The Trump administration wants to rid America’s naitonal monuments and museums of what they see as ‘woke’ interpretations of US history.
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Ona Judge was 1 of 9 people George Washington owned when he lived in the President’s House in Philadelphia. The city will recognize her legacy each May 21.
Victor Glover will become the first Black astronaut to orbit the Moon – but he is part of a long line of Black explorers, many forgotten through history. New research is giving York his due.
In the early 20th century, Detroit’s Black medical professionals created a network of health care institutions in response to racial discrimination and exclusion.
This year marks the 150th birthday of Colorado and is a chance to examine the state’s history.
In 1912, a young Black woman’s supposed religious beliefs were quickly blamed to make sense of a terrifying crime spree.
Ona Judge was one of 9 people George Washington owned when he lived in the President’s House in Philadelphia.
Research reveals that the enduring legacy of racism in medicine contributes to suboptimal communication and poor quality care for women.
Augustus Tolton was ordained in Rome in 1886. Previously, the only Black Catholic priests in the US had been men who presented themselves as white.
Mae Reeves was the creative and business force behind Mae’s Millinery, a pioneering boutique near the corner of 60th and Market streets in Philadelphia.
Detroit’s Black population grew sixfold from 1910 to 1920, and many businesses that sprouted to welcome the newcomers flourished.
A packed public meeting at a senior center in January 2025 continues a Philly tradition that dates back to a meeting at Mother Bethel AME Church in January 1817.
Diverse curricula are needed to acknowledge hidden histories, foster a shared humanity and a vision for a shared, socially just, future.
Through archival research and in-depth interviews, a new report documents the presence, backgrounds, motivations and experiences of Black Canadians in politics.
Nat King Cole’s success paved the way for future generations of Black artists.
Peterson stands among the greatest virtuosi of musical history. He voiced stylistic grace, impeccable command of his instrument and the execution of spiritual freedom.
Portraits of enslaved people from the 19th century are unusual. But a Connecticut artist named William H. Townsend decided to draw the rebels as they stood trial, leaving behind an invaluable record.
Belle da Costa Greene, who was JP Morgan’s librarian, became a lively fixture at Gilded Age mansions, country retreats, auction houses and art galleries. She was also a Black woman who passed as white.
Both genres recently celebrated big birthdays. From their origins in the clubs and jams of the 1970s and 1980s, house and hip-hop have become global cultural forces.
In an era when mainstream radio and major record labels often ignored Black music, these stores provided a crucial alternative.
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