The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of African American History and Culture has unveiled a new exhibit, “iWitness: Media and the Movement”, which commemorates the Maryland activists, community leaders and organizations that shaped the Civil Rights Movement via radio, television, photography and the Black Press.
Category: History
Posted inU.S. Government
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks two years after Roe v. Wade is overturned
Vice President Kamala Harris and President Biden have been fighting to restore the protections of Roe v. Wade, as 80% of women support increasing access to birth control pills and 57% support an abortion pill.
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Final Weeks for 50-Year Retrospective of Boundary-Breaking Artist Joyce J. Scott at BMA Joyce J. Scott: Walk a Mile in My Dreams closes on July 14
Joyce J. Scott’s exhibition at the BMA features nearly 140 works from the 1970s to the present, including sculpture, jewelry, textiles, artwear garments, performance compilations, prints, mixed-media installations, and a new large-scale commission, showcasing her multidisciplinary practice and her commitment to confronting racism, sexism, classism, and all the ‘isms’ society offers.
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Real Times Media Co-Owner, Legendary Businessman and Philanthropist Dr. William ‘Bill’ Pickard passes away at Age 83
Jeremy Allen, Executive EditorMichigan Chronicle Dr. William “Bill” Pickard – entrepreneur, philanthropist, education advocate, business titan, mentor, and visionary – passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 12, at his West Palm Beach, Fla. home, surrounded by family and loved ones. Dr. Pickard’s daughter, Mary Pickard, issued the following statement: “On behalf of the Pickard family, we […]
Posted inBlack History
Honoring the Black, buried, and missing at Normandy American Cemetery
On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the service and sacrifice of the 135 African-American men and three women buried at Normandy American Cemetery, as well as the 3,000 Black troops who served in segregated units, is being recognized.
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Willie Earl Vereen, valiant freedom fighter, dies at age 70
Willie Earl Vereen, a member of the “Wilmington Ten” who was convicted for arson and firebombing in Wilmington, NC, has died at the age of 70, prompting a memorial service in Wilmington.
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James by Percival Everett: an enthralling reimagining of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of formerly enslaved Jim
James, a novel by Percival Everett, reimagines Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of the enslaved Jim, exploring the complexities of his journey and the development of his intellectual and political consciousness.
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Little Rock Nine activist Daisy Bates to be honored with statue in U.S. Capitol
A statue of civil rights activist Daisy Gatson Bates will be unveiled at the U.S. Capitol on May 8 to honor her legacy of helping desegregate schools in Arkansas as part of the Little Rock Nine.
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South Africa will mark 30 years of freedom amid inequality, poverty and a tense election ahead
South Africa is celebrating 30 years of freedom and democracy, but many of the challenges faced by the country have subsided, with the Black majority still living in poverty and the ANC facing a fiercely contested election in May.
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Rev. Dr. Freddie Haynes resigns from new presidency of Rainbow/PUSH Coalition
Rev. Dr. Freddie Haynes has resigned as President of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition due to financial problems, less than a year after being announced as Jesse Jackson’s successor.
Posted inCivil Rights
Championing inclusion: Verna Myers’ evolution as a DEI advocate
Verna Myers, founder of The Verna Myers Co., has leveraged her upbringing to become a powerhouse in the arena of diversity, equity and inclusion, advising corporations and universities, offering DEI online training courses and doing keynote speeches to spread the message of inclusion within every aspect of our lives.
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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.
