Small towns and regions across the U.S. hold vibrant histories and cultures deeply rooted in their communities. Places like Eatonville, Fla. and New Bedford, Mass. preserve rich traditions that continue to inspire today.
Category: Black History
Posted inLiving
Under one roof: How Black families are reclaiming a generational way of life
Multigenerational living is on the rise in the US, particularly among Black families, providing shared care, economic support, and cultural continuity, while also offering emotional comfort and financial relief.
Posted inBaltimore Community
Post office renamed in honor of late Congressman Elijah E. Cummings
A West Baltimore post office has been renamed in honor of the late Congressman Elijah E. Cummings, celebrating his enduring legacy of service, advocacy and commitment to his community.
Posted inBaltimore News
Three key tips for newspapers to thrive for the next 100 years
AFRO leaders share three key tips for Black newspapers to thrive: balancing legacy, innovation, and engagement with younger generations amid industry challenges.
Posted inNational News
Frederick Lincoln’s family has held this land since emancipation
Frederick Lincoln grew up on land his family has owned since Emancipation — more than 40 acres passed down from formerly enslaved ancestors who never left the plantation they once worked. In a tight-knit community where most residents descend from the same group of enslaved families, land isn’t just property — it’s legacy, survival and a statement of freedom. As development pressures rise around Charleston, Lincoln and his relatives are fighting to hold onto what generations before them preserved with grit and determination.
Posted inBlack History
Business mogul Reginald F. Lewis remembered by mantra, ‘Keep going, no matter what’
Reginald F. Lewis, the first Black billionaire in the U.S., is being honored for his groundbreaking achievements in business and his deep commitment to family and community. A new exhibit and public events at the museum bearing his name celebrate his legacy of resilience, vision and determination to “keep going, no matter what.”
Posted inPrince George's County News
Cheltenham’s lost graves spark push for juvenile justice reform
An overgrown burial ground near the Cheltenham Youth Detention Center holds the remains of Black boys who died there more than a century ago—children once confined under Maryland’s segregated juvenile justice system. Now, a state senator is pushing to reform how the state prosecutes youth, linking today’s policies to the system’s unequal and often forgotten past.
Posted inBlack History
Black August, an opportunity for healing via education on Black resistance
Black August, rooted in the legacy of George Jackson and Black liberation struggles, is now a month-long observance honoring Black resistance, political prisoners, and truth-telling in U.S. history. As calls grow to reexamine national holidays, scholars and community leaders urge deeper engagement with Black-led narratives through education, activism, and cultural remembrance.
Posted inMaryland News
Maryland’s forgotten victims: Shedding light on the state’s lynching legacy
Since 2018, the Maryland Lynching Memorial Project has worked to uncover the state’s legacy of racial terror, documenting dozens of lynchings that were long ignored or forgotten. Its leaders say reckoning with these truths is essential to healing—and to preventing history from repeating itself.
Posted inHealth
Dr. Barbara Ross-Lee: A healthcare trailblazer with a legendary legacy
Dr. Barbara Ross-Lee, 82, is a pioneering leader in osteopathic medicine. She broke barriers as the first African-American woman to lead a U.S. medical school. She encourages others to define themselves and aspire for excellence despite the challenges they may face in pursuit of their career.
Posted inBlack History
Petition for 6888th Forever Stamp in need of support
A Change.org petition is calling on the U.S. Postal Service to issue a Forever Stamp in honor of the women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.
Posted inNational News
Celebrating Buffalo Soldiers Day: A legacy of bravery and service
Each year, Buffalo Soldiers Day is recognized on July 28, honoring the legacy of the first all-Black Army regiments formed well over a century ago. On this day, many recognize the bravery of the first Black soldiers and their role in shaping American history.