Black History Month explained: its origins, celebrations and myths
Black History Month wasn’t always a monthlong celebration. In February 1926, historian and author Carter G. Woodson created ...
Plane Crash Live: 14 Still Missing As Black Boxes Recovered After Washington DC Midair Collision
Black boxes recovered after a jet and Army helicopter collided near DC; 14 still missing as NTSB investigates the deadly ...
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One of the Oldest Surviving Operas by a Black American Composer Will Be Performed for the First Time—138 Years After It Was Written
Edmond Dédé's 1887 magnum opus "Morgiane"—billed as "the most important opera never heard"—will finally get its premiere ...
When travel was treacherous for Black people: The Green Book’s legacy in New England
Though long out of publication, pieces of New England history live in its pages. The Globe mapped the listings.
How Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) Contribute To Students
Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) serve as critical lifelines for many students who might otherwise face barriers to ...
Black farmers' heirs challenge USDA payments at federal appeals court in Cincinnati
Heirs of Black farmers applaud a USDA program to pay for past discrimination while challenging the agency's decision to block ...
Arizona’s governor appoints first Latina and Black justice to state Supreme Court
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs has appointed Maria Elena Cruz to the Arizona Supreme Court. The state appellate judge from rural ...
Three Soldiers Were on Board US Army BlackHawk Helicopter Involved in Collision, Official Says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Three U.S. Army soldiers were onboard a BlackHawk helicopter that collided with a passenger jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, U.S. officials said on Wednesday.