Massachusetts’ first black woman elected to Congress said Shirley Chisholm is her “shero.”
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Powerful Photos From One of Texas’ Most Historic Black Communities
“The land represents the blood, heart, and soul of our African American heritage.”
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The First Female Black Pilot in Texas Turns 105: Azellia White’s Will to Fly | Texas Hill Country
Azellia White may be 105 years old, but she clearly remembers becoming the first African-American woman in Texas to receive her pilot’s license!
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Slavery Reparations Could Cost Up to $14 Trillion, According to New Calculation | Newsweek
Doug Main , Newsweek The Permanent Memorial to Honor the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, in New York City, acknowledges a tragic chapter in the nation’s history. Some have argued that reparations for slavery would help heal long-festering racial strife. EDUARDO MUNOZ / REUTERS. Featured Image [dropcap]In[/dropcap] 1865, toward the end of […]
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Andrew Frierson, Pioneering Black Opera Singer, Dies at 94 | The New York Times
Andrew Frierson, whose bass-baritone reverberated from the stages of theaters and music halls around the world as part of the first generation of black opera singers to make their voices heard, died on Dec. 6 in Oberlin, Ohio. He was 94.
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UChicago scholar helps identify 1898 film as earliest depiction of African-American affection | UChicago
UChicago scholar helps identify 1898 film as earliest depiction of African-American affection.
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Marvin Gaye, Gregory Hines Honored with U.S. Postal Stamps | The Washington Informer
Two new stamps planned in 2019 for the U.S. Postal Service’s Black Heritage and Music Icons series honor R&B singer Marvin Gaye and tap dancer Gregory Hines, two of the most influential performers of their generations.
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Viola Davis Stars As Shirley Chisholm in New Movie | Colorlines
“The Fighting Shirley Chisholm” follows the first Black congresswoman and her trailblazing 1972 run for president.
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From dolls to magazine covers: how early black designers made their mark | The Guardian
In a new exhibition, the work of African American designers in Chicago is celebrated from editorial and product design to the first black-founded ad agency
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These 3 Black Women Are Aiming To Change The Face Of Talk Shows | Essence
Cable networks and digital platforms are welcoming a diverse range of modern creatives who are now emboldened to develop their own audiences.
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