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The History Of African-Americans Founding Memorial Day

African-Americans founded Memorial Day in Charleston, South Carolina.
by NewsOne Staff
05.27.19
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The UK Gets First Black Woman History Professor

Dr. Olivette Otele has made history by becoming the first Black woman history professor in the UK.
by NewsOne Staff
11.04.18
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Wesleyan College Changes Course Names After Racist History

Turning away from a hate-filled history.
by NewsOne
08.06.18
US Artist Brings Rosa Parks House To Berlin
Program Aims To Increase Representation In Historic Preservation

The program Preservation in Practice was created as an avenue to empower students at historically Black colleges and universities to…
by NewsOne Staff
07.15.18
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MSU Receives Grant To Build Slave Trade Database

A $1.5 million grant gifted to Michigan State University by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will go towards the creation…
by NewsOne Staff
01.14.18
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Rutgers Renames Parts Of Campus After Former Slaves

Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey renamed areas of its campus to pay homage to former slaves.
by NewsOne Staff
10.31.18
Jordan Donates $5 Million To Black Museum

Michael Jordan is trying to make up for the years people said he's done nothing for the African-American community.
by Kiyonna Anthony
08.10.16
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