Djimon Hounsou on battling ‘systemic racism,’ and reconnecting Black people to their African roots
Two-time Oscar-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou talks about his philanthropic work, and how ‘systemic racism’ means he’s still struggling to make a living.
Destroyed section of ‘America’s largest sand castle’ is rebuilt at historic NC fort
“Fort fisher was essentially America’s largest sand castle ever built,” Steele said. ”Construction began around early in 1861 and it was a constant construction project of building and rebuilding. It was worked on until the eve of the (final) battle.”
Celebrate Black History Month in D-FW with events like the African American Read-In
The Dock Bookshop is partnering with the African American Museum to present the African American Read-In on Feb. 15.(Anja Schlein / Special Contributor) February is Black History Month. Recognized nationally by President Gerald Ford in 1976,
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How Quad-A is working to close the Black wealth gap
Sheena Gray, CEO of the African American Association of Financial Advisors, speaks about the group's historic 2024 and its plans for the year ahead.
A $10 painting found at Glenside thrift store is a clue to Philadelphia’s storied Black history
The W.H. Dorsey painting is one more piece of evidence that there was a thriving Black community in antebellum Philadelphia
These Black Celebs Are Now Ghanaian Citizens As African Nation’s ‘Year Of The Return’ Program Expands
Black celebrities are reconnecting with their African roots, gaining citizenship in Ghana through its 'Beyond The Return' program.
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REVIEW: At Mass MoCA, 'Steve Locke: the fire next time' confronts violence against Black and queer communities
Steve Locke’s powerful exhibition at Mass MoCA, 'the fire next time,' confronts systemic violence and racial injustice through evocative art and unflinching truth.
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Black Americans find healing through Ghana’s new initiative
Ghana's Beyond The Return program enables Black Americans to reclaim their African heritage through citizenship, offering healing from historical injustices.
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Alzheimer’s toll on Black Americans
Delve into the challenges Black Americans face with Alzheimer’s and the urgent need for better prevention, care, and awareness.
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Almost Half of Americans Over 55 Face Dementia Risk
New research finds that the lifetime risk of dementia after age 55 in Americans is 42%, significantly higher than previous estimates.
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Documentary to highlight local African American history
The Braceville African American Heritage Museum in collaboration with the Braceville Community Foundation is holding a special screening for "Small Town, Big History," a documentary that dives into the rich history of Braceville's African American community.
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The US is fighting for the Central African media.
The US State Department funding a media network in the Central African Republic (CAR) has officially launched «The Light of Truth» project to fight