Black History
The Senate unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday to establish June 19 officially as Juneteenth National Independence Day.
Juneteenth isn't typically a part of the history lesson in school, so as we honor this joyous day of freedom, here's a look at 5 kids books about Juneteenth to get your little one acclimated...
In 1865, two years after President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation went into effect, Black people in Galveston, Texas were finally liberated.
Take a look at these 10 Black History documentaries you can watch for Juneteenth that each tell our stories as a race from many different perspectives.
These women opened doors for a generation of aspiring creatives through their celebrated contributions to the arts.
"We’re here to remember, to mourn, to rebuild equitably." -Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester
Though survivors of the Tulsa Massacre are still wondering how justice can be served, there are several documentaries and films that better explain the events that changed their lives forever. Explore five films that you can view to become more familiar with a moment in history that would otherwise be forgotten.
The Tulsa Race Massacre is a stark example of the failure of the U.S. democracy to provide justice for race-based terroristic violence – to require reparative justice – thus, condoning it.
“Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre," a new documentary about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, tells the story of Greenwood from its founding to the present through rare footage and interviews with historians and community leaders.
While some Memorial Day traditions remain affected by COVID-19, one thing the pandemic cannot do is erase the very real Black history behind the holiday.
Just days ahead of a widely promoted commemorative event surrounding the Tulsa Race Massacre's 100-year anniversary, the Tulsa Race Commission announced the cancellation of its "Rise and Remember” centennial celebration.
“Chad was a very proud Bison." Boseman's wife shares as the new 'Chadwick Boseman College of Fine Arts' name was revealed, "his legacy will continue to inspire young storytellers for years to come."