The modern civil rights movement hit a new peak last week in Illinois. It marked the movement coming full circle, in a way, back to the state of its birth more than…
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Author Maurice Woodson writes about history that others try to diminish
A writer who has been in the game for decades has embarked on a necessary mission to provide learning about African American history for both children and adults alike. Politicians, schools—and it…
ANOTHER LOOK AT WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
As we look back on Women’s History Month 2024, we get a chance to think about the progress women have made. One of the things being highlighted is the disparity when it…
This Women’s History Month make plans to vote
Rosa Parks. Susan B. Anthony. Barbara Jordan. Sandra Day O’Connor. Madam C.J. Walker. Those are among the women most people think about during Women’s History Month. I think about my mom, my…
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH 2024
“We’ve come a long way, baby” is a phrase that was popular years ago. It was a Virginia Slims cigarette ad that targeted women, and alluded to the changing status of women…
Is Black History streaming cable programming worth it?
During Black History Month, streaming services and cable stations hype up their Black television and movie programming for February. If it isn’t designated as a Black streaming service, you may not find…
BLACK HISTORY, POLITICS AND WAR
It is ironic that this Black History Month is one of the most unique since the celebration of this holiday! Former president Donald Trump has lost a legal battle. He has been…
Marcus Theatres and Movie Taverns celebrate Black History Month
In celebration of Black History Month, Marcus Addison, Gurnee, Chicago Heights, Country Club Hills and Orland Park cinemas in the Chicagoland area will celebrate Black Stories with a jubilant movie series of…
GCSC marks Black History Month with special program for male students grades 3 – 8
Males from the Gary schools assemble at West Side for the Black History program. In observance of Black History Month, the Gary Community School Corporation (GCSC) invited all males grades 3 through…
THE FOUNDATIONS OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Did you know that Black History Month was once Negro History Week? The first Negro History Week was established on February 7, 1926, by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the second African American…