A Tribe Called Quest’s Q-Tip tests his DNA to trace back his African ancestral roots.
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 morePlains reclaim historical farming town
From old mining towns in the mountains that saw claims dry up to farming communities on the Eastern Plains that suffered from a lack of water, Ghost towns exist...
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 moreNot black enough: Some challenge Delaware Historical Society’s ability to interpret their history
Critics say the Delaware Historical Society cannot adequately tell the story of Delaware’s African-Americans. The recent announcement that the society received...
Read moreUK basketball star Valerie Still authors book about her family’s history
More than 150 years before University of Kentucky basketball star Valerie Still and her brother, Art Still, an All-American football standout, were on campus, their...
Read moreFamilies reconcile, heal a history of slavery
Betty Kilby Baldwin and Phoebe Kilby live the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream every day. In his famous and oft-repeated “I Have a Dream” speech, given on the...
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 moreGenealogy News Roundup – August 4, 2011
Catonsville family traces roots to Virginia settlers in 1600s A century ago, the Page family settled in Catonsville, founded a church and operated the neighborhood...
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