News

‘There’s a target on my back’: Boston’s Black cultural institutions face Trump’s DEI assault
Cancelled grants and the administration’s prolonged attack on diversity efforts have dampened museum visits and threatened ...
How Trump Treats Black History Differently Than Other Parts of America’s Past
Since taking office in January, President Trump has tried to reframe the country’s past involving racism and discrimination ...
As Juneteenth returns, what happens now to African American history?
Juneteenth celebrates a milestone in African American history. Do some, in and out of Washington, want to sweep that history ...
Kentucky Just Opened an African American Heritage Trail—With 50 Sites Celebrating Black History
The state of Kentucky introduced an African American Heritage Trail today, offering visitors nearly 50 primary sites and ...
‘Gospel Voice of OC’ returns to champion Black excellence in music, art, history
Debora Wondercheck was trying to process scenes of civil unrest in 2021 when she came up with “Gospel Voices of OC,” a ...
'This is American history:' See photos around the US as the nation celebrates Juneteenth
With flags, ceremonies, parades and pomp, celebrations across the United States marked the day the promise of freedom finally rang true for more Americans.
Kentucky Lantern8d
New Kentucky tourism trail showcases Black history and heritage
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and state officials unveiled a new statewide tourism trail showcasing Kentucky’s Black history and ...
KUOW6d
Touring the history of Black music at MoPop's "Never Turn Back: Echoes of African American Music"
MoPop's Associate Curator Adeerya Johnson takes Soundside on a guided tour through their new exhibit "Never Turn Back: Echoes of African American Music" ...