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Black History Month

A Month in the Making: Metro Detroit Black History Month Activities Bring Generations Together  

Who loves Black History Month? We do! And these local and area events and activities are a great way to feel the love all...

CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY: The St. Augustine Four is a Vital Part of Black History

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia   St. Augustine, Florida, the country’s oldest city, has always been a contradiction. Today, the city along the...

CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY: Making ‘More Black History’ in Classical Music

A recent New York Times article noted another place where Black history can – and should – be made. The newspaper noted that orchestras...

Black Bottom: Then and Now

Black Bottom back in the day   Detroit’s historic Black Bottom neighborhood was home to thriving Black businesses and growing Black families. Running from I-75 on...

CELBRATING BLACK HISTORY: The Wilmington Ten, Fifty Years Later

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Wilmington, North Carolina, is known today for its vibrant riverfront with three colorful island beaches and...

Motown Records Announces Relaunch of Notable Black Forum Label

The Black Forum label – founded by Berry Gordy and the Motown Corporation in 1971 – will relaunch in 2021, offering a platform to...

Black History Month

Black History Month is a time to celebrate and commemorate the contributions of African Americans to society. Celebrated starting February 1, this month-long observance...

Black Art Matters: How Activism and Black Art Have Influenced History

(Artist Tiff Massey) Art is an expression that transcends barriers. Used in a way that penetrates race, gender, sex or nationality, art can relay unspoken...

Black Entertainment Matters: How Creatives Are Getting in on the Fun

Stock photo With social distancing and stay-at-home measures in place for the last year due to a pandemic, families are continually looking for creative ways...

Black History Facts of The Week

February 1, 1865 - The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which abolished slavery was adopted by the 38th Congress.     February 1, 1902 - Langston...

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