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Entrance to The Ville neighborhood in St. Louis, featuring a large arch-shaped sign reading 'Welcome to The Ville Neighborhood' and a cylindrical monument commemorating the Emancipation Proclamation of January 1, 1863, surrounded by trees and a paved road.
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20 Things You Didn’t Know About Annie Malone Children’s Home: Part 3: A Historic Location in the Ville

by Pagee' SpeedeMarch 14, 2026March 14, 2026

The Annie Malone Children’s Home in St. Louis’ Ville neighborhood stands as a testament to African American resilience, culture, and community strength. Learn about its historic significance and ongoing restoration efforts.

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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
Commemorative graphic of Rev. Jesse Jackson featuring a contemporary portrait alongside historical images of his activism, with a blurred American flag background and the text 'Rev. Jesse Jackson 1941-2026.'
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Black to the Future: Honoring the Legacy of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson During Black History Month

by The Newsletter 05February 17, 2026February 17, 2026
A black and white portrait of poet Gwendolyn Brooks, smiling warmly in round glasses, presented within an ornate gold frame
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Black To The Future: Did You Know? Celebrating 28 African American Trailblazers – Gwendolyn Brooks -Day 15: The First Black Pulitzer Prize Winner

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 15, 2026February 12, 2026
A grayscale portrait of Bessie Coleman, wearing a flying helmet and aviator goggles, framed in an ornate golden frame.
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Black To The Future: Did You Know? Celebrating 28 African American Trailblazers – Day 11: Bessie Coleman – America’s First Female Flyer

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 11, 2026February 11, 2026
Monochrome bust of an George Washington Carver framed in gold, evoking a timeless tribute.
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Black To The Future: Did You Know? Celebrating 28 African American Trailblazers – Day 10: George Washington Carver: A Pioneer in Innovation and Agriculture

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 10, 2026February 10, 2026
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Black To The Future: Did You Know? Celebrating 28 African American Trailblazers – Day 9: Ida B. Wells-Barnett

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 9, 2026February 8, 2026
A grayscale portrait of Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, framed in an ornate gold frame with a patterned background.
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Black To The Future: Did You Know? Celebrating 28 African American Trailblazers: Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 2, 2026February 2, 2026
Dr. Melissa N. Shaw, smiling in a professional portrait, wearing a camel blazer and black turtleneck, with a blurred green outdoor background.
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ASALH: Black Canadian Women’s Leadership Earns Dr. Shaw Prestigious OHS Award

by Metalle Tagner and Ondrea P. SeoulDecember 29, 2025December 29, 2025
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African American Heritage Monument and Park to be Dedicated November 8, 2025 in Houston area

by EIN PresswireNovember 3, 2025November 7, 2025
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10 Political Spotlight Moments Influencing African American History

by Artemis IngramOctober 24, 2025
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Unveil African American Legacy at National Mall’s Free Smithsonian Museum

by Visit DCSeptember 6, 2025September 6, 2025
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Memorial Day Reading List: Check out these Books on History and Inclusionďżź

by Ariel KahanaMay 24, 2025May 24, 2025
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Uncovering Our Roots: How Hip Hop Revealed Our Shared Ancestry Beyond the Lies

by Kwame Thompson-ContributorApril 20, 2025April 21, 2025
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Study Finds That Baby Boomers are Accelerating Exits from Their Businesses

by EIN PresswireApril 20, 2025April 19, 2025
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Celebrate Women’s History Month at the National Museum of African American History and Culture: Honoring Women Chefs at Sweet Home Café

by The Newsletter 05March 14, 2025March 12, 2025
Posted inBlack History

The 13th Amendment Freedom Week Movement: Remembering the Tulsa Riot Massacre and Other Historic Tragedies

by The Newsletter 05January 14, 2025January 14, 2025
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Civil Rights Pilgrimage gives Catholics new appreciation for African Americans’ freedom struggle

by JOHN FEISTERJune 9, 2024June 9, 2024
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‘The Best of the Best: Jazz from Detroit’ documentary, ‘Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898-1971′ exhibit | American Black Journal

by David BeckfordApril 10, 2024April 10, 2024

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