Tag: African American history
Uncovering the Names of Tulsa Massacre Victims: A Breakthrough in the Search
In 1921, a man named C.L. Daniel, an Army veteran, was on his way back home to Newnan, Ga. after serving in World War I. However, his journey was tragically cut short when he...
Juneteenth Dedication: Alabama’s National Monument to Freedom for Former Slaves
The Equal Justice Initiative, a nonprofit organization dedicated to criminal justice reform, recently unveiled its National Monument to Freedom on June 19, 2024, at the newly established Freedom Monument Sculpture Park in Montgomery, Alabama....
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces Reparations Task Force and Condemns Systemic Racism on Juneteenth
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson recently made a significant announcement during a Juneteenth celebration, unveiling the formation of a reparations task force dedicated to addressing historical injustices faced by Black people in the United States....
Bessie Coleman: First Black Woman with International Pilot’s License
Bessie Coleman was the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license. She was known for refusing to perform in segregated venues, advocating for equal rights. Coleman had a challenging journey to obtaining...
Under the baobab: Celebrate Juneteenth, new Palmer Museum this month in Happy Valley
Palmer Museum Grand Opening and Juneteenth Celebration in Happy ValleyThe Penn State College of Art and Architecture celebrated the grand opening of the new Palmer Museum at the Arboretum last weekend. The museum, with...