In a tribute based on action rather than ceremony, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced a university-wide Day of Service to honor the life and legacy of its distinguished alumnus, Rev. Jesse Jackson. Chancellor James R. Martin…
A new mural project in Connecticut highlights Primus Armes, a man born into slavery in West Africa. His life story serves as a strong symbol of resilience, ongoing struggle, and reclaiming history. The mural will be officially unveiled in Norwich,…
On April 10, 1975, Lee Elder made history on the manicured fairways of The Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. This moment changed professional golf forever and marked a significant chapter in the broader fight for racial equality in sports. That…
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…
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…
