This Week In Black History

The Role of Black History in Our Current Racial Discourse • EBONY

This is an important Black History Month. Last summer’s Black Lives Matter protests brought racism to the forefront of our national discourse. The demonstrations were sparked by current events, particularly the deaths of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, but the BLM rallying cry is a response to

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Dr. Clarence S. Green Became Black America's First Certified Neurosurgeon Today in 1955

Photo credits: The Montreal Neurological Institute Largely because of the advances of the Civil Rights movement in the mid-20th century, an increasing number of African-Americans have had the opportunity to become physicians. Many entered the distinguished field of neurosurgery. Others have made

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Source: Black Then

Black History Month Goes Virtual With 2021 Programming at the DIA | Digital Daily | The Michigan Chronicle

The Detroit Institute of Arts is putting a call out for participation with its virtual programs during its Black History Month 2021 programming. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the museum’s yearly Black History Month programs will be online for the first time, according to its website. The DIA will

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Black Abolitionists: William Still “The Father of the Underground Railroad”

By Lestey Gist, The Gist of Freedom William Still was the Black abolitionist from Philadelphia who was described by the New York Times as 'The Father of the Underground Railroad'. He commissioned Harriet Tubman's rescue missions. This famous abolitionist literally wrote the Underground Railroad

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Source: Black Then

Black Abolitionists: Charlotte E. Ray The First African American Female Lawyer in The United States

By Lestey Gist, The Gist of Freedom Charlotte E. Ray - The first woman to practice and argue in the Supreme Court in Washington D.C. ~Born January 13, 1850 – January 4, 1911 - Charlotte was the first African-American female lawyer in the United States. Ray was born in New York City to Charlotte

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Source: Black Then

Today in 1891, Black Inventor Philip Downing Patented the First Version of Today's Mailbox

Photo credits: Prezi.com In 1891, anyone interested in mailing a letter would have to make the long trip to the post office. However, a thoughtful Black inventor sought to change that. Philip B. Downing (pictured) designed a metal box with four legs, which he patented on October 27, 1891. He

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Source: Black Then

Businesswoman Mellody Hobson Makes History After Being Named Starbucks’ Board Chairwoman

Businesswoman Mellody Hobson has been named chairwoman of Starbucks’ board of directors, making her the first Black woman to serve in the role.

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Black Abolitionists: David Walker The Fiery Militant

By Lestey Gist, The Gist of Freedom His father was an enslaved African who died a few months before his son’s birth, and his mother was a free woman of African ancestry. Walker grew up to despise the system of slavery that the U.S. government allowed in America. He knew the cruelties of slavery

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Source: Black Then

The True Story Of OUR National Anthem, ‘Lift Every Voice And Sing’

"Lift Every Every Voice And Sing," a poem written by James Weldon Johnson - often dubbed "The Black National Anthem" - was first performed on Feb. 12, 1900. Here's what you need to know about it.

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SD Community College District BHM Events - Voice and Viewpoint

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire The San Diego Community College District is celebrating Black History Month with films, Black storytelling, a remembrance of the Tulsa race massacre, and more. In addition, KSDS Jazz 88, which is housed at San Diego City College, will be celebrating Black History Month by

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Black History in Science: Remembering Dr. George Carruthers

He built his first telescope at the age of 10, and by age 25, George Carruthers earned a Ph.D. in aeronautical and astronautical engineering. The post Black History in Science: Remembering Dr. George Carruthers appeared first on The Washington Informer.

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Harvard Medical School Society Named After Black STEM Pioneer

Harvard Medical School has named one of its academic societies after its first Black tenured professor.

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Source: NewsOne

AAHA partners with Tombolo Books for monthly ‘Community Conversations’

Gwendolyn Reese, president of the African American Heritage Association St. Petersburg BY NICOLE SLAUGHTER GRAHAM, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Last month, Gwendolyn Reese, president of the African American Heritage Association St. Petersburg, kicked off a virtual event on St. Petersburg’s Black

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Bayard Rustin Biopic Coming To Netflix

A biopic about civil rights leader Bayard Rustin’s relentless fight for social justice is in the works.

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Source: NewsOne

Happy Birthday Nina Simone, The ‘High Priestess Of Soul’

Nina Simone, who died in 2003 in France, would have turned 84 on February 21.

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Making Your Own ‘Black History’ | Afram News

Wisdom is extremely valuable in making your own history because wisdom comes from God. It is written: “Forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: For the length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.”

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AAHA partners with Tombolo Books for monthly ‘Community Conversations’

Gwendolyn Reese, president of the African American Heritage Association St. Petersburg BY NICOLE SLAUGHTER GRAHAM, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Last month, Gwendolyn Reese, president of the African American Heritage Association St. Petersburg, kicked off a virtual event on St. Petersburg’s Black

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Source: http://theweeklychallenger.com

Russell Westbrook and The History Channel to Air 'Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre' Documentary

The History Channel will air 'Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre,' a documentary that was put together with the help of NBA star Russell Westbrook.

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Black History Month: A Learning Bonanza at izzit.org - Milwaukee Community Journal

Special online Black History course available at no cost to educators izzit.org makes learning about Black history more thought-provoking and engaging with its video-centric The U.S. Constitution & Black History course. Developed from the PBS series A More or Less Perfect Union, the course is

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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper

Happy Birthday Thea Bowman: First Black Catholic Nun to Join 1960's All-White Female Ministry

Photo credits: The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration Thea Bowman (pictured) was aRoman Catholicreligious sister, teacher, and scholar. Bowman made a major contribution to the ministry of theCatholic Churchtoward her fellowAfrican Americans. She became anevangelistamong her people, assisted

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Remembering a Forgotten World War II Hero - The Washington Informer

Charles Jackson French, an African American orphan and champion-caliber swimmer, navigated shark-infested waters for about eight hours during World War II on a frigid September 1942 night to pull to safety a raft of 15

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'Judas and the Black Messiah' in Theaters Now | New Pittsburgh Courier

“Judas and the Black Messiah” is an autobiographical drama that tells the story of Illinois Black Panther Party’s revolutionary Chairman Fred Hampton and the betrayal that led to his murder at the hands of an FBI informant. Starring Daniel Kaluuya of Jordan Peele’s “Get Out” and Marvel’s “Black

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Happy Birthday to Emmy Award-Winning Actress Ruby Dee

Photo credits: Afro Newspaper/Gado/Getty Images Ruby Dee (pictured) was an American actress and social activist who was known for her pioneering work in African American theatre and film and for her outspoken civil rights activism. She was born on October 27, 1922, in

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February 1: Charles Stokes, Esteemed Judge & Legislator, Born in Kansas Today in 1902

Photo credits: The Black Heritage Society of WA State, Inc. Charles Moorehead Stokes (pictured) was an American politician, jurist, and lawyer who served several terms in theWashington State House of Representatives. Stokes was born inFredonia, Kansasto aBaptistminister and was raised

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'Judas and the Black Messiah' Set to Hit Theaters | The Michigan Chronicle

“Judas and the Black Messiah” is an autobiographical drama that tells the story of Illinois Black Panther Party’s revolutionary Chairman Fred Hampton and the betrayal that led to his murder at the hands of an FBI informant. Starring Daniel Kaluuya of Jordan Peele’s “Get Out” and Marvel’s “Black

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A Tribute To The Legendary Sidney Poitier

Celebrating the legendary actor for his contributions to the culture on his 94th birthday.

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February 3: The Negro Baseball Leagues Were Founded Today in 1920

Photo credits: Negro Leagues Baseball c/o The New York Public Library TheNegro Leagueswere a United States-based union of professionalbaseballleagues, which predominately comprised ofAfrican American players and managers. To a lesser extent,Latin Americans were also involved in the Negro Leagues

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Today in 1972, Two Black Students Were Murdered by Police During Protest at Southern University

Photo credits: Southern University Press During the civil rights movement, Southern University's Baton Rouge campus (SUBR) was a major focus due to its student protests. On November 16, 1972, two black students were shot and killed by police who were trying to remove them from an administration

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Source: Black Then

Trump's war on the Postal Service is also an attack on Black lives

… are Asian. In contrast, black Americans make up 13% of … at the Post Office: African American Postal Workers and the … fight for equality primary, African American postal workers were influential … focus being on US, African American, and labor history, studying …

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Little Known Black History Fact: The First Black Network News Reporter

Malvin R. Goode was a pioneer in broadcast journalism, becoming the first African-American news correspondent for a major television network in 1962. Goode arrived at the pinnacle of his career later in life, but his accomplishment serves as a testament to the work ethic he developed in the steel

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