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Celebrating Langston Hughes' Iconic Legacy On His Birthday

The legendary writer was born on Feb. 1, a date that would through no coincidence go on to mark the…
by NewsOne Staff
02.01.21
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Ruby Dee, Ossie Davis’ Archives Open To Public

Harlem’s Schomburg Center has opened Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis’ archives to the public.
by NewsOne Staff
09.09.21
Moses Of Her People

$1.6M In Grants Donated To Preserve Black Sites

$1.6 million in grants will go towards the preservation of 22 historic Black sites throughout the country.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
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Tour Captures Black History In Paris

Black Paris Tours traces the footsteps of Black visionaries who moved to Paris during the early 20th century.
by NewsOne Staff
12.02.17
State Of Emergency Declared In Charlotte After Police Shooting Sparks Violent Protests

GOP Congressman Sorry Over Offensive Remarks About Protesters

Rep. Robert Pittenger, a North Carolina congressman, expressed regret for inflammatory statements he made on live television in which he…
by NewsOne Staff
09.23.16
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Langston Hughes' Harlem Home Threatened By Gentrification

A wave of gentrification threatens Langston Hughes' house. But a group of Black artists are battling to save the historic…
by nigelroberts1
08.20.16
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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
‘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
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The Closeted Truth: Harlem Renaissance And Homosexuality

Quiet as it’s keep, many of the most notable writers of the Harlem Renaissance identified themselves — openly or not-so-openly…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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Langston Hughes African-American Film Festival Under Way

From SeattleTimes.com The Langston Hughes African American Film Festival, running April 17-25, is all over town this year.
by smokey fontaine
06.19.19
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Group Saves Langston Hughes' Home From Foreclosure
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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