Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) hosts a Juneteenth celebration to bring together the campus and the surrounding community. This vibrant event combines education, culture, and shared remembrance through food, live performances, and interactive cultural activities. It aims to honor Juneteenth’s historical significance while providing a welcoming space for reflection, unity, and community involvement. A Campus-Wide […]
Maryland has taken a meaningful step in facing a dark part of its racial history. Governor Wes Moore recently revealed a historical marker to honor hundreds of Black boys believed to be buried in unmarked graves near the former House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children in Cheltenham, Prince George’s County. The memorial ceremony […]
The city of San Antonio is once again positioning itself as a cultural crossroads as it hosts the 11th Annual Pan African Festival Weekend from May 1 to May 3, 2026. This event blends heritage, education, and community in a powerful celebration of African identity and global Black unity. A Cultural Convergence Rooted in Heritage […]
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, Connecticut officially unveiled on May 9, 2026. It is part of a larger public history […]
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). […]
