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Remembering Japanese-American Internment CampsA former Japanese internment camp in Colorado is poised to become a national historic site.
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Remembering Japanese-American Internment CampsA former Japanese internment camp in Colorado is poised to become a national historic site.
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Chicago Church Fights For National Landmark StatusThe church held Emmett Till’s funeral in 1955.
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Seattle Boat Tour Raises Awareness For Unrecognized Native TribesSeveral Native American tribes are fighting for federal recognition.
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Hiroshima Marks 76th Anniversary Of U.S. Atomic BombingThe government began to medically support certified survivors in 1968 after more than 20 years of effort by the survivors.
Uncovering The Truth About Native American Boarding SchoolsGroups are investigating the abuse of Native American children at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Pennsylvania.
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Program Trains The Next Generation Of ArchaeologistsStudents from across the country are learning to uncover pieces of history.
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House Votes To Remove Confederate Statues From U.S. CapitolIf the bill passes the Senate, it will force the removal of ten Confederate statues currently on display at the U.S. Capitol.
South Dakotans Push To Make Juneteenth An Official State HolidaySouth Dakota is the only state that does not have a law to mark the celebration of Juneteenth.
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U.S. To Review 'Dark History' Of Indigenous Boarding SchoolsFor over 150 years, indigenous children were taken from their communities and forced into boarding schools that focused on assimilation.
Educators Embrace Juneteenth As Opportunity To Teach Kids About RacePsychologists say age-appropriate conversations on race and history should start early, and Juneteenth is the perfect opportunity to begin.
How The Rainbow Flag Became The Symbol Of PrideThe rainbow pride flag wasn't always so ubiquitous. Its history starts in the 1970s with artist and activist Gilbert Baker.
President Commemorates 100th Anniversary Of Tulsa Race MassacrePresident Biden also announced his administration has launched an aggressive effort to close the racial wealth gap.
President Biden Visiting TulsaThe president will meet with survivors who are between 100 and 107 years old.
Teachers Overhaul How Tulsa Race Massacre Is Taught In SchoolLong overlooked in the classroom, the Tulsa Race Massacre is getting renewed focus in classrooms across Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Tulsa Commemorates 100th Anniversary Of Race MassacreThe Greenwood Art Project runs through Saturday.
Tulsa Massacre Survivor Shares Story of Survival, Perseverance, Hope1921 Tulsa Massacre survivor proudly fought during WWII. Now the Army Vet tells Newsy he's in a battle of a different sort — a fight for reparations.
Loss Of Land A Century Ago Still Haunts Black Families In GeorgiaDescendants in Georgia reflect on the trauma of racial violence and black families being forced off of their land.
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June 1 Marks 100th Anniversary Of Tulsa Race MassacreThe attack started with a false allegation that Dick Rowland- a Black man- had sexually assaulted a white woman.
Tulsa Race Massacre Survivors Demand ReparationsThree survivors of the attack spoke before a U.S. House subcommittee demanding reparations for survivors and the families of victims.
Hip-Hop History: Dropping The Beat On AAPI ArtistsAsian American hip-hop artists and producers speak on why hip-hop resonates with AAPI communities.
Washington Law Enforcement Agencies Implement New Training StandardsFuture police recruits will be required to take an eight-hour course on the history of race and policing.
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Groups Work To Better Preserve America's Diverse HistoryOnly 10% of historic sites in the National Trust for Historic Preservation are related to contributions from women or communities of color.
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NBC Sitcom 'Young Rock' Pays Tribute To Andre The GiantShow portrays both the difficulties of working in the pro wrestling industry and the community it created.
Federal Flood Insurance Exists Because Private Insurers Wanted OutA devastating 1965 hurricane led private insurers to lobby Congress to get into flood insurance. But that had a lot of unintended consequences.
Lessons Learned: Our History Fighting Off FloodsWe've been trying to conquer floods for generations, but nature keeps reminding us no levee or dam is 100% fail-proof.
President Biden Signs 'Bloody Sunday' Executive Order To Ease VotingExecutive order looks to use federal government to boost registration, mail-in voting, and promote poll watching.
Birmingham Sunlights Shine Light On Civil Rights LegacyThe Birmingham Sunlights are cultural ambassadors representing Birmingham, Alabama, the hometown they've stuck with through its highs and lows.
Website Features Positive Stories About Black People Around The World"Good Black News" is changing the narrative about people of color in mainstream media.
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This Curriculum Offers A New Way To Educate On Black HistoryThe course gives students a platform to discuss issues happening today.
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NASA Names D.C. Headquarters After First Black Female EngineerMary W. Jackson was part of the research team portrayed in the film "Hidden Figures."