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"Our visitors need to recognize themselves and their culture in our galleries," said William R. Valerio, CEO of the Woodmere ...
Flagler College is launching its inaugural History Maker in Residence program this fall, featuring bestselling author R.L.
But they’ve got to see it to believe it, so that’s why we bring this work to life.” This year, 600 Black boys and men gathered at the conference, which was part of the organization’s Black History ...
Fourteen students across Indiana have been honored with the Black History Makers of Tomorrow Award for their exceptional ...
The Black History Makers of Tomorrow Scholarship Program provides scholarships and recognition to local, Black senior high school students in the Ohio region. These students are nominated by their ...
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- As Action News continues to celebrate Black History Month, we look at one of the most esteemed medical schools in the country, the Perelman School of Medicine at the ...
Erasing Black history in classrooms threatens policy change to address systemic racism, says Jami Hodge, Executive Director of Equal Justice USA.
It's Black History Month and the Up First newsletter wants to highlight local history makers. Do you know anyone who has made a difference and should be celebrated this month? If so, we want to hear.
The origins of the month Black History Month wasn't always a monthlong celebration. In February 1926, historian and author Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week.
Saturday marks the start of Black History Month, a time to honor Black people and the Black experience. And while Black History celebrations have been held for decades, some people may not realize ...
Carter G. Woodson launched Negro History Week in 1926, planting the seeds for what would become Black History Month. The historian's efforts were met with an overwhelming response.