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Celebrating Black Heritage
A special program dedicated to spotlighting inspiring stories.
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New Shirley Chisholm exhibit explores her groundbreaking life
Known for being “unbought and unbossed,” the famous slogan from her 1972 run for the White House in which she became the first Black person to run for the presidential nomination of a political party, Shirley Chisholm is the subject of a new exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York, during what what would be her 101st...
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Cowboy boots and community: How Black line dancers are kicking up joy
This decadeslong pastime in Black communities has been celebrated everywhere from weddings to family reunions to impromptu backyard hangs.
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Scuba, skydiving and golf: Black adults embrace sports that defy stereotypes
Many Black people are finding joy, community, thrills and a bigger sense of the world through activities that were once inaccessible.
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Opal Lee responds to DEI Executive Order, pens open letter to president
The “Grandmother of Juneteenth” urges Trump to reconsider his executive order pausing DEI observances, including Black History Month and Juneteenth
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Defense agency bans Black History Month and other ‘special observances'
The Pentagon’s intelligence arm has barred any celebrations related to MLK Jr. Day, Women’s History Month and other such observances to comply with Trump’s executive orders.
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Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations and myths
Black History Month, a celebration of Black history, culture and education, kicks off on Feb. 1.