60 years since Malcolm X's assassination: Who was the civil rights icon?
Friday marks the 60th anniversary of the death of Malcolm X, a prominent Black American Muslim civil rights activist.
Remembering the Tampa lunch counter sit-ins | Column
Sixty-five years ago, a group of courageous young African American students in Tampa embarked on a journey that would forever ...
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Reflecting and Uplifting Black Excellence Through Struggle
Consumer at Black History Month is a time for reflection and remembrance. It’s an opportunity to honor the individuals who ...
Dr. A. H. McCoy, one of the founders of the Farish Street Business District
McCoy’s practice and buildings are where 20 government agencies now operate, the Dr. A. H. McCoy Federal Building.
Beyond Tulsa: Uncovering America's forgotten Black Wall Streets and their legacies today
Stacker used Census data and other sources to explore the history of Black Wall Streets and their legacy in present-day Black business districts.
During Black History Month, remember stories of Black athletes who influenced America
From Jesse Owens, Jackie Robinson and Muhammad Ali to Colin Kaepernick, the achievements of Black athletes have had a role in advancing civil rights.
Remembering Black Athletes Who Took A Stand (And A Knee) Against Racism
BLACK ENTERPRISE remembers five trailblazing athletes who broke barriers and set the stage for activism in sports ...
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The Trailblazing Black Librarian Who Rewrote the Rules of Power, Gender and Racial Passing
Belle da Costa Greene, the first director of the Morgan Library, was a Black woman who passed as white in the early 20th ...
‘Charlotte icon and legend’ broke barriers in NC and nation as city’s first Black nurse
Thereasea Clark Elder broke barriers for Black public health nurses in Charlotte as the city’s first for the life-saving profession. Born in 1927, the Charlotte native grew up i ...