His heroism was overlooked in 1965, but decades later, Col. Paris Davis will receive the Medal of Honor.
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The Role of Black History in Our Current Racial Discourse
This story was originally published on February 2, 2021. Last summer’s Black Lives Matter protests brought racism to the forefront of our national discourse. The demonstrations were sparked by current events, particularly the deaths of George Floyd, and Breonna Taylor,…
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Miami Street Renamed After City’s First Black Bahamian Restaurant Owner
Family members hope visitors passing the sign will look up and remember her work in the community.
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Leaders to Commemorate Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at South Suburban College on Jan. 16
Commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Toni Morrison Papers to Be Exhibited During Princeton University’s Community-wide Series
Princeton University presents a “revelatory” exhibition.
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First Black Woman To Run for US President, Led Battle to Free Angela Davis, Passes Away
RIP Charlene Mitchell, who paved the way for Black women in politics.
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Netflix, Tyler Perry Film To Tell Story of All-Black WWII Battalion That Delivered 17M Pieces of Mail
The title of the upcoming movie is Six Triple Eight.
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USPS Announces 2023 Stamp Will Honor Late Civil Rights Leader Rep. John Lewis
It’s a U.S. stamp of approval.
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City Of Palm Springs Seeks Reparations Consultant To Address Restitution Claims By Black And Mexican Families Forcibly Evicted In 1950s To 1960s
Blacks were brutally and forcibly displaced from Palm Springs like families in Tulsa and Rosewood.
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Fair Fight Action’s ‘Civics For The Culture’ Series Explores History Of Democracy
Source: adamkaz / Getty Fair Fight Action brings civic education to a younger generation with the “Civics for the Culture” video series. Spearheaded by Chelsey Hall, Fair Fight’s lead on media and brand partnerships, “Civics for the Culture,” walks viewers…
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