History
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Small Town Horror: The Story of the Largest African Burial Ground in the U.S.
A long forgotten burial ground of freed slaves was unearthed and became a national landmark.
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Coon Caricatures Going for $800 at Milwaukee Antique Shop
The minstrel drawings and dolls were on sale beside Nazi memorabilia.
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Angela Davis’ Reaction To A Big Reveal Was the Most Priceless Thing We’ve Seen All Week
The activist found out she's a direct descendant of the Founding Fathers. We talked to the genealogist behind the shocking revelation.
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4 Things You Didn’t Know About “Lift Every Voice and Sing”
The Black National Anthem has become a hot topic. But according to the James Weldon Johnson Foundation, we still have a lot to learn about the song.
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The Black National Anthem Reached Its Pinnacle With Help From Sheryl Lee Ralph
The Super Bowl spotlighted "Lift Every Voice and Sing," the century-old classic adopted as the Black American National Anthem. Here's the story behind the song.
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Meet the Black Man Who Took Down the Robert E. Lee Monument
A number of white contractors declined taking down Confederate statues.
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A Black Girl Was Killed by Police. What Happened to Her Remains Was Horrifying
Decades after a 1980s police bombing in Philadelphia killed 11 people, controversy surrounds the actions police took with the remains of one victim.
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“Buffalo Rangers” Series Will Celebrate Only All-Black Special Operations Combat Unit In The History of U.S.
The show will also take a closer look at the unit's efforts during the Korean War.
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U.S. Museums Finally Return Stolen African Bronzes That Date Back To 19th Century
The artifacts were returned to the Nigerian government earlier this week.
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Egyptians to Brits: Run Us Back That Rosetta Stone
A new online petition is calling for Britain to return of the Rosetta stone and other artifacts to Egypt