In a significant development that has captured attention across the sports world, legendary American boxer Tommy Hearns has come under the legal guardianship and conservatorship of his eldest son, Ronald Hearns. This decision followed a court ruling in Michigan. It marks a new chapter in the life of one of boxing’s most celebrated champions. It […]
A group of university students in the United States is working to incorporate the overlooked Black women’s voices into the historical record. They are using a digital humanities project to preserve and publish personal diaries from the 19th and early 20th centuries. According to reports, the initiative is called the Black Women’s Diaries Project (BWDP). […]
Dozens of historic Black churches across the United States are receiving millions of dollars in preservation funding. This effort aims to protect institutions that have long been central to faith, culture, and civil rights in African American communities. Through the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, new grants totaling $8.5 […]
Three former presidents of the United States, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden, will lead a tribute to the late civil rights leader, the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. This happens at a public memorial service on Friday in Chicago. The event, called “The People’s Celebration,” is by family members and organizers. It concludes a […]
In the midst of renewed national discussions about historical memory and cultural preservation, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) is gaining attention with its ongoing exhibition “At the Vanguard: Making and Saving History at HBCU.” This powerful showcase celebrates the legacy, resilience, and contributions of Historically Black Colleges and Universities […]
