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Hazel Nell Dukes, a tireless fighter for civil rights and the longtime president of the NAACP New York State Conference, died at…
From Static Shock to Black Panther, discover 10 Black characters who shaped comics and gaming, breaking barriers and inspiring fans with their…
Wallace Thurman, born on Aug. 16, 1902, was a pivotal figure in the Harlem Renaissance, known for his sharp literary voice and…
On May 22, 1967, in New York City, Langston Hughes, renowned poet, playwright, and columnist, passed away due to complications from prostate…
Arthur A. Schomburg, a Puerto Rican historian, writer, and researcher, was born on January 24, 1817. Renowned for his activism and dedication…
Alain Locke was born on September 13, 1885. He was best known for his influential work during the Harlem Renaissance. He also…
Exactly 59 years ago today, on July 18, 1964, the Harlem Race Riot began after a 15-year-old Black teenager was fatally shot…
The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture opened in Harlem, New York, on July 14, 1905. The center is one of…
On Jan. 27, Cicely Tyson died at 96 years old. Her cause of death is not known. The Tony and Emmy winner…