By Alice T. Crowe Crews equipped with crowbars dismantled an exhibit at Independence National Historic Park in Philadelphia on Jan. 22. The panels removed honored the lives of nine people enslaved by George Washington. Under a Federal directive, staff were to take down information that “disparages” American icons and fosters national shame. The take-down of […]
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Descendants of Harlem Hellfighters reflect on long-overdue honor for Black WWI heroes
The Harlem Hellfighters, an all-Black regiment in World War I, spent nearly 200 days in combat facing both the enemy and systemic racism at home. More than a century later, their descendants accepted a long-overdue Congressional Gold Medal, honoring their courage and resilience.
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Morgan Park, historic African-American neighborhood, receives official historical marker
The Morgan Park neighborhood in Baltimore City officially unveiled a historical marker to commemorate its rich history and the legendary leaders who called the community home.