The Short‑Lived Promise of ’40 Acres and a Mule’ As the Civil War was ending, recently freed Black people were promised land to start independent lives—but Lincoln’s assassination led to that plan’s demise. “What do you want for your own…
For his peace mediation during the first Arab-Israeli war, American diplomat Ralph Joseph Bunche receives the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway. Bunche was the first African American to win the prestigious award. Read more…
Just remember, Black people didn’t love Obama either… and he was Black! Black people, a group with a very long history of racially charged actions and behaviors behind us, continue to avoid unity in any way that we possibly can.…
Meet the Candidates for U.S. Senate in Mississippi’s Nov. 5 Elections Mississippi voters will choose a U.S. senator to represent the state in Congress in the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Use this guide to learn about candidates’…
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Facing racism and segregation in their own country, the Harlem Hellfighters became one of the most decorated American combat units serving in World War I. Read more moRead Black Heroes Throughout US Military History Meet the standout soldiers, spies and homefront…
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This article is a part of Blavity U Spirit Week 2023. The letters and symbols of Black sororities and fraternities have recently been the focus of several headlines. As Blavity reported, in September, a white substitute teacher went viral for wearing a jacket embroidered with the…
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Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc. Fraternal Luncheon – September 30, 2023 Jackson, Ms. OH, WHAT A PRIVILEGE IT IS —- TO BE HERE IN THE HOUSE WITH MY GOOD ALPHA BROTHERS ONE MORE TIME!!!!!! AND WHAT A PRIVILEGE IT IS FOR…