How the Black aristocracy of the Gilded Age ushered in a new era of education and freedom
In addition to having "character" and "respectability," the Black elite emphasized both education and hard work ... wealth ...
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Netflix’s ‘Sex Education’ Fame Ncuti Gatwa Opens Up About the Struggles He and Other Black Artists Face
Throughout Hollywood's history, racist caricatures have been all too common. And unfortunately, the Black and Asian ... And his character in Sex Education might have helped him see things that ...
The best Black British shows of the past 25 years
One of the most talked-about Black UK shows, Top Boy first aired on Channel 4 in 2011. Based in the fictional Summerhouse Estate, the show followed drug dealers Dushane (Ashley Walters) and Sully's ...
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How the Harris Campaign’s Appeal to Black Men Misses the Mark
In seeking to reverse declining Black men's support for Democrats, party leaders are replicating the measures that have ...
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Virginia Union University to save historic Black hospital
Construction would involve tearing down a historic Black-owned hospital ... sought to balance a need for more housing with a desire to preserve Richmond's character and history. To preserve the ...
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Thelma Mothershed Wair, Little Rock Nine member dies at 83
Thelma Watershed Wair, one of the Little Rock Nine, has died at 83. She was a history-making student who integrated Little ...
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These Rare Artifacts Tell Medieval Women’s Stories in Their Own Words
A new exhibition at the British Library explores the public, private and spiritual lives of such figures as Joan of Arc, ...
Pierce Middle School students find their voices at town hall
Several Pierce Middle School students honed their public-speaking skills and shared their thoughts on current events for ...
Why gender may be the defining issue of the election
Those who have studied voting patterns for decades say they have never before seen a presidential race where gender is so ...
In the Background, but at the Center of Founding MoMA
In a new publication, “Inventing the Modern,” and a companion exhibition, 14 women who shaped the institution come into ...
Exploring why York was not the first U.S. capital and other past controversies
We’re a conflicted bunch in continuous search for a county identity. But perhaps we’re slowly finding our way.
Election 2024: How Latino voters in Allentown and Reading will decide Pa.
Both the Harris and Trump campaigns are courting Latino voters in Allentown, Reading and elsewhere in Pennsylvania. Here’s ...