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Dorothy Butler Gilliam Donates $10,000 to Laid-Off Washington Post Reporters

The first Black woman reporter at The Washington Post said the mass layoffs ‘made me very sad, even upset’ and gave to the GoFundMe supporting affected staff.

Mother-Daughter Make History at Rutgers’ Psychology School

Inez Phillips Durham and her daughter Jennifer became the first parent-child pair to earn doctorates from Rutgers’ GSAPP and their story traces decades of sacrifice and mentorship.

‘Without Black History, America Has None’: Rep. Ayanna Pressley Moves to Shield Black Museums

The Massachusetts congresswoman’s measure urges federal support and public action to preserve Black history as the nation marks two major anniversaries.

Historic ‘Sinners’ BAFTA Win Shines, Tarnished by Racial Outburst

Academy Award-nominated Ryan Coogler’s film became the most-awarded movie by a Black director, even as a Tourette’s campaigner’s slur at Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo sparked controversy.

Get To Know These 13 Black-Owned Breweries & Wineries

With less than 1% of U.S. breweries and wineries Black-owned, these visionaries are changing the taste—and face—of the industry.

The Blackest Moment of the Week: ‘Sesame Street’ Teaches Kids the History of Black Hair With Muppets and Facts

In its Black History Month series, the show broke down box braids, cornrows, and Zulu knots for their youngest viewers.

Not Just 28 Days: Colorado Expands Black History in Schools

A new law will force every K-12 public school in Colorado to teach comprehensive Black history by 2028.

Looking Back On Hank Aaron Smashing Babe Ruth’s Home Run Record

In 1974, ‘Hammerin’ Hank created a defining moment in baseball history.

The First Black Head Coach to Win a Super Bowl and His Lasting Impact on the NFL

In honor of Black History Month, we examine the career of Tony Dungy.

The Blackest Moment of the Week: New Book Says Shakespeare Was a Black Jewish Woman

Irene Coslet’s bold theory about Emilia Bassano Willoughby reignites authorship debates and forces us to consider who gets erased from history.

Barbie Salutes Juneteenth Icon Opal Lee With Inspiring Women Doll

Barbie celebrates Opal Lee’s fearless fight for Juneteenth with a doll that captures her legendary walk and its impact.

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