As threats to Black cemeteries persist, a movement to preserve their sacred heritage gains strength
As the national debate over Black history continues, one aspect of the legacy of race in America is undergoing something of a rebirth: Black cemeteries that were established in the era of segregation....
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These women are teaching transracial adoptive parents how to do Black hair
Tamekia Swint is the founder of Styles 4 Kidz, a non-profit salon in Illinois that focuses on textured hair education for transracial adoptive parents and their children.
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National Black Movie Day is a celebration — and a call for action
Several cities across the country will participate by hosting events that include film screenings and highlighting the importance of supporting Black films.
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Cooking nonprofit combines Black History and healthy food
Black Girls Cook is a Miami and Baltimore-based nonprofit helping young girls embrace the farm-to-table concept while also learning about Black Diaspora history.
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In telling the story of Northern slavery, Mass. woman hopes to help others reckon with the impacts
When it comes to studying Massachusetts history, most of the focus is on the freedom trail and the revolutionary war. But slavery played a pivotal role in building the country and the commonweal...
