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Martin Luther King Jr. engaging with children in a classroom, symbolizing his role as a woke warrior.

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MLK’s Missing Legacy: Woke Warrior Part 1

by Mike GreenJanuary 2, 2026January 2, 2026

Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy as a woke warrior is often overlooked. This article explores his revolutionary nonviolent fight against segregation.

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Visiting the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC

by David BeckfordSeptember 12, 2025

Black to the Future: Coronado Motel in Pueblo recognized for role in African American travel

by Ariel KahanaJuly 19, 2025July 19, 2025

The racist history that helps explain our present wealth gap

by The Newsletter 05July 6, 2025July 6, 2025

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

by David BeckfordJuly 6, 2025July 6, 2025

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Watermelon: The $500 Billion Dollar Wonder Fruit Loved Around the World

by Lawrence Jones II, PhDJune 28, 2025June 28, 2025

Photo by Robles

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The Children are Our Future

by Ariel KahanaJune 21, 2025June 21, 2025

Prostate cancer, words a grown black man doesn’t ever wants to hear

by The Newsletter 05June 21, 2025June 21, 2025

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The Travelution: Discovering Old San Juan – A Journey Through History

by Lacey G Souldier TurnerJune 7, 2025

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The History of R&B Music

by Cody BlancJune 7, 2025June 7, 2025

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Black to the Future: Our Favorite African American Museums

by The Newsletter 05June 7, 2025

Black to the Future: Our Favorite Black Sci-Fi Based Films

by The Newsletter 05June 7, 2025June 7, 2025

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Celebrating AAPI Heritage: Culture, History, and Inspiration

by David BeckfordMay 24, 2025May 24, 2025

Memorial Day Reading List: Check out these Books on History and Inclusion

by Ariel KahanaMay 24, 2025May 24, 2025

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Things To Do In Detroit: Discover the Fascinating Exhibits at The Henry Ford Museum: A Must-See Destination

by David BeckfordMay 16, 2025May 16, 2025

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Black To The Future: Who Is Hanif Abdurraqib? A Critically Acclaimed Cultural Critic You Should Know

by TNM StaffMay 9, 2025

5 Moments That Went Down In Negro League History

by Cody BlancMay 2, 2025May 2, 2025

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Top Cities for Black Entrepreneurship in the US

by Ariel KahanaMarch 22, 2025March 23, 2025

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Sisterhood in the Workplace: Supporting Black and Latina Women beyond Women’s History Month

by The Newsletter 05March 1, 2025March 1, 2025

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Valentine’s Day: Show Love Every Day, Not Just on February 14th

by The Newsletter 05February 13, 2025February 12, 2025

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Things To Do In Atlanta: Atlanta Ghosts: Hauntings, Ghouls, and Phantoms of Atlanta

by Atlanta Ghosts By US Ghost AdventuresOctober 27, 2024October 27, 2024

8 Best Museums in DC and What They’re Known For

by The Newsletter 05October 15, 2024October 19, 2024

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

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