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25 Gospel Moments That Shaped Black History: 2000–2025
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25 Gospel Moments That Shaped Black History: 2000–2025

Black gospel music has always been a cornerstone of cultural expression, spiritual resilience, and community celebration.
Kiara Jacobs (Black America Web)
#Music #BlackHistory #bhm #blackmusic #gospel #churchmusic

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A brief history of Black church’s diversity, and its vital role in American political history | Analysis
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A brief history of Black church’s diversity, and its vital role in American political history | Analysis

With religious affiliation on the decline, continuing racism and increasing income inequality, some scholars and activists are soul-searching about the Black church’s role in today’s United States.
TucsonSentinel.com
#politics #history #BlackHistory #religion #church #DEI #bhm

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Adiba Nelson’s ‘Oshun And Me’ Is An Ode To Braids And Black History For Afro-Latin Children
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‘Oshun And Me’ Is An Ode To Braids And Afro History

Adiba Nelson drops a children’s book that reinforces Black aesthetics, braid culture, and identity at a time when Blackness is under attack.
Ida Harris (Black Enterprise)
#books #history #BlackHistory #education #bhm #childrensbook

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New poll says 27% of Canadians view the United States as an 'enemy' country
#Canada #USA #governments #Trump #potus47
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New poll says 27% of Canadians view the United States as an 'enemy' country

The poll suggests another 30 per cent still say they consider the U.S. an ally.
The Canadian Press (CTVNews)
#canada #usa #Trump #governments #POTUS47

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Voletta Wallace, the dedicated mother of legendary rapper The Notorious B.I.G., dies at 78
#hiphop #rap #music #blackmusic #blackhistory #blacksky
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Voletta Wallace, the dedicated mother of legendary rapper The Notorious B.I.G., dies at 78

Voletta Wallace, the dedicated mother of the late great rapper The Notorious B.I.G., has died at age 78.
MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer (Fox 5 Las Vegas)
#Music #BlackHistory #hiphop #rap #BlackSky #blackmusic

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Bridging Gaps: Why Black History Education Matters
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Bridging Gaps: Why Black History Education Matters

Black history is such an integral part of American history. However, for decades, the contributions, struggles, and victories of Black individuals have been underrepresented and oversimplfied in the education system.
Kyla Adams (Her Campus)
#School #history #BlackHistory #education #bhm

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28 Days of Black History: Black Food & Global Flavors, 10 Iconic Dishes With African Roots
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28 Days of Black History: Black Food & Global Flavors, 10 Iconic Dishes With African Roots

Numerous foods and dishes are culinary links to the African diaspora. This BHM we are celebrating those culinary delights.
BET
#food #history #BlackHistory #african #bhm #ethnicfood

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MapQuest Just Handed The Internet A Perfect Tool For Trolling Donald Trump
#GulfOf #mapquest #trump #potus #gulfofamerica #gulfofmexico
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MapQuest Just Handed The Internet A Perfect Tool For Trolling Donald Trump

“Gulf of Obama,” anyone?
Lee Moran (HuffPost)
#gulfofmexico #Trump #potus #GulfOfAmerica #mapquest #Gulfof

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7 Bible Verses That Honor Women’s History Month
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7 Bible Verses That Honor Women’s History Month

Women's History Month is a time to honor the strength, achievements, and contributions of women throughout history.For many, fai..
bawintern1 (Black America Web)
#history #women #WomensHistory #bible #holybible

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Could Black History Become Hidden History Under Trump?
#blackhistory #history #trump #dei #potus47 #bhm #blm #culture
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Could Black History Become Hidden History Under Trump?

What once was a problem of scarcity is now a one of censorship
Dr. Allison Wiltz (LEVEL Man)
#history #Trump #BlackHistory #culture #blm #DEI #bhm #POTUS47

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25 Years of Triumph: Celebrating Black History Milestones and Achievements
#blackhistory #blackculture #bhm #dei #blm
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25 Years of Triumph: Celebrating Black History Milestones and Achievements

From Barack Obama’s presidency to Simone Biles’ record-breaking triumphs and the Black Lives Matter movement, this article celebrates progress and the lasting impact on building a more inclusive and equitable society.
BAW Staff (Majic 102.3 - 92.7)
#BlackHistory #blm #DEI #bhm #blackculture

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The Life and Career of Sissieretta Jones: The Highest-Paid Black Performer in the Late 19th Century
#blackhistry #blackwomen #bhm #culture #theater #music
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The Life and Career of Sissieretta Jones: The Highest-Paid Black Performer in the Late 19th Century

Sissieretta Jones, also known as the “Black Patti,” was a renowned African American soprano and the highest-paid Black performer of the late 19th century.
Mr Madu (Listwand)
#Music #culture #Theater #blackwomen #bhm #blackhistry

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Black History Spotlight: The Short, Shining, Poetic Life Of Paul Laurence Dunbar
#poetry #poet #blackhistory #bhm #blm #history
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Black History Spotlight: The Short, Shining, Poetic Life Of Paul Laurence Dunbar

In his short yet prolific life, Dunbar used folk dialect to give voice and dignity to the experience of Black Americans
Minnita Daniel-Cox, University of Dayton (NewsOne)
#history #BlackHistory #poet #poetry #blm #bhm

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The Kissing Case: Two Black Boys Were Beaten And Jailed After A White Girl’s Kiss—More Than 65 Years Later, The Impact Remains
#blackhistory #bhm ##blm #civilrights #history
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The Kissing Case: Two Black Boys Were Beaten And Jailed After A White Girl’s Kiss—More Than 65 Years Later, The Impact Remains

The lives of James Hanover Thompson and David "Fuzzy" Simpson were forever changed, destroying their childhood innocence. Over 65 years later, EJI shares their story and the lasting impact of this injustice.
Melissa Noel (Essence)
#history #BlackHistory #civilrights #bhm

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Black Woman-Owned App Reveals Black History That Was Paved Over For Parking Lots
#blackhistory #blackwomen #blacksky #bhm #blm
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Paved Over Prominence App Uncovers Buried Black History

The Black woman behind the app uncovering York, New York’s forgotten Black history questions why former Black hubs are now parking lots.
Jeroslyn JoVonn (Black Enterprise)
#BlackHistory #blm #blackwomen #bhm #BlackSky

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Black Books That Were Snubbed and Made 'The New York Times' 100 Best Books of the 21st Century
#books #authors #reading #education #blackauthors #blackbooks
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Black Books That Were Snubbed and Made 'The New York Times' 100 Best Books of the 21st Century

Just 25 years into the 21st century, the folks at The New York Times Book Review are recognizing some of their favorite titles.
Angela Johnson (The Root)
#books #Authors #education #reading #blackbooks #blackauthors

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How Harriet Tubman Became A Spy For The United States Army
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How Harriet Tubman Became A Spy For The United States Army

Though Harriet Tubman is most famous for her successes along the Underground Railroad, her activities as a Civil War spy are less well known.
Kate Clifford Larson, Brandeis University (NewsOne)
#slavery #BlackHistory #military #civilrights #civilwar #bhm

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Blacks Need Not Apply: U.S. Military's Racist Decision to Stop Recruiting Service Members from Black Engineering Event Draws Backlash
#blm #dei #racism #military #trump #potus47 #djt
atlantablackstar.com/2025/02/1…

‘Blacks Need Not Apply’: U.S. Military’s ‘Racist’ Decision to Stop Recruitin ...

As President Donald Trump's administration continues to scour federal agencies of all DEI programs and initiatives, a U.S. military recruiting agency recently announced that it
Yasmeen F. (atlantablackstar)
#Trump #racism #military #blm #DEI #djt #POTUS47

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Missouri AG Sues Starbucks Because Its ‘Workforce Has Become More Female And Less White’
#starbucks #womensrights #dei #sexism #race
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Missouri AG Sues Starbucks Because Its ‘Workforce Has Become More Female And Less White’

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is suing Starbucks because its "workforce has become more female and less white.”
Zack Linly (NewsOne)
#race #sexism #starbucks #DEI #womensrights

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Have to Fight Back!: Furious Black Residents Make Armed White Supremacists Run for Cover, Expel Them from Highway Before Burning Racist Flag atlantablackstar.com/2025/02/1…

‘Have to Fight Back!’: Furious Black Residents Make Armed White Supremacists Run for Cover, Ex ...

Residents of a historically Black community in Ohio forced neo-Nazi demonstrators to retreat from a highway overpass, where they hurled racial slurs and waved large
A.L. Lee (atlantablackstar)
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