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Black History Month
The Enduring Mystery of Malcolm X's Assassination
By Josiah Bates
One Author on Why Educating Kids About Race in the U.S. Is More Important Than Ever
By Lauren Bogholtz
America Is Losing the Real Meaning of Black History Month
By Theodore R. Johnson
Google Made a Futuristic 3-D Art Exhibit for the National Museum of African American History and Culture
By Lisa Eadicicco
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Meet one of the engineers behind a Google-funded installation at the African American History Museum
By Bria Sullivan
February 2, 2018
One of History's Foremost Anti-Slavery Organizers Is Often Left Out of the Black History Month Story
Today, the Reverend Dr. Henry Highland Garnet is the most famous African American you never learned about during Black History Month
By Paul Ortiz
January 31, 2018
12 African American Photographers You Should Follow Right Now
Artists, photographers and editors nominated under-the-radar, exciting African American photographers
By Myles Little
February 23, 2017
Black History Month Reveals the White Lies of America
'The yearly ritual of Black History Month ideally strips away the illusions of our national myth'
February 8, 2017
Donald Trump Got Black History Month All Wrong
Three things he must understand about the purpose of celebrating black life
By Tavis Smiley
February 2, 2017
Angela Bassett Uses Oscars Black History Month Segment to Honor Someone Unexpected
The cheeky segment mocked Hollywood's history of failing to acknowledge people of color
By Eliza Berman
February 28, 2016
Black Lives Matter Activist Snubs White House Invite
"What was arranged was basically a photo opportunity and a 90-second sound bite for the president."
By Maya Rhodan
February 18, 2016
We Need to Change How We Teach Black History
When the teaching of African Americans’ history begins with slavery, it ignores their humanity now
By Keisha L. Bentley-Edwards
February 4, 2016
How One Elderly Woman Took on Jim Crow in Washington—And Won
She launched her case almost six years before Rosa Parks helped start the Montgomery bus boycott and a decade before sit-ins rocked lunch counters across the South
By Joan Quigley
January 29, 2016
This Is How February Became Black History Month
Two very important birthdays helped activists choose when to celebrate
By Julia Zorthian
January 29, 2016
'Essence' Picks 6 Must-Read Books for Black History Month
Two authors trace their family background, another recalls the importance of Alex Haley and three others probe hot-button issues of the day
By Patrik Henry Bass / Essence
January 28, 2016
California School Sorry for Black History Month Menu
Students and parents found the menu of fried chicken and watermelon offensive
By Maya Rhodan
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