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Fanny Hamer Speaking
Common Producing Biopic About Fannie Lou Hamer

Common is producing a biopic about civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer.
by NewsOne Staff
03.01.21
Nina Simone Live At 1968 Newport Jazz Festival
Happy 88th Birthday Nina Simone!

Nina Simone, who died in 2003 in France, would have turned 84 on February 21.
by NewsOne Staff
02.21.21
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Celebrating Sidney Poitier On His 94th Birthday

The icon is 94 today.
by D.L. Chandler
02.20.21
2019 Australian Open - Day 10
Serena Williams Furthers Efforts To Support Black Entrepreneurs

Serena Williams is donating proceeds from her jewelry line to support Black small-business owners.
by NewsOne Staff
02.14.21
Bayard Rustin At Table
Bayard Rustin Biopic Coming To Netflix

A biopic about civil rights leader Bayard Rustin’s relentless fight for social justice is in the works.
by NewsOne Staff
02.14.21
Valentine's Day Dr. Martin Luther King and his wife, Coretta, are smiling an
Valentine's Day
Read MLK's Love Letter To Coretta Scott King

On this Valentine's Day, take a look back in time at Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King's incredible love…
by NewsOne Staff
02.14.21
Performers and Officials at National Council of Negro Women Event
The True Story Of The Black National Anthem

"Lift Every Every Voice And Sing," a poem written by James Weldon Johnson - often dubbed "The Black National Anthem"…
by NewsOne Staff
02.12.21
Nelson Mandela Visits Hlengiwe School
Nelson Mandela Freed From Prison 31 Years Ago

Nelson Mandela was released from prison on Feb. 11, 1990, after he and other African National Congress leaders were sentenced…
by D.L. Chandler
02.11.21
Victims of the Orangeburg Massacre
Honoring The Victims Of The Orangeburg Massacre

Three young Black men were killed on the campus of South Carolina State University on Feb. 8, 1968, during an…
by D.L. Chandler
02.08.21
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History Of 'Black Names': A Distinct Cultural Practice

While fodder for comedians and social commentary, many have assumed that these distinctively Black names are a modern phenomenon. Research shows that’s not true.
by Trevon Logan
02.08.21
Bob Marley Performs In New York
Happy Birthday, Bob Marley! Reggae Legend's Life Celebrated

In the nearly 40 years since his untimely death, Bob Marley still remains the most popular figure in reggae music.
by D.L. Chandler
02.06.21
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21 HBCU Graduates Changing The World In 2021

In honor of Black History Month, find out who made our list of 21 HBCU graduates who are changing the…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
02.04.21
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History Of Black Nationalist Women's Political Activism

A breakdown of the hidden history of Black nationalist women’s political activism.
by Keisha N. Blain
02.02.21
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Celebrating Black Families

Each year to celebrate Black History Month the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) chooses…
by Charise Frazier
02.02.21
40 itemsRosa Parks Riding the Bus
Vintage Photos Of Black People Making History In…

With Black History Month upon us, there may be no better time to reflect on the timeless and seemingly endless contributions…
by NewsOne Staff
02.01.21
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Celebrating Langston Hughes' Iconic Legacy On His Birthday

The legendary writer was born on Feb. 1, a date that would through no coincidence go on to mark the…
by NewsOne Staff
02.01.21
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5 Leaders Making Black History By Breaking Barriers

Here are five examples of prominent African Americans who are making Black history by continuously breaking barriers.
by NewsOne Staff
02.01.21
11 itemsJoe Biden Sworn In As 46th President Of The United States At U.S. Capitol Inauguration Ceremony
The Blackest Moments At Inauguration

Wednesday's ceremony again proved that Black people are the culture, the movement and the soul of America.
by Charise Frazier
01.20.21
American activist Martin Luther King
Celebrating MLK's Legacy On His 92nd Birthday

His tireless devotion to promoting racial equality via peaceful means stands as an indelible footprint in the annals of Black…
by D.L. Chandler
01.15.21
Portrait of Robert C. Weaver
Robert C Weaver, First Black Presidential Cabinet Member

Former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Robert C. Weaver became the first Black member of a presidential cabinet on…
by Anoa Changa
01.13.21
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