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New historical marker recognizes development of the Jonathan Street community
Gannett via AOL· 1 hour agoPost Office at 44 W. Franklin St., near Asbury United Methodist Church. “On behalf of the...
Despite efforts to court their votes, Trump has a decades-long record of attacking Black men
theGrio via AOL· 15 hours ago“As an African-American born and raised in the Deep South who had concerns about our justice system...
Historical marker unveiled at Atlanta’s oldest Black church
WSB Cox articles via Yahoo News· 1 day agoAtlanta’s oldest African-American church, Big Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church on Auburn...
I was an adult before I learned of Michigan Central Station's ties to Black history | Opinion
Detroit Free Press via Yahoo News· 23 minutes agoIn 1847, bounty hunters, assisted by the county sheriff, came to the Crosswhites’ home to return...
An African American holiday predating Juneteenth was nearly lost to history. It's back.
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 3 days agoIt honors the Holy Spirit inspiring Jesus Christ's disciples to initiate the church's missionary...
Statue unveiled at the site where Sojourner Truth gave her 1851 'Ain't I a Woman?' speech
AOL· 6 days agoTruth, a formerly enslaved person, delivered the speech to a crowd gathered at the Universalist Old Stone Church in Akron for the Ohio Women’s Rights Convention. In the speech ...
Friends of Old Lick Cemetery, 48 State Tour join to help future of historical cemetery
Roanoke Times· 1 hour agoVolunteers joined Tuesday at Roanoke’s Old Lick Cemetery to participate in a free workshop held by...
With historical and cultural sites, Savannah is a destination of choice for Black family reunions
Savannah Morning News via Yahoo News· 1 hour agoFamily reunions serve to connect past, present and future generations. They are a time to celebrate...
Big Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church marks history again
Fox local via AOL· 3 days agoBig Bethel is the oldest African American congregation in the city of Atlanta. It was organized by...
North to Shore festival kicks off in Asbury Park with Alexander Simone
Gannett via AOL· 2 hours ago...Dance Party, Asbury Park boardwalk 5 p.m.: LGBTQ+ Singer/Songwriter Showcase at Georgies Bar, 810...