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History, Hiking and Hideaways: Visiting the U.S. Virgin Islands
The U.S. Virgin Islands offer varied experiences. On St. Croix, St. Thomas, and the smallest island, St. John, visitors will find entertainment, challenging watersports, and unspoiled terrain. Americans need not use passports or foreign currency, and English is the official language. ST. CROIX: PEACEFULLY PICTURESQUE St. Croix’s atmosphere fosters a laid back experience and small…
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Library of Congress Musical List Ignores Rap
The Library of Congress recently announced the 25 newest additions to its ever-growing vault of American musical works. There are some highly deserving entries in the collection, such as Isaac Hayes’ soundtrack to Shaft, Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Fortunate Son and U2’s Joshua Tree, but there was one major oversight. On a list that included Buck…
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Meet the Keepers of Black Women’s History
Often behind the scenes and with little fanfare, these black female historians earn doctorates, churn out articles and books, and train the next generation of researchers. They have taken on the task of making sure we understand everything from the nature of sexual violence during slavery to the work of African-American feminist organizations. So during…
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Joyful Noise: 20 Gospel Songs You Need to Hear Right Now
Sometimes you need music that will lift your spirit, and hip-hop and R&B won’t do. So we’ve created a list of recent gospel songs to soothe your soul. The list includes youthful up-and-comers (The Walls Group, Jekalyn Carr) and longtime legends (Shirley Caesar, Dottie Peoples). When you’re done checking out our list, go listen to…
Black News and Black Views with a Whole Lotta Attitude
