The Harlem Hip at Lenox Saphire
An uptown legend invites his musician friends to the Senegalese-American restaurant for weekly sets of jazz, blues, and soul. There
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CULTURE
Percy Julian Contributions to the Field of Science
Percy Julian should be a name known to all of society for the contributions he made to the field of
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s advice for living boldly
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie doesn’t mind if you don’t like her. Too many women worry about being liked, she says, and
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18 Quotes From Women Who Have Made History
Here are 18 quotes from 18 history-making women. 1 Maya Angelou; Poet, Civil Rights Activist 2 Coretta Scott King; Author,
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Enslaved Africans Do Not Count As Immigrants
Let’s file this one under “Things we shouldn’t have to explain.” Ben Carson, the new secretary of housing and urban
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Digital Platform Is Highlighting The Forgotten History Of Black Ballet
MoBBallet wants to show that black ballet artists are not unicorns. Many people may see the rise of black dancers
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10 New Books By Women Writers To Add To Your Must-Read List
Glory Edim just wanted to talk about books with her friends. At least, that’s how her book club, Well-Read Black
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Listen To Legendary Black History Figures Talk About Life, Activism
Many black men and women throughout history have used their voices to speak out against racism and inequality in America.
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The National Museum of African American History and Culture
THE SMITHSONIAN’S National Museum of African American History and Culture opened on Sept. 24 in Washington after a long journey.
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The Legacy of Malcolm X
Malcolm X died on February 21, 1965, just as he was moving toward revolutionary ideas that challenged oppression in all
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