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The Role of Black Women in Shaping American History

Jul 19, 2023 10:00AM ● By Anand Subramanian

Black women have played an integral role in shaping American history, yet their contributions often go unrecognized and underappreciated.

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Soulful Salute: Souleymane Cissé, a Trailblazer Celebrating African Excellence in Filmmaking

Jul 16, 2023 10:00AM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Cissé is a celebrated Malian film director who has been making movies since the early 1970s.

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Noted Historian Charles L. Blockson Remembered

Jul 15, 2023 10:00AM ● By Karen Warrington

Charles Blockson, a noted historian, author, bibliophile and collector, has died at the ageof 89. He is being remembered as the “architect of one of the most prestigious collections of African American artifacts in the US.”

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Remembering First US Black Catholic Priest, Fr. Augustus Tolton

Jul 13, 2023 10:00AM ● By Anand Subramanian

His journey from slavery to priesthood and his unwavering commitment to his faith continue to inspire generations, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit and the power of unwavering belief.

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Enslaved Africans get no Reparations from King of Netherland; Just Apologies

Jul 10, 2023 12:00PM ● By Karen Warrington

Although slavery was officially abolished in the Netherlands in 1863, it didn’t really end until ten years later.

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Milisuthando: A Powerful Documentary Sparking Conversations on Black Identity in the African Community

Jul 09, 2023 10:00AM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Taking the form of a personal essay, it’s an intimate story about family and ancestors, about “inside apartheid’s experiment” and negotiating the complex world of post-apartheid South Africa.

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Confronting the History of Black Exclusion in US Music Education

Jul 06, 2023 10:00AM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

When it comes to achieving racial diversity, music education at the university level in the U.S. still has a long way to go.

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Juneteenth vs. July 4

Jul 05, 2023 12:00PM ● By Anand Subramanian

Both observances commemorate freedom, but they represent distinct milestones in the journey of African Americans.

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Unicorns in southern Africa: the fascinating story behind one-horned creatures in rock art

Jul 05, 2023 10:00AM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

In southern Africa, colonial European ideas encountered older indigenous beliefs about one-horned creatures.

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Juneteenth Wrap-Up: Unveiling the Historical Significance, Community Commerce, and Lasting Importance

Jun 30, 2023 12:00PM ● By Anand Subramanian

As the summer of 2023 unfolds, we reflect on Juneteenth's powerful and transformative celebration.

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