Mattel’s Barbie is partnering with the Black in Fashion Council to celebrate Black designers and encourage young girls to pursue fashion design careers.
Category: Black History
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Caulking the path to progress: Meet Isaac Myers, the man who sealed the gaps in opportunity for maritime workers
Issac Myers was a pioneering activist and maritime worker who advocated for union rights in the 1800s and founded the Colored Caulkers Trade Union Society and the Colored National Labor Union, fighting for better working conditions and fair wages for Black workers.
Posted inCivil Rights
A. Philip Randolph: The organizer of Black labor who left a blueprint for leaders of the future
A. Philip Randolph, the first president of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and Maids, played a significant role in the civil rights movement and labor movement, and is being celebrated as a pioneer for the Black middle class and the fight against discrimination.
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United we stand: Lessons from the 2024 ILA strike
Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association went on strike on Oct. 1, demanding a fair contract and significant wage increases, highlighting the importance of job security in a world dominated by AI.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore holds its first Black History Month Parade
The inaugural Black History Month Parade in Baltimore City, held on Feb. 17, celebrated the rich history of Black trailblazers and Black achievements in Charm City, and highlighted the importance of Black history being taught in schools.
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Black History Month: Celebrating progress while confronting inequality
Black political representation has reached historic highs, with over 10,000 African American elected officials in office and a record number of Black mayors, but despite this progress, racial disparities in economic well-being and representation remain significant.
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Maryland Horse Library and Education Center hosts Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers
The Maryland Horse Library and Education Center is hosting a traveling exhibit, “Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers,” showcasing the contributions of Black horsemen and horsewomen to horseracing from the 1800s to present day.
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Working Together: How members of the Black Press and Black labor movement changed the world
Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, AFRO publisher and CEO, discusses the collaboration between Black press and the Black labor union movement in her book, “Prayer and Pen,” which includes prayers and commentaries on labor, education, and more.
Posted inPrince George's County News
Panelists explore intersection of ‘Music and Black Labor’
A panel discussion in Prince George’s County, moderated by Patrick D. McCoy, explored the unjust labor practices faced by African American musicians and vocalists in the music industry, highlighting the need for continued support and recognition of Black labor.
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Maryland Public Television celebrates Black History Month 2025 with special programming
Maryland Public Television and MPT2 are celebrating Black History Month by featuring a lineup of programs exploring African-American history, including The Great Migration, great Black mathematicians, and personal stories of success, including Josie Johnson.
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From the AFRO Archives: A look at the work of A. Philip Randolph
Asa Philip Randolph, the first great Black union leader in America, founded the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and led the organization to secure better wages and working conditions for Black workers, including increasing the pay of Pullman Company porters from $14 to $22.50 per month.
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Five Black women who shaped the labor union movementÂ
Black women have played a crucial role in the labor union movement, fighting for workers’ rights and racial justice, and have also laid the foundation for broader struggles for racial and gender equality in the workplace.