In honor of Women’s History Month and the rich contributions of Black Americans, Chatham Community Library is hosting two insightful events at the end of March, both free and open to the public. These programs will provide attendees with a deeper understanding of the lives, legacies, and histories that have shaped our communities. • The Life […]
This upcoming February, check out the programs, exhibits, and historic landmarks the city has to offer that honor the contributions and history of African Americans in Raleigh, most of which are free and a few are even available year-round. Black History Month Events and Exhibits Black History Month 2025 February, Various Times, Cost: Free John […]
Today begins the 45th commemoration of Black August, in which Black freedom fighters, as explained by veteran organizer Monifa Bandele, are honored across the world.
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This ain’t Texas but this is HUGE: Beyonce has made history with her debut country single “Texas Hold ‘Em”. Not only did she have the most added song at country radio, she’s also now the first Black woman in the history of modern music to have the top spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs […]
Celebrate Raleigh’s Black history on this special tour highlighting the downtown area’s Black heritage. Explore the city aboard the Historic Raleigh Trolley to learn more about the historic homes, schools, churches, and businesses important to the capital’s Black history. Tours will take place on Sunday, April 16 at 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., and Saturday, June 17 […]
The unique class will feature a virtual workspace where teachers and students can gather for lectures and coursework.
Barbie recognizes entrepreneur, philanthropist, and first documented self-made female millionaire Madam C.J. Walker with a Barbie doll in her likeness.
FREDERICKSBURG, VA – On the road for eight days — part of a national tour for my new book, Shackles From The Deep – and I’m talking to hundreds of grade-school students about the African slave trade, underwater exploration and a 17th century slave ship known as the Henrietta Marie. It’s Black History Month and […]
Cherokee Bill was an outlaw who committed a series of violent crimes across the Indian Territory of the 19th Century, around what is now known as Oklahoma. Bill’s name grew in infamy after running with a crew of Black Indian outlaws and he was hanged for his crimes at the age of 20. Born February […]
William T. Coleman was a pioneering legal figure who argued major cases in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in defense of civil rights. The longtime lawyer and former director of the NAACP’s Legal Defense and Education Fund died last Friday at his Alexandria, Va. Home. He was the oldest living former U.S. Cabinet member. […]
A rare photo of Underground Railroad hero and 19th century abolitionist Harriet Tubman sold at a New York City auction for $162,500 Thursday.
