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On This Day, July 5: Larry Doby becomes 1st Black player in MLB's American League
In 1947, Larry Doby became the first Black player in Major League Baseball's American League, joining the Cleveland Indians ...
3 beaches where Black Americans found and fought for freedom in a racist world
Many Americans are flocking to the country’s beaches this weekend to celebrate the Fourth of July. These sandy retreats hold ...
Why Black unemployment just rose to its highest level since January 2022
Unemployment among Black Americans last month reached its highest level in more than three years, in stark contrast to the broader labor market’s stunning resilience.
2025 Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival Opening Lineup Announced
The Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAF) has announced the opening lineup for its 23rd annual celebration ...
Fiber is important: New Berkeley exhibit celebrates African-American quilts
Quilts carried during the migration of millions of Black people from the South star at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific ...
Adidas Understood The Assignment: How The Sports Brand Is Honoring Black Excellence
HBE capstone event “Pathways & Pipelines,” explored how Black creativity builds bridges—preserving history, creating access, ...
‘Sinners’ to Make History as the First Film to Stream in Black American Sign Language (BASL)
Ryan Coogler is marking another career milestone: The director’s latest blockbuster “ Sinners ” will be the first film to ...
Essence Fest leads a summer of events for Black entrepreneurs galvanized by economic uncertainty
Essence Fest leads a summer of events for Black entrepreneurs galvanized by economic uncertainty In a year when the U.S.