African-American history
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U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona fires back at push to dismiss Black studies
The Afro- Miguel Cardona, secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, wrote an opinion column in the Tampa Bay Times,…
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Actor Hopes Playwright’s Life Inspires Today’s Youth
THE NEW ORLEANS TRIBUNE- The struggles of the Black community, the power of resilience, and the unwavering demand for respect.…
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Biden Appoints Birmingham’s Woodfin to Council on Historic Preservation; Mayor Sworn In
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Chair Sara C. Bronin on Friday administered the oath of office…
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Celebrating the Life of Legendary Saxophonist Edward “Kidd” Jordan
New Orleans Data News Weekly- Legendary Saxophonist Sir Edward “Kidd” Jordan passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in…
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Oh, White fragility: Florida school bans Ruby Bridges film
The Afro- After blocking AP African American Studies from being taught in its schools, Florida is at again. In today’s…
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Diana L. Gibson dies at 82 years old
The Afro- Diana L. Gibson passed away on March 15, 2023 of a heart attack at her home. She was…
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10 banned books by Black Women
THE AFRO- According to data compiled by the American Library Association, there were 781 “attempts to ban or restrict library…
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AFRO salute: the women behind the 6888th keep pushing
THE AFRO- On March 15, I had the distinct honor of testifying in favor of Maryland House Bill 0370, sponsored…
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Black history isn’t ‘controversial,’ it’s real life
By Svante Myrick Black history is the undeniable history of this country, its people, actions, triumphs and atrocities. Yet, Black…
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Florida is just the latest battlefield in Republicans’ war on education
The Afro- It’s been a few weeks since a mess started boiling over in Florida with the rollout of the…
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AFRO review: a look at lesser known figures of Black history
THE AFRO- Each year Americans flock to the history books in search of stories about great Black heroes in time.…
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A time to learn: the importance of cherishing Black history
By Frances “Toni” Draper, AFRO Publisher and CEO Over 110 years ago, Booker Taliaferro Washington penned this letter to my…
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Black Philanthropic powerhouse Jack and Jill of America celebrates 85 years of fellowship and service
The Afro- Marion Turner Stubbs Thomas sought a place where her own children could bond with other Black children in…
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Black History Month: Dr. Alyx Porter on Shaping the Future Generation of Physicians
Free Press of Jacksonville- Black History Month is commemorated every February. It’s a month for all people to celebrate and…
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Psst, College Board: we see you’re not defending AP African American Studies
The Afro- The Florida Department of Education’s recent decision to reject the AP (Advanced Placement) African American Studies course is…
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Black History Month Health Events Look at Race Bias
Precinct Reporter News- Long before race bias in health systems was trending, Ernesta Wright was pushing advocacy, trying to debunk…
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Attorney J. Mason Davis Forged a United Way For Students and Lawyers
The Birmingham Times- In 2019, the United Way of Central Alabama announced the launch of the J. Mason Davis Leadership…
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Black Leaders Ready to ‘Fight Like Hell’ Over African American Course Rejection
Free Press of Jacksonville- By Ryan Dailey – THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA – TALLAHASSEE — Saying that an African…
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Macy’s to hold month-long donation campaign to benefit United Negro College Fund
The Afro- To celebrate Black History Month, Macy’s on Feb. 1 will launch Black History. Black Brilliance., a month-long donation…
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Florida to Black People: We’re Not Teaching Your History
The Afro- The Florida Department of Education officially launched its 2023 Black History Month Student and Educator Contests with the…
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PRESS ROOM: Howard University hosts Congress members for Glory: Conversations on the CROWN Act
The Afro- (Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON – Howard University welcomed members of Congress recently to engage with students about the…
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Ford Sponsored Mini-Series HBCU GO Road to Homecoming
The Afro- HBCU Go Road to Homecoming, the new production sponsored by Ford, follows a group of HBCU students and…
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Black Psychologists Are Absent in Public Schools
ST. LOUIS AMERICAN — “If only 2% of the psychiatrists in schools are Black, that means that most of the…
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Law Students Tackle Racial Inequity in Legal System
WASHINGTON INFORMER — Law students from D.C., Texas and Louisiana converged on the second floor of the Conrad Hotel in…
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Keeping it Real: Victorville School District Practiced Discriminatory Discipline Against Black Students
BLACK VOICE NEWS — So, 22 years into a new century despite the mandates of the 1964 Civil Rights Act…
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60 High Schools Launch First-Ever AP Program In African American Studies
CHICAGO DEFENDER — According to Education Week, College Board collaborated with academic and cultural institutions along with Black communities on…
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Homeless Teen Lands Spot on HBCU Basketball Team
THE ATLANTA TRIBUNE — According to Good Morning America, 19-year-old Jeremiah Armstead spent the past three years sleeping in cars…
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Here’s why Black kids need Black books
THE ATLANTA VOICE — In a 2009 TED Talk that’s been viewed 31 million times, Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie…
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LEGACY: Ralph Prater – Memphis State Eight pioneer
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Ralph Prater, one of the trailblazing “Memphis State Eight,” died Monday (Aug. 8) in San Francisco,…
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UGA Gives Special Recognition to Historically Black Fraternities, Sororities
ATLANTA DAILY WORLD — A crowd of spectators representing students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members gathered for the ceremony…
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The State of Black Education During COVID-19: the Good, the Bad, and the Promising
Black teachers close educational achievement and opportunity gaps, decreasing dropout rates and increasing college enrollment of Black students by more…
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OPINION: Black Educators Reject Trump, Call On Biden To Embrace Obama-Era Education Policies
SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — Amid the systemic injustices perpetrated against Blacks in this country, Joe Biden listed America’s inequitable education system…
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