African Americans
Born in 1931 segregated Alabama, Mays eventually inspired a nation
June 20, 2024President Obama said it was “because of Willie, someone like me could even think about running for president."
Read more‘Paul Robeson Day’ is now an official holiday in Washington, D.C.
April 10, 2024Mayor Bowser signs proclamation recognizing contribution of Claudia Jones School and D.C. Friends of People’s World in winning holiday.
Read morePan-African Film Festival: The disappearing Black farmers of America
March 1, 2024For anyone interested in all the details of Black-owned farms, this is the movie for them.
Read moreBlack History Month: A tradition built through resistance
February 12, 2024What the right wing wants to do is erase the brutal history of racism and white supremacy in this country.
Read moreRight-wing censors target African-American studies during Black History Month
February 8, 2024More than ever, we need to protect our schools, libraries, and kids from censors and book banners.
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