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African-American
ASALH Marks Century of Black History Month Celebrations in 2026
The organization announced "A Century of Black History Commemorations" as the national theme for Black History Month 2026, which begins Feb. 1.
January 26, 2026
African-American
Smithsonian Exhibition Showcases Hidden Archives of Historically Black Colleges
New exhibit reveals how HBCUs have served as stewards of African American history and culture for generations.
January 23, 2026
African-American
State of the Dream 2026: From Regression to Signs of a Black Recession
Black workers face 'economic recession' as unemployment soars, federal jobs disappear.
January 21, 2026
African-American
Universities Mark MLK Day 2026 with Community Service, Civil Rights Programming
The celebrations come amid ongoing national debates over diversity programs in higher education and as the United States marks its semiquincentennial year.
January 14, 2026
African-American
Grinnell College Mourns Passing of Trailblazing Alumna Edith Renfrow Smith at 111
The granddaughter of enslaved people, Edith Renfrow Smith made history in 1937 as Grinnell's first Black female graduate, earning a degree in psychology with a minor in economics.
January 6, 2026
African-American
Gospel Music Legend and Howard University Icon Rev. Richard L. Smallwood Dies at 77
Richard Smallwood's dedication to both spiritual formation and intellectual rigor led him back to Howard University in the early 2000s.
January 5, 2026
African-American
Joint Center Outlines Five Principles to Expand Economic Mobility for Black Workers in Non-Degree Credential Programs
The brief addresses growing concerns that Black workers could be excluded from emerging opportunities in advanced manufacturing, energy, and technology despite historic federal funding flowing into these sectors through the CHIPS and Science Act, Inflation Reduction Act, and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
December 15, 2025
From the Magazine
The Power of Apprenticeships
In his new book, Â Cory V. McCray lays bare his Baltimore City roots and rise from troubled youth, apprentice, businessman, to public servant.
November 12, 2025
African-American
Book Review- A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political Power
Abby Phillip pays careful attention to how Jackson's commitment to educational access and equity ran throughout his political career. His advocacy for investments in higher education for minorities, his push for tuition-free quality education, and his work to unite parents, students, and teachers in common pursuit of educational excellence all emerged from his own transformative college experience.
October 30, 2025
African-American
Black Americans See Decline in Thriving Despite Some Progress
Study reveals 46% of Black Americans report thriving in 2025, down from 52% in 2024, while workplace respect and career satisfaction also decline.
September 23, 2025
African-American
Campus Community Grapples with Student Death as Questions Mount Over Investigation
Delta State University cancels classes following discovery of student's body; civil rights groups call for independent investigation.
September 17, 2025
African-American
ASALH Brings Annual Conference to Atlanta Amid Attacks on Black History Education
The four-day gathering will focus on African Americans and labor while addressing current challenges to Black history preservation and teaching.
September 13, 2025
African-American
Civil Rights Pioneer and A&T Four Member Joseph McNeil Dies at 83
McNeil was 17 when he and his dormitory floormates decided to challenge segregation at the downtown Greensboro Woolworth's store.
September 4, 2025
African-American
Sharpton Calls for March on Wall Street, Warns of 'Giants' in Fiery Howard University Sermon
The civil rights leader announced that thousands of demonstrators will converge on New York's financial district for a March on Wall Street.
August 24, 2025
African-American
"Not Like Us" and Proud: Annual Conference Challenges Deficit Narratives About Black Children
Virtual convening brings together educators worldwide to reimagine education through affirming lens.
August 6, 2025
From the Magazine
New Documentary Gives Voice to America’s First Black Supreme Court Justice
This September, PBS viewers will have the unprecedented opportunity to hear Thurgood Marshall tell his own story in his own words.
August 4, 2025
African-American
MLK Assassination Files Release Adds Little New Information
Scholars say that the release of the documents add little to what’s already known about the life and murder of the civil rights leader.
July 23, 2025
African-American
IRS: Churches Can Now Back Political Candidates, But Scholars Remain Concerned
Some question how this new development might impact church leaders’ ability to speak prophetically in the present day.
July 11, 2025
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