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At a Kwanzaa celebration, talk of self-determination and Black unity
In honor of the principle of Umoja, or unity, the African American Museum held an opening unity celebration hosted by singer ...
DNA testing can help Black Americans reclaim their identity and history
Today's improved genetic testing can help African Americans pinpoint their ancestry with greater precision than ever.
Florida requires teaching Black history. Some don’t trust schools to do it justice
Thirty years after Florida required schools to teach African American history, how the subject is taught remains inconsistent ...
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Kwanzaa begins as Black Cultural Initiative prepares for community celebration
Each year, millions of people around the U.S. ring in the new year with Kwanzaa, the annual celebration of the African ...
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African American Heritage Trail: Honoring Columbia’s Black History
Explore Columbia’s African American Heritage Trail, honoring Black history, resilience, and community contributions.
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African Americans in MLB continued to decline in 2024
The 2024 World Series showcased some of the best African American players in the game today: American League MVP Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees and Mookie Betts of the Major League Baseball ...
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‘African American history is American history and world history’: Blockson Collection celebrates 40th year
Charles L. Blockson dedicated his life to documenting the history of the Black Diaspora. A native of Norristown, Blockson is ...