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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
2017 Rutgers University Commencement
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
High Angle View Of Flower Bouquet On Tombstone
New Jersey Pioneer in Local Government Loses Battle…

Frances O. Thompson's esteemed carer in public service began in 1985 when she was elected Ward F councilman, making her…
by Charise Frazier
06.14.16
HISTORY Brings 'Roots' Cast And Crew To The White House For Screening
Watch Portions Of The NewsOne Now “Roots” Special

Nearly forty years after Roots debuted on national television, the History Channel has brought the iconic story back to the…
by NewsOne Now
04.05.18
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