The Trump administration's push to ban Jackie Robinson's biography from the U.S. Naval Academy Library highlights tensions over diversity narratives...
Harriet Tubman, renowned for her vital role in the Underground Railroad, also served as a Civil War spy and leader, fighting for freedom and equality despite...
Minnita Daniel-Cox, University of Dayton Paul Laurence Dunbar was only 33 years old when he died in 1906. In his short yet prolific life, Dunbar used...
Deborah W. Parker, University of Virginia “Just Because I am a Librarian doesn’t mean I have to dress like one.” With this breezy pronouncement, Belle da...
Jonathan Howe, Temple University In an effort to avoid stereotypes about Black male athletes, such as being labeled a “dumb jock,” Spike, a college football player,...
Ana Lucia Araujo, Howard University During the era of slavery in the Americas, enslaved men, women and children also enjoyed the holidays. Slave owners usually gave...
October 17 is Black Poetry Day, celebrating the contributions of Black poets through events, virtual exhibits, and recommended readings that highlight diverse experiences and voices.
The article critiques white journalists who try to experience Black life by pretending to be Black, arguing these efforts are superficial, reinforce stereotypes, and trivialize systemic...
Discover the unsung hero, Philip B. Downing, an inventor who transformed mail security with his anti-tampering mailbox design, patented in 1891. His innovations still impact us...
Garrett Augustus Morgan Sr.: Inventor, businessman, and community leader whose legacy continues to inspire generations with his groundbreaking contributions.
