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Black History Month

Black History Month 2023: Here are notable historical figures who appeared on US postal stamps

Black History Month 2023: Here are notable historical figures who appeared on US postal stamps

Through the years, postal stamps have commemorated the achievements of African Americans and landmark moments that were pivotal to race relations in America.

February 19
Michelle Obama teams with Audible for new podcast

Michelle Obama teams with Audible for new podcast

Michelle Obama’s recent celebrity-filled book tour is becoming a podcast.

February 5
‘This is real’: Sesame Street’s first Black woman puppeteer fills ‘impactful’ role

‘This is real’: Sesame Street’s first Black woman puppeteer fills ‘impactful’ role

Megan Piphus Peace never dreamed she'd be working on the same set she watched as a child — and inspiring young Black girls to pursue their passions.

February 3
When will Harriet Tubman finally be on the $20 bill?

When will Harriet Tubman finally be on the $20 bill?

Obama administration Treasury Secretary Jack Lew had selected Tubman to replace Andrew Jackson, the nation’s seventh president, on the $20 bill. But that was years ago.

February 1
Black Americans weigh in on what’s needed to overcome racial inequality

Black Americans weigh in on what’s needed to overcome racial inequality

Many say key institutions would need to be rebuilt, and that voting is one of the most effective ways to bring about change.

February 1
Parades, festivals, expos: Black History Month events in 10 US cities

Parades, festivals, expos: Black History Month events in 10 US cities

Just because your city didn’t make the list doesn’t mean there isn’t something going on for Black History Month, so be sure to check social media and search Google for local events.

January 31
Black History Month 2023 theme highlights Black resistance in America

Black History Month 2023 theme highlights Black resistance in America

Every year, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) chooses the theme for Black History Month.

January 26
Slavery reparations: How the US can follow one town's effort to right dark past

Slavery reparations: How the US can follow one town's effort to right dark past

Should Black Americans be compensated for generations of oppression? From local communities to the steps of Congress, a PBS documentary airing on this MLK Day highlights the debate over reparations for slave descendants.

January 16
Black History Month focusing on ‘The Black Family’ as theme for 2021

Black History Month focusing on ‘The Black Family’ as theme for 2021

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History, or ASALH, chose the theme because the Black family has been a target of study in various academic disciplines.

January 31, 2021

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