Roy S. Johnson: Hey, white people, it’s not too late to celebrate Black History Month with us
Feb. 27 — In 1869, John Willis Menard rose from his seat in the chamber of the U.S. Congress to defend his status as the first African American elected to the institution, thus becoming the first Black to address Congress. Alas, he was denied the seat and returned to Florida where he became a school superintendent.
Connecting With Nature to Celebrate Black History Month
Outlandish, a hiking store and adventure group in Brooklyn, is one of several organizations on a mission to encourage Black people to spend time outdoors.
10 Black history facts about Iowa to know for Black History Month
African-Americans have contributed significantly to the building and progression of this nation, and Iowa is no exception. Iowa is filled with a rich history of the struggles Blacks faced and the resulting triumphs.
Museum of Broadway highlights Black storytellers for Black History Month
A special exhibition in the heart of the Theater District focuses on Black storytellers. Playwrights, directors, musicians and actors are in the spotlight. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin takes us inside to learn the history,
Today's local history makers: We want to hear who is making Black history near you
It's Black History Month and the Up First newsletter wants to highlight local history makers. Do you know anyone who has made a difference and should be celebrated this month? If so, we want to hear.
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‘African Americans and Labor’: Honoring Black History Month in 2025
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History has named the theme for this Black History Month.
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Black History Month: A Century Of Recognizing Achievements And Contributions
Black History Month, celebrated annually in February, is a time to honor the significant contributions and achievements of ...
Senators grill investigators on the midair collision between an American Airlines plane and a Black Hawk military helicopter
Investigators trying to determine what caused last week’s deadly midair collision between a US military Black Hawk helicopter ...
With Donald Trump there, will the Black National Anthem be performed at Super Bowl LIX?
Trump is reportedly slated to attend, and if he does, he will get to hear the playing of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” prior ...
Black Hawk helicopter had important safety system turned off during collision with American Airlines jet, senator says
A key safety system was turned off on the US Army helicopter that collided with an American Airlines regional jet last week ...
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Black American Labor: From Tokenism To True Equity
From the forced labor of enslavement to laborers during Reconstruction to today’s leaders in tech and finance, Black ...
America's Greatest Workplaces for Black Americans - 5,000 - 20,000 Employees
From systemic barriers to limited leadership opportunities, Black Americans face a professional landscape that requires res ...
Want to explore Black History Month in Houston? Here are 11 African American landmarks to visit
Explore Black history and culture at Houston landmarks such as Freedmen’s Town, the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum and ...
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The theme of Black History Month 2025 is ‘African Americans and Labor’
Groups celebrating Black History Month are including this year’s theme of African Americans and Labor as part of their ...
Unemployment spiked for Black men in January as more joined the labor force
Black men saw their unemployment rate spike to 6.9% from 5.6% in January, bucking the overall unemployment rate trend for the ...