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Black Americans' Most Iconic Moments In The Olympics

From Tommie Smith and John Carlos' Black Power salute to Gabby Douglas becoming the first African American to win an…
by NewsOne Staff
07.23.21
Rosa Franklin

Washington State’s 1st Black Woman Senator Honored

A Washington park has been renamed to honor Rosa Franklin; the state’s first Black woman senator.
by NewsOne Staff
07.12.21
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Meet Zaila Avant-Garde, 1st Black American Spelling Champ

Zaila Avant-garde, 14, has become the first Black American to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which has been dominated…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
07.09.21
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Monument Honoring Harriet Tubman Coming To Newark

A new monument honoring the life and legacy of abolitionist and activist Harriet Tubman is coming to the city of…
by Brandee Sanders
07.06.21
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Getty Images Launches HBCU Photo Digitization Project

Getty Images is providing grants for the digitization of historic HBCU images.
by Brandee Sanders
06.19.21
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Kamala Harris Makes Black History On Foreign Trip

Vice President Kamala Harris became the highest-ranking Black woman government official in U.S. history to make a foreign trip when…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
06.07.21
Muddy Waters At Legends

Muddy Waters’ Chicago Home Closer To Becoming Landmark

The former residence of legendary musician Muddy Waters has been given preliminary landmark status.
by Brandee Sanders
06.05.21
Parade

Celebrating The Black History Behind Memorial Day

While some Memorial Day traditions remain affected by COVID-19, one thing the pandemic cannot do is erase the very real…
by NewsOne Staff
05.31.21
Lorraine Hansberry Portrait Session

Lorraine Hansberry’s NYC Home Gets Historic Distinction

Renowned playwright and activist Lorraine Hansberry’s former New York City residence has been added to the National Register of Historic…
by Brandee Sanders
05.24.21
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Fisk Gets Largest Endowment In Its 155-Year History

Fisk University has received a multimillion-dollar donation, marking the largest gift in the institution’s 155-year history.
by Brandee Sanders
05.24.21
Malcolm X

Malcolm X Quotes Relevant To The Movement Today

Malcolm X remains one of the most important figures of the American Civil Rights Movement, and his transformation into a…
by D.L. Chandler
05.19.21
Deconstructing 'Negro'

Malcolm X, In His Own Words

Five of Malcolm X's most iconic speeches in celebration of his life.
by A. Woods
05.19.21
Maya Angelou

Dr. Maya Angelou To Be Featured On Quarter

Legendary literary giant Dr. Maya Angelou will be featured on the U.S. quarter.
by Brandee Sanders
05.15.21
Los Angeles Riots

The 'Rodney King Riots' Began Today In 1992

The racially sparked riots lasted more than six days, with thousands of Angelenos taking to the streets in an especially…
by D.L. Chandler
04.29.21
Louis Armstrong...

Documentary About Louis Armstrong’s Legacy In The Works

A documentary about the life and legacy of Louis Armstrong is in the works.
by Brandee Sanders
04.24.21
Go Find Your National Park

Legislation Reintroduced To Expand African Burial Ground Memorial

Elected officials in New York have reintroduced legislation for the creation of the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and…
by Brandee Sanders
04.11.21
Dutch Slave Ship Arrives In Virginia

Docuseries Inspired By ‘1619 Project’ Coming To Hulu

A docuseries inspired by ‘The 1619 Project’ is coming to Hulu.
by Brandee Sanders
04.04.21
Democratic US Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm Announcing her Candidacy for US Presidential Nomination, Thomas J O'Halloran

Shirley Chisholm Statue Bill Introduced

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke has introduced a bill to have a statue of trailblazer Shirley Chisholm added to the United…
by Brandee Sanders
04.04.21
Selma to Montgomery March

Remembering Civil Rights Icons On 'Bloody Sunday' Anniversary

This year's Bloody Sunday anniversary marks the first time in the march's history that it will take place without several…
by D.L. Chandler
03.08.21
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Malcolm X’s Childhood Home Receives Historic Distinction

The home where civil rights pioneer Malcolm X spent his teenage years has been added to the National Register of…
by NewsOne Staff
03.06.21
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