An effort to preserve Black history is under way in Greensboro neighborhood
An effort to preserve Black history is underway in Greensboro. South Benbow Road residents want their neighborhood included on the National Register of Historic Places, and
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Critics say Florida aims to rewrite history by rejecting African American studies
"One Governor should not have the power to dictate the facts of U.S. history," Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said of GOP Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' move to ban the Advanced Placement course.
High schoolers threaten to sue DeSantis over ban of African American studies course
Attorney Ben Crump announced a potential lawsuit against the Florida governor after the state rejected a new Advanced Placement course, which the College Board now says it will revise.
Henrietta Lacks' hometown will build statue of her to replace Robert E. Lee monument
A statue of the woman, whose cells were taken without her consent and became integral in several major medical breakthroughs, will be built in Roanoke, Va.
'Running While Black' tells a new story about who belongs in the sport
In a new book, writer Alison Mariella Désir shares her journey into long distance running, reveals the hidden contributions of Black runners and calls for the sport to become more inclusive.
How a team of Black paramedics set the gold standard for emergency medical response
In American Sirens, writer Kevin Hazzard recounts how a group of Black paramedics in Pittsburgh in the 1970s pioneered and professionalized the modern day ambulance service.
Companies are selling Juneteenth branded products. Here's why that's a big problem
Brands and companies are working to remove their Juneteenth items from shelves, as experts say those who are selling Juneteenth-branded products are "tone-deaf."
The debut of 'Omar,' a thoroughly American opera
Composers Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels have brought a true story to the opera stage: the life of Omar Ibn Said, a Senegalese Muslim scholar who was enslaved and brought to the Carolinas.
Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts are the 1st same-sex couple on the cover of Essence
In the interview with the magazine, the couple opened up about their love story and how their relationship blossomed into marriage, as the duo tied the knot in August 2020.
Here's the story behind Black History Month — and why it's celebrated in February
Black History Month grew from a weeklong celebration that started nearly 100 years ago — and it's not random that it's in February.