Harlem Fashion Row

Fashion Visionary Dapper Dan To Make CFDA History

Fashion visionary Dapper Dan will receive the CFDA’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
by Brandee Sanders
02.17.12
2021 Morehouse College Commencement

1619 Project-Inspired Children’s Book Slated For Fall Release

A children’s book inspired by ‘The 1619 Project’ is slated to hit shelves this fall.
by NewsOne Staff
02.12.12
Harriet Tubman Abolition Slavery Woman

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
01.01.70
Views Of Baltimore As Home Flippers Make Quick Profits On Real Estate Investments

Coricka White Makes History At Domino Sugar Factory

For the first time in its 99-year history, a Black woman will lead Baltimore’s Domino Sugar Factory.
by Brandee Sanders
01.01.70
Edith Greene And Members

Getty Images Launches HBCU Photo Digitization Project

Getty Images is providing grants for the digitization of historic HBCU images.
by Brandee Sanders
01.01.70
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
01.01.70
Primary school girl standing next to the white board, answering the question in the classroom.

Georgia Board Of Education Censors Discussions On Racism

Board members have decided to ignore history by passing a resolution that falsely affirms slavery and racism were exceptions and…
by Anoa Changa
09.16.61
White House Holds Daily Press Briefing

Karine Jean-Pierre's Historic White House Press Briefing

Jean-Pierre became the second Black woman to lead a White House press briefing on Wednesday, following Judy Smith in 1991.
by Charise Frazier
12.25.58
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
03.13.57
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
08.23.44
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
02.14.38
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
08.21.35
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
07.28.35
Joe Biden Sworn In As 46th President Of The United States At U.S. Capitol Inauguration Ceremony

Kamala Harris Makes History At Inaguration

Kamala Harris made history on Wednesday after she was sworn into office as the first Black woman to become Vice…
by Charise Frazier
09.18.80
Dear Trump: All The Viruses Europeans Brought To America

Reminding Trump: Europeans Brought Viruses To US, Too

As Trump already begins to incite racist language, it's best to remember history.
by Royce Dunmore
12.12.13
Tests on desks in empty classroom

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
04.02.35
Aerial shot of UNC Campus

Wesleyan College Changes Course Names After Racist History

Turning away from a hate-filled history.
by NewsOne
01.01.70
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
08.07.17
Captives being brought aboard a slave ship

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
02.19.69
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