Black History
-
Black Christians Say Effects of Slavery Still Felt: Survey
Nearly 80 percent of Black practicing Christians agree that slavery’s effects are ongoing, compared to just 42 percent of their…
Read More » -
Virginia Street Renamed for Tennis Legend Arthur Ashe
A main thoroughfare in Richmond, Va., was named Saturday in honor of late tennis great Arthur Ashe.
Read More » -
Daisy Mae Morgan, 1st Black Woman to Serve on Naval Aircraft Carrier, Dies at 67
Daisy Mae Morgan, the first African American woman to serve on a Naval aircraft carrier, died June 5. She was…
Read More » -
Juneteenth Celebrations to Focus on Black Liberation, Justice, Voter Registration
More than 150 cities across the country, including D.C., are expected on Wednesday to participate in the annual Juneteenth celebrations.
Read More » -
Ky. Seminary Rebuffs Calls for Reparations to Local HBCU
A theological seminary in Kentucky with historic ties to slavery and racism has refused calls for reparations from a local…
Read More » -
NASA Headquarters Street Renamed for ‘Hidden Figures’ Mathematicians
NASA renamed the street in front of its D.C. headquarters Hidden Figures Way.
Read More » -
Hogan to Trump Administration: Put Tubman on $20
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan wants the Trump administration to reconsider its decision to delay on putting Harriet Tubman on the…
Read More » -
Montford Point Marines Seek to Make a Difference in D.C.
On Memorial Day, many veterans proudly strutted their military branch's uniforms before the thousands of people who gathered to observe…
Read More » -
Dr. LaSalle D. Leffall, 89, HU Medical Pioneer, Dies
Dr. LaSalle D. Leffall, an oncologist, medical educator and surgical pioneer at Howard University who became the first African American…
Read More » -
Trump Admin Delays Harriet Tubman $20 Bill
Just as abolitionist leader Harriet Tubman was set to make history again in 2020 as the first woman highlighted prominently…
Read More »
