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"Touch Me and Find Out!"

"Touch Me and Find Out!"

The prosecution has rested in the murder trial of Karmelo Anthony, the Black Texas...

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Howard University Engineering Professors Recognized as Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the World’s Largest Scientific Society

Howard University Engineering Professors Recognized as...

Along with McElroy, Jamil Fletcher (B.S. ’87), A.J. King, Steve Mobley, Ph.D. (B.A....

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Good News in History, June 8

Good News in History, June 8

Also, 120 years ago today, President Teddy Roosevelt signed into law the Antiquities...

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Good News in History, June 6

Good News in History, June 6

80 years ago today, the National Basketball Association (NBA) was created with 11...

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Good News in History, June 5

Good News in History, June 5

1,363 years ago today, the Daming Palace Complex in the Tang Dynasty capital of...

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Good News in History, June 4

Good News in History, June 4

86 years ago today, the British Army completed the “Miracle of Dunkirk” by evacuating...

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God’s Artisans

God’s Artisans

Sam Young explores the complex history of the Jeunesse ouvrière chrétienne, which...

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The UK’s Role in Photography

The UK’s Role in Photography

William Henry Fox Talbot transformed photography with the invention of the negative....

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Good News in History, June 3

Good News in History, June 3

245 years ago today, farmer and politician Jack Jouett began his successful midnight...

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The Evolution of British Cinema From Silent Films to Modern Masterpieces

The Evolution of British Cinema From Silent Films to Modern...

British cinema began with Louis Le Prince’s groundbreaking 1888 films in Leeds and...

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Good News in History, June 2

Good News in History, June 2

On this day 80 years ago, the Italian Republic was born out of the monarchy of King...

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An Unreliable Archive of Internationalism

An Unreliable Archive of Internationalism

What do frictions in the founding story of a missionary women's college reveal about...

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Good News in History, June 1

Good News in History, June 1

100 years ago today, the great American television personality Andy Griffith was...

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Good News in History, May 31

Good News in History, May 31

100 years ago today, Kruger National Park was established in Limpopo and Mpumalanga...

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Good News in History, May 27

Good News in History, May 27

96 years ago today, the Chrysler Building opened to the public in New York City....

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Good News in History, May 26

Good News in History, May 26

100 years ago today, jazz trumpeter and composer Miles Davis, was born. One of the...

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Queer Non-Monogamy in Edwardian London

Queer Non-Monogamy in Edwardian London

How did a group of authors, artists musicians and aristocrats in Edwardian Chelsea...

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New DNA analysis of Christopher Columbus reveals truth about explorer's origins that rewrites history

New DNA analysis of Christopher Columbus reveals truth...

A new DNA analysis of remains belonging to direct descendants of Christopher Columbus...

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Rethinking Internationalisms

Rethinking Internationalisms

How can marginalised stories of internationalism be recovered? This article introduces...

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Uncovering the legacy of Maj. Charity Adams and her all-Black battalion

Uncovering the legacy of Maj. Charity Adams and her all-Black...

By Dante R. Brizill In 2024, many Americans were introduced to the legendary “Six...

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Victorians Versus Ageism

Victorians Versus Ageism

How can we end ageism? By understanding how the Victorians invented it. Helen Kingstone...

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Mystery 17th-Century Portrait Sparks Search for Identity of Black Sitter

Mystery 17th-Century Portrait Sparks Search for Identity...

A rare 17th-century portrait showing a Black and white boy side by side is under...

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Among Neighbors in Poland: Violence and Silence after the Holocaust with Anita Friedman, Yoav Potash and Nadine Epstein

Among Neighbors in Poland: Violence and Silence after the...

Yoav Potash and Dr. Anita Friedman reflect on the decade-long journey to uncover...

Black History Month

Black History Month

An adjournment debate on Black History Month has been scheduled for Thursday 21...

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Serendipity Remembers: April 2026

Serendipity Remembers: April 2026

Walter Tull Walter Tull is a celebrated Black British footballer and military officer...

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Good News in History, April 27

Good News in History, April 27

70 years ago today, Rocky Marciano retired as an undefeated boxing champ at age...

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Women Deliver 2026 Must Honour First Nations Justice, Land, and Life

Women Deliver 2026 Must Honour First Nations Justice, Land,...

Women Deliver 2026 Must Honour First Nations Justice, Land, and Life TOP AFRICA...

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Genocide is a Verb

Genocide is a Verb

How might historians write nonviolently about violence? In this personal essay,...

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Tiny galaxies, big mystery: New study explores black hole presence in dwarf galaxies

Tiny galaxies, big mystery: New study explores black hole...

Scientists explore if dwarf spheroidal galaxies, the universe's smallest, contain...

Russian Black Sea Fleet Crippled Again as Ukraine Damages Three Ships in Crimea

Russian Black Sea Fleet Crippled Again as Ukraine Damages...

SBU drones and special forces struck three Russian Navy vessels, radar systems,...

Five books on Canadian imperialism

Five books on Canadian imperialism

Relative to the United States, Canada is often portrayed as polite and benevolent....

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Interactions Between African Societies and Indigenous Tribes

Interactions Between African Societies and Indigenous Tribes

Cultural Exchange Through Art and MusicThe interplay between African societies and...

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Militarization and Defense Strategies in Pre-Colonial African Kingdoms

Militarization and Defense Strategies in Pre-Colonial African...

Overview of Military Significance in African Societies Before Colonial InfluenceBefore...

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Reflections on a Radical Archive

Reflections on a Radical Archive

In the final article of this series, our editorial team discuss their findings from...

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NASA’s Mercury Seven: The Pioneers Who Launched America into Space

NASA’s Mercury Seven: The Pioneers Who Launched America...

Project Mercury aimed to send a crewed spacecraft into orbit, study how humans function...

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Archiving Bengal’s Revolutionary Women

Archiving Bengal’s Revolutionary Women

How did radical women navigate Bengal's 'age of fire'? Oyeshi Ganguly explores what...

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Comment on Hello world! by Mr WordPress

Comment on Hello world! by Mr WordPress

Hi, this is a comment. To delete a comment, just log in and view the post's comments....

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Residents of Gua Musang Hospital quarters concerned over presence of black panther

Residents of Gua Musang Hospital quarters concerned over...

GUA MUSANG: About 30 families living in the Gua Musang Hospital quarters are worried...

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5 Black Poets For Students To Study And Know 

5 Black Poets For Students To Study And Know 

It’s often called the voice of the human soul. It was a means of rebellion for Phyllis...

Episode 142:

Episode 142:

Paul Landau (History, University of Maryland) on his award-winning book, Spear:...

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Residents of Gua Musang Hospital quarters worry about presence of black panther

Residents of Gua Musang Hospital quarters worry about presence...

GUA MUSANG: About 30 families living in the Gua Musang Hospital quarters are worried...

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Hello world!

Hello world!

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!...

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Cinema, Revolution and Popular Education

Cinema, Revolution and Popular Education

How does cinema convey historical knowledge for popular education? Viviane Saglier...

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Cycling the German Peasants’ War

Cycling the German Peasants’ War

The German Peasants' War (1524-26) was the largest uprising in Western Europe before...

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The Story of Lovers Rock. Where to see?

The Story of Lovers Rock. Where to see?

Lovers Rock, often dubbed ‘romantic reggae’ is a uniquely black British sound that...

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Public comments on racism @BFI

Public comments on racism @BFI

20 Mar 2025 Please continue signing and sharing the 16,000 strong petition to your...

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Past Event: Black History Family Day 2021

Past Event: Black History Family Day 2021

Get busy and enjoy a variety of fun creative activities: Arts & crafts tables, creative...

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Past Event: The Mariner, the Savant, and the Princess – Three extraordinary lives linked to the Royal Pavilion

Past Event: The Mariner, the Savant, and the Princess –...

Past Event: Museum Lab – Brighton Museum & Art Gallery Saturday 30 November 1400-1600...

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Richard Wright – Voice of Black America

Richard Wright – Voice of Black America

Richard Wright (1908-1960) was a pioneering African American writer whose work powerfully...

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Florence Griffith Joyner – The Fastest Woman of All Time

Florence Griffith Joyner – The Fastest Woman of All Time

Florence Griffith Joyner, widely known as “Flo Jo,” remains one of the most iconic...

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Howard Professor Examines Impacts of Marriage, Single Black Motherhood, and Racial Justice in Latest Book

Howard Professor Examines Impacts of Marriage, Single Black...

Along with McElroy, Jamil Fletcher (B.S. ’87), A.J. King, Steve Mobley, Ph.D. (B.A....

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Dystany Spurlock To Make History As First Black Woman Driver To Compete In NASCAR’s ARCA — ‘I’m Here, And I’m Ready!’

Dystany Spurlock To Make History As First Black Woman Driver...

Dystany Spurlock will make history as the first Black woman to compete in ARCA when...

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The evolution of racism against Black Russians

The evolution of racism against Black Russians

From comrades to second-class citizens: Black Russians have faced different levels...

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Our ‘Black Church in Detroit’ series examines Black history in the Bible for Black History Month

Our ‘Black Church in Detroit’ series examines Black history...

For Black History Month, our “Black Church in Detroit” series examines Black history...

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Forgotten firsts: Black athletes who paved the way

Forgotten firsts: Black athletes who paved the way

Long before modern sports stars like Simone Biles and Coco Gauff, Black athletes...

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Stratford Perth Museum opens second phase of permanent exhibit on local Black history

Stratford Perth Museum opens second phase of permanent...

Stratford native Garvia Bailey helped officially open the next stage of ‘We’ve Been...

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Uncovering History: “Banjo Man Blues” Explores Early Black Presence in Aurora

Uncovering History: “Banjo Man Blues” Explores Early Black...

A remarkable 19th‑century photograph from Aurora’s archives is opening new doors...

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Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon and two-time presidential candidate, dies at 84

Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon and two-time presidential...

“Our father was a servant leader — not only to our family, but to the oppressed,...

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11 Children's Books To Help Teach Your Little One Black History

11 Children's Books To Help Teach Your Little One Black...

Empower Black children by exposing them to Black excellence, resilience, and everyday...

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Colorado Leaders To Gather for Resisting Erasure: Black Presence in White Spaces

Colorado Leaders To Gather for Resisting Erasure: Black...

As Black History Month comes to a close, Colorado lawmakers and community leaders...

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Our Authors Study Club, Inc. and Los Angeles Leads the Nation in Citywide Black History Observance

Our Authors Study Club, Inc. and Los Angeles Leads the...

Nationwide — As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary and national...

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‘Troublemaker’ Revisits Nelson Mandela’s Life Through Rare Recordings

‘Troublemaker’ Revisits Nelson Mandela’s Life Through Rare...

When most filmmakers approach a figure as towering as Nelson Mandela, the natural...

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The Black and Gold Standard: The Saints’ Presence at Mardi Gras 2026

The Black and Gold Standard: The Saints’ Presence at Mardi...

Saints stars embrace Mardi Gras, from Cam Jordan's royal reign to rookie Tyler Shough's...

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Celebrate 100 Years Of Black History Month With These Events: Week 2

Celebrate 100 Years Of Black History Month With These Events:...

The second week of Black History Month transitions from reflection to active engagement.

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Black History Month: Award-Winning Author Dawn James Launches the Memoir Blueprint to Help African Americans Preserve Black History Through Their Own Stories

Black History Month: Award-Winning Author Dawn James Launches...

Publishing Expert Calls on Black Community to Document Personal Narratives Before...

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Bill Greason Becomes Last Living Negro Leagues Player After Death of Ron ‘Schoolboy’ Teasley

Bill Greason Becomes Last Living Negro Leagues Player After...

During his Negro League career, Greason pitched for teams including the Atlanta...

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Books You Need to Read This Black History Month

Books You Need to Read This Black History Month

This Black History Month, check out our reading list of essential titles for the...

Power of Presence: Spotlighting industry professionals for Black History Month

Power of Presence: Spotlighting industry professionals...

This Black History Month, meet Kathy-Ann Grizzle, Ray Fontaine and June Findlay...

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Williamsburg, VA: Where America Was Built on Black Backs – and Black Brilliance Endured

Williamsburg, VA: Where America Was Built on Black Backs...

As the nation marks its 250th birthday, Williamsburg stands as a destination of...

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National Girls & Women In Sports Day: Honoring The Black Women Who Changed The Game

National Girls & Women In Sports Day: Honoring The Black...

Black women transformed the rules, expanded their reach, and shaped the future of...

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How Xavier University Of Louisiana Became A Pillar Of Black History Month’s 100-Year Legacy

How Xavier University Of Louisiana Became A Pillar Of Black...

The early 20th century marks the inception of Dr. Carter G. Woodson’s Black History...

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Some of the Best Places Around the Country to Learn About Black History All Year Long

Some of the Best Places Around the Country to Learn About...

This Black History Month, these museums and exhibits dedicated to Black history...

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2026 BHM: Secret Black Systems That Kept Us Alive (And Still Do)

2026 BHM: Secret Black Systems That Kept Us Alive (And...

From mutual aid societies to churches and colonies, Black communities have built...

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