New York Honors Black History Makers at State Capitol Exhibit
Ebony McMorris
February 2, 2024
A major Black History Month exhibit is now open in New York State Capitol. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the “1964: New Yorkers Who Shaped History”
Posts tagged: Black History Month
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ASALH’s 2024 Black History Month Theme Unites African American Artistry & Heritage
Ebony McMorris
February 1, 2024
Today marks the start of Black History Month. Under the legacy of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the Association for the Study of African American Life
Forgotten Heroes of Black History
Yasmeen Akbar
January 31, 2024
Each February, Black History Month rolls around with the predictable parade of familiar faces. From civil rights activists to freedom fighters, it’s understood their impact
On This day in history marks two major milestones in Black history. Doug Williams of the Washington Redskins, known as the Washington Commanders, was the first Black quarterback to play in the Super Bowl on Jan. 31, 1988
Clay Cane
January 31, 2023
This is Clay Cane. On This day in history marks two major milestones in Black history. Doug Williams of the Washington Redskins, known as the
Dr. Carter G. Woodson – The Father of Black History
Clay Cane
February 9, 2022
Click ▶️ to listen to Clay Cane’s AURN News report:
Second Gentleman Emhoff escorted out of high school Black History Month event due to bomb threat
Ebony McMorris
February 9, 2022
Click ▶️ to listen to AURN Washington Correspondent Ebony McMorris’s report:
Low-Key Legends: 7 More Figures to Celebrate This Black History Month
J Hall
February 9, 2021
Black history is not a summary of North-Star-slavery-escape stories that end with Black people receiving their freedom after a famous (often shortened) dream speech. Blackness’s
Banking on Black Bodies: Why Black Pain Pays
J Hall
January 29, 2021
There are few guarantees in life: Popcorn will always taste better at the movies, student loan debt will follow you to the grave, and America
White House Hosts Black History Month Event in True Trump Fashion
Jamie Jackson
February 28, 2020
President Trump hosted a number of his Black supporters and Republican social media stars for a Black History Month event at the White House. Trump
On The Record #114: Lonnie Bunch Talks Black History
April Ryan
February 24, 2020
Lonnie Bunch, the 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and the first African American and first historian to serve as head of the Smithsonian, talks
6 Women Who Extend the Legacy of Nina Simone
AURN Newsroom
February 21, 2020
Just as Nina Simone was influenced by Billie Holiday, she in turn influenced generations after her.
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