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DC Emancipation: A Key Moment in the Fight for Civil Rights

by David BeckfordJuly 6, 2025July 6, 2025

Learn about the history of DC Emancipation and its significance in African American history and the fight for civil rights.

Top 5 Gifts for Divine 9 Dads on Father’s Day

by David Beckford and TNM StaffJune 10, 2025June 10, 2025

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My list of great Juneteenth Movies to Watch This Weekend

by Rob WarrenJune 7, 2025

Books

Acclaimed novelist portrays Black characters outside the comfort zone

by The Newsletter 05December 8, 2024December 9, 2024

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The Black College Sports Network: Where to watch your favorite HBCU Games During Week 1

by Ariel KahanaAugust 29, 2024August 29, 2024

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The underrepresentation of African Americans in the tech industry with David Lee-Podcast

by The Newsletter 05July 19, 2024July 20, 2024

$75,000 African American Civil Rights History Grant awarded to Michigan

by The Newsletter 05July 18, 2024July 20, 2024

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“The Blackest Broadway Ever” Is Set to Celebrate The Greatest Soiund Makers of all Time

by Monchiere Holmes-Jones June 12, 2024June 12, 2024

News

New Annual Juneteenth Celebration at the NELA Delta African American Museum

by The Newsletter 05May 21, 2024May 20, 2024

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The story of the Underground Railroad Living Museum and the story of the First Congregational Church of Detroit flow into each other.

by David BeckfordMay 7, 2024May 7, 2024

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE GRANTS $150K TO MICHIGAN PROJECTS HONORING AFRICAN AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS AND GREEN BOOK SITES

by The Newsletter 05May 5, 2024May 4, 2024

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Bessie Coleman: 1st African American Woman To Earn Pilot’s Licence

by The Newsletter 05April 6, 2024April 5, 2024

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From challenges to change: Delta Sigma Theta discusses how to get African American women involved in politics

by David BeckfordMarch 24, 2024March 25, 2024

#herstorymatters: Kelly Redmond Joins African American Board Leadership Institute as President and CEO

by The Newsletter 05March 7, 2024March 7, 2024

#BlacktotheFuture: Black History Month: 8 influential African American Christian leaders

by The Newsletter 05February 17, 2024February 17, 2024

Nearly Half of Americans Exposed to Water Pollutants, New Study Finds

by Ariel KahanaJuly 13, 2023September 15, 2023

Reparations for Black Americans: Exploring the Complexities and Push for Justice

by Ariel KahanaMay 30, 2023May 30, 2023

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Understanding Racial Inequality on Airbnb | Steps Taken By the Company to Address It

by Ariel KahanaMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023

Morehouse College Is Now Teaching Black History in the Metaverse

by Ariel KahanaFebruary 9, 2023February 9, 2023

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In light of change of hands, Who is Black Twitter and why do they matter?

by Ariel KahanaMay 8, 2022May 8, 2022

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The Impact of Biden’s infrastructure bill on black Americans.

by Ariel KahanaMarch 15, 2022March 15, 2022

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COVID: The Road of a Long Hauler… part 4

by Ed AtkinsOctober 20, 2021January 3, 2022

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COVID: The Road of a Long Hauler… part 3

by Ed AtkinsOctober 5, 2021October 1, 2021