Internationally acclaimed singer Navasha Daya will celebrate her birthday with a tribute concert at the Keystone Korner, exploring the catalogs of Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington, two of the greatest musicians of the 20th century.
Category: Black History
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Thurgood Marshall Center Trust hosts panel discussion ahead of Brown v. Board 70th anniversary
The Reginald Lewis Museum, in partnership with the Thurgood Marshall Center Trust, held a memorable event in celebration of the 70th anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education, honoring Justice Thurgood Marshall, the first Black man to sit on the Supreme Court.
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Thurgood Marshall Center Trust and Lewis Museum to celebrate 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board
The Thurgood Marshall Center Trust and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture will host a commemorative event on April 24 to spotlight the legacy of Thurgood Marshall, the attorney who argued the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case before the high court and later became the first African American to serve on the Supreme Court.
Posted inAFRO CHARITIES
Afro Charities receives grant to revitalize Upton Mansion
Afro Charities has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the 2024 ARPA Community Arts Grant program to help fund the rehabilitation of the Upton Mansion in West Baltimore, which will serve as a permanent home for the AFRO Archives and a community space.
Posted inBlack History
Howard University collaborates with Spotify to create “1619: The College Edition” podcast
Howard University partnered with Spotify to host a listening session to highlight the launch of “1619: The College Edition” podcast, in which students unpack what they have gleaned from their study of “The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story”, under the direction of its author, Pulitzer Prize winner, Emmy winner and investigative reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones.
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The whitewashing of education – and how to stop it
Book bans, curriculum censorship, and attacks on historical narratives in educational institutions threaten the principles of academic freedom and undermine the integrity of our education system, threatening the principles of academic freedom and undermining the integrity of our democracy.
Posted in!Front Page Women's Health
Black women speak on motherhood during Black Maternal Health Week
Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than White women, and awareness, a bias-free birthing team, close monitoring and community support can prevent them from becoming a statistic.
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Coach Dawn Staley in spotlight after Gamecocks capture NCAA Division I national basketball championship
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley and her team celebrated a historic 87-75 victory over Iowa to capture a NCAA Division I national championship, making Staley the first black coach to win three NCAA titles and first Division I black coach to go undefeated in a season.
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Baseball Hall of Fame to honor Hank Aaron with statue unveiling; U.S. Postal Service to issue commemorative stamp
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is unveiling a bronze statue of Hank Aaron to celebrate the anniversary of his record-breaking 715th home run, and the U.S. Postal Service is issuing a commemorative Forever stamp to celebrate his life and career.
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Hank Aaron rose above racist hate mail and threats in pursuit of Ruth’s home run record 50 years ago
Hank Aaron refused to be intimidated by racist hate mail or threats during his pursuit of Babe Ruth’s home run record, and his teammates, including Dusty Baker, tried to protect him while he celebrated his 715th home run on April 8, 1974.
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Tuskegee University receives $6.7 million in federal funding to launch aviation degree program
Tuskegee University has announced $6.7 million in federal funding to launch a new aviation degree program in the fall, which will grant students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree in aviation science on a pilot track.
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“Freaknik” documentary premieres on Hulu
Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told is a compelling documentary that explores the rise and fall of the legendary spring break destination for Black college students in the 1990s, and the cultural significance of the event as a melting pot of diversity and musical expression.