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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 ...
No, Black people may not be joining all of your protests. But they are still resisting
Black Americans’ call to sit out of Trump protests and marches post-election hasn’t exactly translated to inaction.
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 ...
SINNERS Will Have a Black American Sign Language (BASL) Version on Max
Sinners will hit Max with a Black American Sign Language (BASL) version to encourage others to learn about this special form ...
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13 Ways Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Will Impact Black Americans
With its hidden provisions and bold attacks to Medicaid and Pell Grant recipients, here's everything you need to know before ...
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 ...