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Exclusive The Smithsonian Faces White House Deadline TODAY— Here’s How Black History Could Be at Risk

Exclusive The Smithsonian Faces White House Deadline TODAY—...

The Smithsonian is facing a White House deadline today to prove its exhibits don’t...

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Who’s This White Lady Who Joined a Famous Black Sorority? Her Badass Story Will Inspire You!

Who’s This White Lady Who Joined a Famous Black Sorority?...

Joan Mulholland wasn’t just trying to wear paraphernalia. She was about the movement.

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The Story of Eartha Kitt, a Sexy, Rebellious Legend

The Story of Eartha Kitt, a Sexy, Rebellious Legend

We're looking at the life of the legendary Eartha Kitt, who captivated audiences...

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Do You Know Zelda Wynn Valdes, The Black Designer Who Helped Shape The Legendary Playboy Look?

Do You Know Zelda Wynn Valdes, The Black Designer Who Helped...

Zelda Wynn Valdes was responsible for dressing stars like Dorothy Dandridge and...

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USPS Honors Phillis Wheatley with 49th Black Heritage Stamp

USPS Honors Phillis Wheatley with 49th Black Heritage Stamp

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is honoring Phillis Wheatley—the first published...

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‘Black Photojournalism’ Serves As A Record Of Black Life Told From Within

‘Black Photojournalism’ Serves As A Record Of Black Life...

Housed inside Carnegie Museum of Art, Black Photojournalism brings together photographs...

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Scientists Were Stunned After DNA Analysis Revealed the Truth About the First Black Brit

Scientists Were Stunned After DNA Analysis Revealed the...

For decades, scientists thought they'd found skeletal remains of the first Black...

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Top 7 Video Games That Rewired Global Gaming In The 1990s

Top 7 Video Games That Rewired Global Gaming In The 1990s

A recent report covered by BLACK ENTERPRISE revealed how video games from the 1990s...

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Joy Reid Sparks Debate By Reposting Claims That ‘Jingle Bells’ Has Racist Origins

Joy Reid Sparks Debate By Reposting Claims That ‘Jingle...

Greene explored the minstrel entertainment period and the song’s composer James...

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50 Moments in Black Journalism History (1975-2025)

50 Moments in Black Journalism History (1975-2025)

Capital B is partnering with Herbert Lowe to publicize the 50th anniversary of the...

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This Queens Landmark Once Belonged To Lena Horne. Now It Can Be Yours.

This Queens Landmark Once Belonged To Lena Horne. Now It...

A piece of Black history is back on the market in New York. Lena Horne’s historic...

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Maryland Sisters Lead Bold Fight To Reclaim Ancestral Land Taken From Their Family

Maryland Sisters Lead Bold Fight To Reclaim Ancestral Land...

Teresa emphasized the strategic power of their business success. “The business has...

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Avery Research Center Marks 160 Years Of Preserving Black History In South Carolina’s Lowcountry

Avery Research Center Marks 160 Years Of Preserving Black...

Since its establishment, it has transformed into a research center that keep their...

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Former Enslaved Veteran Honored As New Jersey’s First Black Business Owner

Former Enslaved Veteran Honored As New Jersey’s First Black...

The Honoring Cudjo Banquante! project was funded by a $15,000 grant from the New...

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Black History Month – The History and Modern Impact of Black British Literature and Publishing

Black History Month – The History and Modern Impact of...

Tracing the voices, movements, and publishers that shaped a century of Black British...

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Olaudah Equiano-Abolitionist

Olaudah Equiano-Abolitionist

Original article 14 Oct 2017 – Updated 04 March 2020 Who was Olaudah Equiano? Olaudah...

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Frank Bruno MBE

Frank Bruno MBE

Frank Bruno MBE is one of Britain’s best-loved sportsmen, and arguably one of the...

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Diane Abbott

Diane Abbott

Diane Abbott was elected Britain’s first Black woman MP in 1987. Representing the...

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Black Loyalists in 18th Century London

Black Loyalists in 18th Century London

Black Loyalists in 18th Century London Image: Courtesy of Kurt Miller – KMI Studio Website:...

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The First Black Person in England? - ???????? -The Black Presence in Britain

The First Black Person in England? - ???????? -The Black...

Who was the first Black person in England? The Black Presence in Britain looks at...

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Britains First Black Police Woman - Sislin Faye Allen

Britains First Black Police Woman - Sislin Faye Allen

Britains First Black Police Woman was Sislin Fay Allen. Allen was an inspiration...

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Black Nightlife in 18thC London - Black British History - Black Presence

Black Nightlife in 18thC London - Black British History...

Black Nightlife in 18thC London. These snippets provide a brief glimpse into the...

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Black Involvement in Sports - The Black Presence in Britain

Black Involvement in Sports - The Black Presence in Britain

Articles about Black people in sports in the UK. We welcome original contributed...

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The Black Presence in Britain

The Black Presence in Britain

Learn about Key People in Black British History. The Black Presence in Britain,...

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Black Britain & Black Britons Archives - The Black Presence in Britain

Black Britain & Black Britons Archives - The Black Presence...

Collection of articles about Black Britains and Black Britons. We welcome original...

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Buy: Staying Power: The History of Black People in Britain : Fryer

Buy: Staying Power: The History of Black People in Britain...

Buy: Staying Power: The History of Black People in Britain : Fryer, Peter. Pluto...

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Bayonets, Mangoes And Beads - The Black Presence in Britain

Bayonets, Mangoes And Beads - The Black Presence in Britain

In Bayonets, Mangoes And Beads, Nairobi Thomson weaves together the stories of black...

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Forgotten The Untold Story of D-Day's Black Heroes - Review

Forgotten The Untold Story of D-Day's Black Heroes - Review

The untold story of d-days black heroes : The Forgotten story of the 320th Barrage...

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Britains First Black Police Woman

Britains First Black Police Woman

The first black woman officer was Sislin Fay Allen who served from 1968 – 1972.Watford...

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Frank Bruno - Black British Boxers - Sports Stars - Blackpresence

Frank Bruno - Black British Boxers - Sports Stars - Blackpresence

Frank Bruno is one of Britain's best-loved sportsmen, and arguably one of the most...

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Who Was Olaudah Equiano? African Abolitionist | Black Presence in Britain

Who Was Olaudah Equiano? African Abolitionist | Black Presence...

Learn more about Olaudah Equiano was an African who became enslaved, bought his...

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When Did The First Black Person in England Arrive?

When Did The First Black Person in England Arrive?

When did the first black person arrive in England? Black Presence in Britain Like...

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Black Loyalists in 18th Century London - The Black Presence in Britain

Black Loyalists in 18th Century London - The Black Presence...

Britain gained herself unlikely allies in the War of Independence. Black loyalists...

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Diane Abbott - Black British Politicians - The Black Presence in Britain

Diane Abbott - Black British Politicians - The Black Presence...

Diane Abbott was Britain's first black woman MP. Representing the London constituency...

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Black Nightlife in 18th Century London

Black Nightlife in 18th Century London

In the 18th Century, the black presence in London was very established. So much...

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