Erasing Black history from public exhibits has raised concerns about censorship, truth, and collective memory.
Civil Rights History
Posted inBlack History
Meet Charlotte Ray, first licensed African American woman lawyer
Charlotte Ray became the first Black woman licensed to practice law in the United States after overcoming racism and sexism in the 19th century.
Posted inBlack History
We are rooted in resilience – What Black history teaches us in a shifting world
As Black History Month reaches its centennial, this reflection explores what it means to remain rooted in history while shaping a more just future.
Posted inOpinion
NNPA Stands With Georgia Fort, Don Lemon, And All Arrested, And Demands All Charges Be Dropped
The arrests of Don Lemon and Georgia Fort echo a long history of targeting the Black Press in attempts to silence witnesses and suppress truth.
Posted inSpecial Edition - Echoes of Unity
King’s unity required economic justice, Williams says
In the Echoes of Unity Special Edition, historian Yohuru Williams explains why Dr. King’s legacy must include economic justice and moral accountability.
Posted inOpinion
We must accept our horrendous American past
As the Trump administration pressures the National Park Service to remove references to slavery and other injustices, this commentary argues that erasing the record won’t heal the nation. The iconic image of Gordon (“Whipped Peter”)—his back scarred by bondage—stands as indelible proof of a history that must be told fully and truthfully.
Posted inOpinion
An attack on Black people is an attack on democracy
This op-ed argues that Black Americans and democracy are bound together. Black struggle built and defended U.S. democracy, yet benefits often bypass Black communities. The question now is where the fight should go next.
Posted inNational
Dr. King’s ‘Papers’ reveal surprising details
A new volume in “The Papers of Martin Luther King Jr.” archive reveals powerful insights into King’s relentless work and the everyday people—like Mother Pollard—who helped shape the Civil Rights Movement.