Black History Month

Professor Marvin Dunn, PhD Florida

FIU professor’s ‘Teach the Truth’ tours defy DeSantis law on black history lessons

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, theGrio.com

African American studies class blocked in Florida high schools

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Driver for 1961 Freedom Riders, Herbert Young, dies

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Juneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, let’s dedicate ourselves to carrying on his work

Dr. King didn’t just dream about a better America and a better world — he worked with all his energy…
/ January 16, 2023

MLK weekend to feature tributes, commitments to race equity

Annual tributes and commemorations of the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. began nationwide Friday.
/ January 14, 2023
Albert Kligman Holmesburg Prison experiments

College apologizes for honoring doctor who infected Black prisoners with LSD, Agent Orange component

The College of Physicians of Philadelphia is apologizing for honoring Albert Kligman with the Distinguished Achievement Award in 2003.
/ January 13, 2023

Inspired by Coretta and Martin Luther King, Jr’s hug, ‘The Embrace’ sculpture dedicated in Boston

Annual tributes and commemorations of the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., which begin nationwide on…
/ January 13, 2023

Ruby Bridges’ school made part of civil rights trail

Ruby Bridges was the first Black student to attend her Louisiana elementary school more than 60 years ago.
/ January 13, 2023

Smithsonian names Michelle Commander deputy director of African American history museum

Michelle Commander has been named the new deputy director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture.
/ January 12, 2023

Alabama Black Belt designated National Heritage Area, unlocking up to $1M each year to preserve historic sites

The Alabama Black Belt has been designated as a National Heritage Area, qualifying it to receive up to $1 million…
/ January 12, 2023