Black History
Black History news stories report on Black Americans' advancements, achievements, struggles, racism, and statistics.
Chicago’s Black Entrepreneurs Close to Home Heroes
Becoming the Solution to Societies Problems Have you ever had an idea, but felt like it wouldn't make it very...
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Michelle Obama to Be Inducted in the National Women’s Hall of Fame
Former first lady Michelle Obama will be inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame (NWHF), the organization announced on...
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‘Slavery Loophole’ Was Found and Needs to Be Stopped
The 13th Amendment says: "neither slavery nor involuntary servitude except as punishment for crime, if the party shall duly convicted...
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Light Up Lawndale Brings Healing to Community With Juneteenth Event
While youth from all over the Chicagoland area and neighboring states ascended upon North Lawndale for the Lyrical Lemonade Hip-Hop...
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The ‘Necessary Evil’ Within the Black Community [Review]
In Toni Morrison’s "Sula," the main character's isolation, triggered by her masculine behavior and unique self-identity, brings to light the...
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American Caste System Endures
As we look at the history of race, slavery, and the American caste system, still well in place today, there...
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Meet Mary Louveste the Black Woman Who Helped the Union Save the Civil War
For over a century, not much was known about Mary Louveste other than she was Black and she helped the...
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‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ in Honor of Black History Month
Black History Month is one of the most significant holidays in African American history. Celebrated in February, this federal holiday...
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