Slavery and Emancipation

17+ hour, 42+ min ago   (406+ words) Bermuda still feels the effects of enslavement and segregation in the 21st century through inequality, trauma and violence, the Anglican Bishop of Bermuda, said today. The Right Reverend Nicholas Dill spoke during a service at a former graveyard at the Rubber…...

21+ hour, 7+ min ago   (223+ words) WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — A local author and East Side advocate is sharing the history of Booker T. Washington School and the success of its graduates through her book. Readers met local author Brenda Jarrett at Frank and Joe’s Coffee…...

23+ hour, 20+ min ago   (360+ words) Philadelphia isn’t just a backdrop in the story of Addy Walker, American Girl’s first African American doll. The city serves as the emotional core of Addy’s journey, representing freedom and the promise of a new beginning, writes Liz Crawford for…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (315+ words) By: Richard L. Smith Newark will mark six decades of African American history, culture and community pride next month as one of New Jersey’s longstanding heritage celebrations returns to the city. According to a press release from the African American Heritage…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (206+ words) Re “Rediscovering young family’s past” (The Sunday Break, Sept. 6): Kudos on the coverage of the African Landing monument at Fort Monroe; it’s great that this vital part of our history is emerging into the prominence it deserves. Bob Killebrew, Newport…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (1007+ words) A grant can be just the boost a project needs to ensure its success. Find guidelines and deadlines about grant opportunities offered by the National Trust. Tell lawmakers and decision makers that our nation's historic places matter. Explore this remarkable…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (680+ words) Hoodline Explore Our Cities & Metro Areas (A-Z) Boston Black History Museum Cuts Curator Jobs as Deficit Nears $2 Million The Museum of African American History in Boston has laid off three director-level employees, including its chief curator, as leadership grapples with…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (327+ words) An impressive crowd listening to music at the West Virginia Black Heritage Festival. CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The West Virginia Black Heritage Festival will return this weekend for its 36th annual celebration, bringing residents together for a weekend focused on Black culture, history…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (391+ words) ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos The enslaved people who built America "GMA" shares an exclusive report from ABC News in collaboration with the 10 Million Names Project on the hidden history of the White House and a historic…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (674+ words) This week the oldest institution in New England dedicated to preserving African American history and culture cut its workforce by a third. On Tuesday, Museum of African American History president and CEO Dr. Noelle Trent informed her staff that three…...