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Category: Black History

How we tell our story, how the world hears our stories is the story

President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862, a key step toward the abolition of slavery, leading to the 13th Amendment.
Posted inThe Narrative Matters

What Is the Difference between Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment

by Kariem HaqqJune 11, 2026June 11, 2026

The Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment were pivotal in ending slavery in the U.S., marking a historic shift in American liberty.

Posted inTrends

Celebrating Famous Singers in The Divine 9 and Their Impact on Black Music Month

by David BeckfordJune 11, 2026June 11, 2026
Posted inFashion

Why Line Number Necklaces Matter in Black Greek Paraphernalia

by David BeckfordJune 4, 2026June 4, 2026
Essence Festival of Culture concert scene highlighting live music and audience energy
Posted inEntertainment

My Top 10 Essence Music Festivals. 

by TarynJune 4, 2026June 4, 2026
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Entrepreneurial genius Dr. Jayfus T. Doswell talents within technology is known in Maryland

by Lawrence Jones II, PhDMay 26, 2026May 26, 2026
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Watermelon: The $500 Billion Dollar Wonder Fruit Loved Around the World

by Lawrence Jones II, PhDMay 20, 2026May 20, 2026
Catherine Perez, a vegan dietitian, smiling in a professional portrait.
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Her Story Matters: Catherine Perez, the Vegan Dietitian You Should get to know now

by Ariel KahanaMay 14, 2026May 14, 2026
Posted inWorld Matters

Police Brutality Against Black Children: End The Discrimination in America

by Ariel KahanaApril 16, 2026April 16, 2026
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The Pea Island Rescue Swimmers

by Lawrence Jones II, PhDApril 16, 2026April 16, 2026
Detail of 'Untitled' by Bahati Simoens, 2021, depicting a symbolic representation of faith and resilience.
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Opinion: What Good Friday and Easter Mean for Black Americans Like Me

by Esau McCaulleyApril 2, 2026April 2, 2026
One Mic Black History logo showcasing untold stories of Black lives.
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One Mic Black History: Revealing the Untold Stories That Shaped America

by Artemis IngramMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026
A black and white portrait of Dr. Ayanna Howard, an African American woman with curly hair, smiling warmly. The image is framed in an ornate golden frame, highlighting her achievements in robotics and AI.
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Black To The Future: Did You Know? Celebrating 28 African American Trailblazers – Day 28: Dr. Ayanna Howard – Pioneering Robotics and Inspiring STEM

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 28, 2026February 25, 2026
A black and white photograph of Major Taylor, an African American cyclist, captured in a dynamic racing pose on his bicycle. The image is framed in an ornate golden frame, emphasizing its historical significance.
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Black To The Future: Did You Know? Celebrating 28 African American Trailblazers – Day 27: Major Taylor – The Unsung Hero of Cycling History

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 27, 2026February 25, 2026
Dr. Patricia Bath, a pioneering Black female ophthalmologist, smiling warmly while holding an anatomical model of a human eye, wearing a white lab coat and a blue sequined top, with a lush outdoor background.
Posted inHealth

Her Story Matters: Three Pioneering Female Doctors You Should Know About

by Pagee' SpeedeFebruary 26, 2026February 26, 2026
Portrait of Henrietta Lacks, an African American woman whose cells revolutionized medical research.
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Black To The Future: Did You Know? Celebrating 28 African American Trailblazers – Day 25: Henrietta Lacks – How Her DNA Transformed Medical Science

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 25, 2026February 24, 2026
A black-and-white portrait painting of James Weldon Johnson, a prominent African American poet, lawyer, and civil rights activist, framed in an ornate gold frame.
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Black To The Future: Did You Know? Celebrating 28 African American Trailblazers – Day 24: James Weldon Johnson – Activist, Author and Composer Lift Every Voice and Sing Anthem

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 24, 2026February 23, 2026
A grayscale composition featuring a stylized portrait of Robert Abbott in the foreground, a faded photograph of another man in a bowler hat, and a Chicago Defender newspaper backdrop, all framed in ornate gold.
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Black To The Future: Did You Know? Celebrating 28 African American Trailblazers – Day 23: Robert Abbott – Trailblazing African American Newspaper Icon

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 23, 2026February 19, 2026
A black-and-white stylized portrait of Marsha P. Johnson smiling joyfully, wearing an elaborate floral hat, framed in an ornate gold frame.
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Black To The Future: Did You Know? Celebrating 28 African American Trailblazers – Day 22: Marsha P. Johnson – The Trailblazer Who Changed LGBTQ+ History

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 22, 2026February 19, 2026
A monochrome vector-style illustration of Fred Hampton speaking passionately into a microphone, framed in an ornate golden frame with bold diagonal stripes in the background.
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Black To The Future: Did You Know? Celebrating 28 African American Trailblazers – Day 21: Fred Hampton – Black Panther Icon and His Enduring Impact

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 21, 2026February 19, 2026
A grayscale artistic tribute to Ella Baker, featuring a detailed portrait on the right and a faded depiction of her speaking into a vintage microphone on the left, framed in ornate gold.
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Black To The Future: Did You Know? Celebrating 28 African American Trailblazers – Day 20: Ella Baker – A Black Freedom Movement Trailblazer

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 20, 2026February 19, 2026
Stylized grayscale portrait of Dr. Patricia Bath in an ornate gold frame, showcasing her as a pioneering African American inventor and medical innovator.
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Black To The Future: Did You Know? Celebrating 28 African American Trailblazers – Day 19: Dr. Patricia Bath – Inventor and Medical Pioneer

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 19, 2026February 19, 2026
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Black To The Future: Did You Know? Celebrating 28 African American Trailblazers – Day 18: Katherine Johnson – America’s Space Race Icon

by David BeckfordFebruary 18, 2026February 17, 2026
A black and white portrait of Dorothy Height, an elderly African American woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat, earrings, and a beaded necklace, framed in an ornate gold frame.
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Black To The Future: Did You Know? Celebrating 28 African American Trailblazers – Day 17: Dorothy Height – Godmother of the Civil Rights Movement

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 17, 2026February 17, 2026
Rev. Jesse Jackson speaking passionately in formal attire against a black background.
Posted inFeatured

Rev. Jesse Jackson and His Death Today: A Legacy of Civil Rights and Hope

by Samuel E. OrtizFebruary 17, 2026February 17, 2026
Black and white portrait of Dr. Alexa Canady smiling in an ornate gold frame, with a stylized illustration of a glowing brain in the background.
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Black To The Future: Did You Know? Celebrating 28 African American Trailblazers – Day 16: Dr. Alexa Canady – Saving Lives Through Neurosurgery

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 2026

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