Black History

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7:57pm Feb 25, 2022

National National Arts

Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts are the 1st same-sex couple on the cover of Essence

by Jonathan Franklin

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.
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10:41am Feb 01, 2022

National National

Here's the story behind Black History Month — and why it's celebrated in February

by Jonathan Franklin

Black History Month grew from a weeklong celebration that started nearly 100 years ago — and it's not random that it's in February.
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9:35pm Jan 10, 2022

National National Economy

The poet Maya Angelou is the first Black woman to be featured on a U.S. quarter

by Jonathan Franklin

The Maya Angelou design is the first quarter in the "American Women Quarters Program" — a four-year program that will feature prominent women in U.S. history.
Virginia's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Commission

3:04pm Sep 22, 2021

National National

An Emancipation Statue Debuts In Virginia Two Weeks After Robert E. Lee Was Removed

by Deepa Shivaram

The Emancipation and Freedom Monument — two 12-foot bronze statues of a man and a woman holding an infant newly freed from slavery — was unveiled in Richmond, the former Confederate capital.
6:00am Jun 18, 2021

Race Race

Greensboro Celebrates Juneteenth With Full Day Of Events

by David Ford

On Thursday, President Biden signed a bill into law making Juneteenth a national federal holiday.
Harold Davis / Longwood Gardens

11:04am Mar 02, 2021

Environment Environment

Black History Walks Through Longwood Gardens, Other Areas

by Eva Tesfaye

Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pa., is one place taking advantage of people being forced to gather outdoors. It's got a Black History Month focus on nature.
Manuel Balce Ceneta / AP

5:48pm Feb 27, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government

At Black History Event, Harris Champions COVID-19 Bill For Its Aid To Black Americans

by Jason Slotkin

The vice president touted how President Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package would benefit Black Americans hit disproportionately hard by the coronavirus.
NPR

10:35am Feb 28, 2020

Science Science

Short Wave Celebrates Black Excellence In Science

by Emily Vaughn

To close out Black History Month, Short Wave is highlighting just a few of the many incredible black scientists we've featured so far on the show.
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7:32pm Feb 11, 2020

Books Books Health & Safety

From Breastfeeding To Beyoncé, 'Skimmed' Tells A New Story About Black Motherhood

by Beandrea July

Book author Andrea Freeman discusses the history of breastfeeding among black women, and why media portrayals of black moms matter.
Aurélia Durand

6:18am Feb 01, 2020

Sports Sports Music & Culture

A Code Switch Playlist For Black History Month

Black History Month is here, and it's the perfect time to catch up on stories about the hidden heroes and buried history of black America.
2:09am Oct 23, 2019

Education Education

WSFC School Board Votes Down Measure For Mandatory Black History Course

by Keri Brown

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education voted down a measure that would have required high school students to take an African American history class to graduate. The district’s superintendent offered an alternative that will give more time to assess the issue.
7:00am Feb 05, 2018

Race Race Transportation

The Black History Heritage Ride Returns To Greensboro Transit Authority

by David Ford

It’s Black History Month in America, and for the Greensboro Transit Authority, that means a return of the Heritage Ride.

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