For generations, the tradition of wearing elaborate hats to church has held deep cultural significance, particularly in African American communities. Often called “crowns,” these ornate
April 16, 1862: Lincoln frees enslaved people in D.C. with a bold act of emancipation. Discover the history and impact behind this pivotal moment.
According to USA TODAY, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture — opened nine years ago to national acclaim — is now
On April 14, 1955, Elston Howard made history by becoming the first African American player to join the New York Yankees, breaking the team’s color
On April 11, 1881, classes began in the basement of an Atlanta church at what was then known as the Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary. Sponsored
On April 10, 1968, Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1968, a landmark law aimed at ending housing discrimination based on race, religion, or
On this day, April 9, in 1939, Marian Anderson made history with a powerful concert at the Lincoln Memorial after being denied the chance to
Harriet Tubman was nearly ghosted from her own story. The National Park Service is walking back quiet changes to its Underground Railroad webpage that dramatically
According to CNN, the National Park Service removed a prominent image and quote from Harriet Tubman on its Underground Railroad webpage, replacing them with commemorative
According to The Guardian, Kevin Young, director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), has been on personal leave since March
According to CNN, Sen. Cory Booker has broken the record for the longest floor speech in Senate history, surpassing the 24-hour, 18-minute mark set by
(AURN News) — The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has forcefully rejected President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting Smithsonian programs, characterizing it as an attempt to
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