’s Member ...
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‘I stand on the shoulders of giants’: Judge honors black history in Bexar County’s judicial system
As Black History Month kicks off, one Bexar County judge is honoring the few black judges who came before her in a special meet and greet event.
Rockford Public Library gets ready to start its Black History Month reading program
Almost 40,000 people voiced their feedback the last time the park district wanted public input in 2018. This turned into ...
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After D.C. plane crash, Trump's DEI attacks are getting old and dangerous | Opinion
The midair collision, caused when an Army helicopter with three passengers slammed into an American Airlines jet carrying 64 people, resulted in a fiery explosion over the Potomac River. It is also ...
Tamara Lanier writes about fighting Harvard to reclaim her ancestor’s narrative
In "From These Roots," the author chronicles a legal and personal journey to restore dignity to her enslaved relative.