African Americans
Youth march and African American History Celebration inspire struggle
February 27, 2015Before the march, participants gathered to make a "peace pledge," writing the name of a loved one lost to violence, or a message of peace, on a red felt heart.
Read moreToday in African American history: African Burial Ground National Monument
February 27, 2015The memorial was dedicated in 2007 and included several commissioned pieces of public art.
Read moreToday in African American history: Happy birthday, Fats Domino!
February 26, 2015World-renowned performer Antoine "Fats" Domino was born on this date in New Orleans in 1928.
Read moreSelma: The real winner of every Oscar in sight
February 25, 2015The crowd at the Academy Award ceremony stood and cheered. Somebody said that Selma stole the show. How true.
Read moreToday in African American history: Birthday of W.E.B. DuBois
February 23, 2015One of the greatest scholars, thinkers and activists for African American liberation was born on this date in 1868.
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