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Happy [Our] Presidents Day!

These five reasons underscore why the love for President Barack Obama has only grown since he left the White House.
by Ruth Manuel-Logan
03.31.20
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Black Buying Power Is History In The Making

The wealth of Black people in America and the gap between other racial groups has been well documented, but that…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
03.31.20
#BlackWealthMatters: New Housing Crisis Poses Major Threat To Minority Homeownership
Changing Black History By Closing Racial Wealth Gap

One of the most common ways proposed to help shrink the racial wealth gap has been through homeownership, something that…
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
47 itemsDemocratic Leadership Of Virginia Surrounded In Controvesy After Racists Photos And Sexual Assault Allegations Surface
The Very Worst Of Black History Month 2019

From Candace Owens to Ben Carson to Paris Dennard, here is the very worst in this year's very forgettable Black…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
03.28.20
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Teen's Black Heritage Google Doodle Goes Viral

Akilah Johnson is the first African-American artist to win the national competition, proving that Black art also matters.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.16
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How The Chicago Defender Newspaper Changed America

When America thinks about some of its greatest newspapers, publications like the New York Times, The Washington Post, and The…
by NewsOne Now
03.15.18
Cuba Prepares For The Visit Of Barack Obama
History Made

In an effort to end a decades-long frozen relationship between the U.S. and Cuba, President Barack Obama made history when…
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.16
Pepsi Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show
Recap -- The Blackest Black History Month Ever?

There’s no denying how huge Black History Month was this year. In fact, the cosmos even treated us to the…
by Desire Thompson
03.01.16
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Black History Month: Modern-Day Sports Icons & Moments

From Serena and Venus Williams taking over the tennis world, to Usain Bolt’s Olympic wins, there’s plenty of inspiration for…
by Desire Thompson
03.01.16
#JusticeForFlint: Stars Help Raise Money For Flint Victims

Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay, Hannibal Buress, Jesse Williams, and Janelle Monáe appeared at the free fundraiser in Flint, Mich., to…
by Kiyonna Anthony
03.01.16
The ‘Dangerous’ Denial Of The True History Of The Confederacy, Confederate Flag And Racism
Mississippi Declares April ‘Confederate History Month’

Mississippi's governor signed a proclamation declaring April Confederate Heritage Month. The proclamation tries to justify the celebration, but is silent…
by Nigel Roberts
03.01.16
Black History Month 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards - Press Room
Black History Month
Black History Month: Celebrating Black Women In Television

Black women aren’t stuck in the roles of yesteryear. Over time, they’ve graced screens – both big and small –…
by NewsOne Staff
02.25.16
Protesters March Over Death Of Freddie Gray
Black History Month Across Generations

Former Black Panther Sekou Odinga and Black Lives Matter activist Larry Fellows may come from different Black liberation movements, but…
by Christina Coleman
03.15.18
‘Black’ Washington State NAACP Leader Is Really White, Parents Say
This Is What Rachel Dolezal Named Her Baby

Dolezal made the announcement on her Facebook page, telling her followers she named the bundle of joy after two prominent…
by NewsOne Staff
02.19.16
President Obama and First Lady Address Reception For Black History Month
"We Know It's Black History Month When..."

While hosting a reception for Black History Month on Thursday, President Barack Obama greeted the crowd with First Lady Michelle…
by NewsOne Staff
03.15.18
I Have A Dream Foundation's 14th Annual Dreamers Brunch
Channing Dungey Becomes First African-American To Lead Major…

Channing Dungey made history on Wednesday when she was named president of ABC Entertainment, becoming the first African-American leader of…
by Tatiana Pile
02.18.16
Demonstration
Bridging The Gap - Revolution Music Then &…

Activist Larry Fellows and former Black Panther member Sekou Odinga discuss revolution music and how deeply woven art is in…
by Christina Coleman
04.05.18
Bridging The Gap
Bridging The Gap: Black Lives Matter And The…

In honor of Black History Month, watch the first installment of "Bridging The Gap," a series that honors the Black…
by Christina Coleman
03.15.18
The 58th GRAMMY Awards - Show
Kendrick Lamar's Grammy Performance Sets The Stage On…

The juxtaposition of the Grammy winner being shackled in handcuffs, while a saxophonist played behind bars, was so far from…
by Jada Gomez
02.16.16
Black History Month Loretta Lynch Announces Major Civil Settlement, Discusses Paris Attacks
Black History Month
Modern-Day Black History Moments

istory-making occasions are rarely recognized until they end up in the textbooks. As we face some of the most challenging…
by Desire Thompson
02.16.16
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