Finding Your Roots builds on the success of African American Lives 1 and 2 and Faces of America, journeying deep into the ancestry of remarkable individuals Harry...
Read moreFor African Americans Seeking to Reclaim Family History, University of Buffalo Workshop Offers Hope
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Because so many of their ancestors were slaves, African Americans have often had a difficult time tracking down documentation of their early...
Read moreArchives.com Partners with W.E.B. DuBois Institute to Publish the Patriots of Color Database
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — In honor of Black History Month, Archives.com, a website devoted to making family history simple...
Read moreNational Museum of African American History and Culture Exhibition Examines Slavery at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture and Monticello will present “Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello: Paradox of Liberty,” an...
Read moreThe Shocking True Story of a Deadly Black/Indian Alliance in the Old West – New Novel Uncovers the Fascinating Tale
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 24, 2012 — /PRNewswire/ — In the summer of 1895, terror gripped the Indian Territories (today’s Oklahoma). The youthful...
Read moreReadex to Launch Digital Edition of the Library Company of Philadelphia’s Unparalleled Collection of Afro-Americana
Naples, FL (PRWEB) January 17, 2012 A digital edition of Afro-Americana, 1535-1922: From the Library Company of Philadelphia will be introduced in late Spring 2012 by...
Read moreJekyll Island Authority Announces Black History Month Celebration
JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga., Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Jekyll Island will celebrate Black History Month with a variety of programs highlighting the experiences of...
Read moreBounce TV Celebrates Black History Month with “Our History” Campaign
ATLANTA, Jan. 20, 2012 — /PRNewswire/ — Bounce TV’s (http://www.bouncetv.com) first Black History Month tribute will be called “Our...
Read moreShowtime® Kicks Off Black History Month With Documentary “Brooklyn Boheme”
Nelson George’s Documentary Chronicling The Black Artist Community of Fort Greene Debuts On February 2nd At 8:30 PM (ET/PT) LOS ANGELES, CA (January 20, 2012) –...
Read morePBS Announces Programming Line-Up For 2012 Black History Month Commemoration
ARLINGTON, VA – December 8, 2011 – PBS announced today an expansive slate of programs profiling the rich history, culture and contributions of African-Americans. The...
Read morePBS Celebrates Black History Month with More True Originals
An Intimate Look at Trailblazers in New and Encore Programming Before and During Black History Month 2011 ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/...
Read moreBET and CENTRIC Celebrate Black History Month With a Lineup of Exciting Programming
NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — This Black History Month BET and CENTRIC will pay tribute to the range and richness of the African American experience...
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