Tag: African American history
HBCU Takes Early Lead in SEC Basketball Game but Loses Momentum in Second Half
The Alabama State men's basketball team faced off against the LSU Tigers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Despite a strong first half performance that saw...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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Top Supreme Court Rulings of 2024: Presidential Immunity & Chevron Doctrine
Supreme Court Rulings of 2024: A Year of Legal LandmarksIn a year of tense legal battles and high-stakes decisions, the U.S. Supreme Court has...
