1619 Project: America’s Racial History Reexamined
The 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones sparked national debate about America's racial history and slavery's impact. Despite winning a Pulitzer Prize, it faced political backlash...
Ida B. Wells Birth Anniversary
Born July 16, 1862, Ida B. Wells was a pioneering civil rights activist who fought against lynching and championed women's suffrage. She refused to give...
Martin Luther King Jr’s Legacy Today
RadioFacts explores what Martin Luther King Jr might think about today's America at 83, examining progress and setbacks in the black community 45 years later....
Black Cultural Info Trust Launches Protect
The National Black Cultural Information Trust launches the Protect Black History Initiative to distribute Black history resources to communities facing hostility toward teaching Black history...
Black Creator & Hip Rock Star Announces Exclusive World
Jessica Garrett Modkins announces the world premiere of Miami's Richmond Heights: The Black Shangri-La, a 2-part DocuSeries exploring Black WWII veterans' community....
Rosewood Foundation Centennial Commemoration
The Descendants of Rosewood Foundation announces a week-long centennial commemoration at University of Florida from January 8-14, 2023, honoring the 1923 Rosewood Massacre victims and...
Ava DuVernay’s August 28 Short Film to Air on OWN Network
Ava DuVernay's short film 'August 28: A Day in the Life of a People' airs on OWN Network, featuring star-studded cast exploring pivotal moments in...
Black Families Embrace Homeschooling Over Public Schools
Black families are increasingly turning to homeschooling after COVID revealed gaps in Black history education and cultural representation in public schools....
Beachfront Property Bruces Beach Returned to Heirs
Los Angeles County voted 5-0 to return Bruce's Beach property to descendants of Willa and Charles Bruce, who lost their Black resort to eminent domain...
Sidney Poitier, Groundbreaking Actor, Dies at 94
Sidney Poitier, the groundbreaking first Black actor to win a Best Actor Oscar, has died at age 94. The trailblazing star broke barriers in 1964...
Questlove’s Summer of Soul Wins Best Documentary
Questlove's documentary Summer of Soul wins Best Documentary from the National Board of Review, giving it major Oscar buzz for its celebration of the 1969...
One of Malcolm X’s Twin Daughters has Died
Malikah Shabazz, one of Malcolm X's twin daughters, has died at age 56. She was found by her daughter and appears to have died of...
Bruce’s Beach Returned to Black Descendants
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill returning Bruce's Beach property to Black descendants after racially motivated seizure nearly a century ago. The Manhattan Beach land...
North Miami Beach Declares Juneteenth a Municipal Holiday
North Miami Beach becomes first city in Miami-Dade County to declare Juneteenth an official municipal holiday with paid time off for employees....
See Tom Joyner Featured on NBC News in 1985 (video)
Watch Tom Joyner featured on NBC News in 1985 as 'The Fly Jock' who flew daily between Dallas and Chicago radio shows. A true radio...
Kamala Harris Makes History as First Female Vice President
Kamala Harris makes history as the first female Vice President in America's 244-year history. The article explores pioneering women like Shirley Chisholm who paved the...
Former Black Panther: Wayne Then and Now
Former Black Panther Party founding member Pastor Wayne Jenkins speaks to JSU students about his fight for racial and social justice in a virtual presentation....
1966 CBS News: Black Disenfranchisement
1966 CBS News documentary explores Black disenfranchisement in urban tenements. Historic footage reveals community struggles and church's central role....
Morgan State University recognized as historical site by APS
Morgan State University receives APS historical designation for being birthplace of National Society of Black Physicists in 1977. Recognition honors university's role in advancing Black...
Juneteenth Panel Discussion Invitation from Chesnutt Library
Chesnutt Library hosted a virtual Juneteenth panel discussion on June 19, 2020, featuring Dr. Valerie Johnson from Shaw University exploring African American history....
Pharrell & VA Gov. Declare Juneteenth Paid Holiday
Pharrell Williams joined Virginia Governor Northam to declare Juneteenth a paid state holiday. The Virginia-born producer calls it 'proper recognition' and vows it's just the...
Jack Dorsey Makes Juneteenth Official Holiday at Twitter
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announces Juneteenth as an official company holiday for employees. The move reflects growing corporate recognition of the historic day....
”s Dream Hamtpon Readies for Black Wall Street Documentary
Dream Hampton prepares new documentary exploring Black Wall Street history. The acclaimed filmmaker continues her focus on Black cultural narratives....
Killer Mike Promotes Black History at REVOLT Summit
Killer Mike promoted black history education at the REVOLT Summit, intervening in a debate between Candace Owens and T.I. while advocating for diverse perspectives in...
Ebro on Anderson.Paak’s Mom’s Prison Time & Black History
Ebro educates Rosenberg about why some Black people have issues with dogs during Anderson.Paak interview discussing his mother's background and new Atlanta home....