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Six Triple Eight WWII Unit Awarded Congressional Gold Medal
The all-Black, all-female World War II unit, the Six Triple Eight, received the Congressional Gold Medal on Tuesday for their exceptional work sorting mail, exceeding Army goals and significantly boosting soldiers' morale; the ceremony was held in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol building.
Six Triple Eight WWII Unit Awarded Congressional Gold Medal
The all-Black, all-female World War II unit, the Six Triple Eight, received the Congressional Gold Medal on Tuesday for their exceptional work sorting mail, exceeding Army goals and significantly boosting soldiers' morale; the ceremony was held in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol building.
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WWII's Secret Firefighters: A Flyover Honors Sgt. Joe Harris and the All-Black Triple Nickles
Sgt. Joe Harris, a member of the all-Black 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion (Triple Nickles), who died at 108, will be honored Saturday with a military flyover; the Triple Nickles were elite paratroopers who secretly fought wildfires started by Japanese balloon bombs during WWII, completing 1,200 ...
WWII's Secret Firefighters: A Flyover Honors Sgt. Joe Harris and the All-Black Triple Nickles
Sgt. Joe Harris, a member of the all-Black 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion (Triple Nickles), who died at 108, will be honored Saturday with a military flyover; the Triple Nickles were elite paratroopers who secretly fought wildfires started by Japanese balloon bombs during WWII, completing 1,200 ...
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Civil Rights Leader Hazel Dukes Dies at 92
Hazel Dukes, president of the New York State NAACP for nearly 50 years, died Saturday at age 92; her lifelong advocacy for civil rights significantly impacted voting rights, fair housing, and Black women's representation in politics, culminating in her 2023 Spingarn Medal.
Civil Rights Leader Hazel Dukes Dies at 92
Hazel Dukes, president of the New York State NAACP for nearly 50 years, died Saturday at age 92; her lifelong advocacy for civil rights significantly impacted voting rights, fair housing, and Black women's representation in politics, culminating in her 2023 Spingarn Medal.
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Nazi Persecution of Black People: Under-researched History of Neuengamme Concentration Camp
Historian Gisela Ewe discusses the persecution of Black people under Nazism, highlighting the 15 identified Black prisoners in Neuengamme concentration camp out of approximately 100,000 total inmates, the challenges in identifying more due to poor record-keeping, and the role of resistance and solid...
Nazi Persecution of Black People: Under-researched History of Neuengamme Concentration Camp
Historian Gisela Ewe discusses the persecution of Black people under Nazism, highlighting the 15 identified Black prisoners in Neuengamme concentration camp out of approximately 100,000 total inmates, the challenges in identifying more due to poor record-keeping, and the role of resistance and solid...
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Morgiane": Rediscovered Opera by Black American Composer Premiers in 2025
Edmond Dede's opera "Morgiane", believed to be the oldest existing opera written by a Black American, premiered in 2025 after being rediscovered in 2014 by Opera Creole, highlighting the systemic racism that prevented its performance in the composer's lifetime and the ongoing work to rectify histori...
Morgiane": Rediscovered Opera by Black American Composer Premiers in 2025
Edmond Dede's opera "Morgiane", believed to be the oldest existing opera written by a Black American, premiered in 2025 after being rediscovered in 2014 by Opera Creole, highlighting the systemic racism that prevented its performance in the composer's lifetime and the ongoing work to rectify histori...
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Educators Use TikTok to Counter Bans on African American Studies
Facing bans on AP African American Studies in states like Arkansas, Florida, and South Carolina, educators are using TikTok to share curricula and lessons, leading to viral movements such as "HillmanTok University," which offers a wide range of topics from liberal arts to STEM.
Educators Use TikTok to Counter Bans on African American Studies
Facing bans on AP African American Studies in states like Arkansas, Florida, and South Carolina, educators are using TikTok to share curricula and lessons, leading to viral movements such as "HillmanTok University," which offers a wide range of topics from liberal arts to STEM.
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WWII's 'Triple Nickles': A Hero's Funeral and a Legacy of Hidden Valor
Sgt. Joe Harris, a 108-year-old member of the all-Black 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion ("Triple Nickles"), will receive a full military funeral Saturday, featuring a flyover; the unit secretly fought wildfires started by Japanese balloon bombs during WWII.
WWII's 'Triple Nickles': A Hero's Funeral and a Legacy of Hidden Valor
Sgt. Joe Harris, a 108-year-old member of the all-Black 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion ("Triple Nickles"), will receive a full military funeral Saturday, featuring a flyover; the unit secretly fought wildfires started by Japanese balloon bombs during WWII.
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Former Premier League Referee Learns to Walk Again
Uriah Rennie, the Premier League's first Black referee, is learning to walk again after a rare neurological condition caused paralysis; despite this, he will begin his role as Sheffield Hallam University chancellor in May.
Former Premier League Referee Learns to Walk Again
Uriah Rennie, the Premier League's first Black referee, is learning to walk again after a rare neurological condition caused paralysis; despite this, he will begin his role as Sheffield Hallam University chancellor in May.
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Unsung Black Heroes Shaping American Communities
NPR listeners shared stories of Black community leaders: Toni Bell leads a civil rights tour; a Cocoa Beach musician promotes equality through music; Jordan "Blxckbird" Broiles champions literacy; and Sharon Sheppard leads community programs in Rockville Centre, New York.
Unsung Black Heroes Shaping American Communities
NPR listeners shared stories of Black community leaders: Toni Bell leads a civil rights tour; a Cocoa Beach musician promotes equality through music; Jordan "Blxckbird" Broiles champions literacy; and Sharon Sheppard leads community programs in Rockville Centre, New York.
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Oldest Known Cookbook by Black American Woman Republished
Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook, "A Domestic Cookbook," recently republished, is the oldest known by a Black American woman; it features recipes for sweets, savory dishes, and remedies, reflecting her life as a widowed entrepreneur who overcame robberies to support herself and her disabled son.
Oldest Known Cookbook by Black American Woman Republished
Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook, "A Domestic Cookbook," recently republished, is the oldest known by a Black American woman; it features recipes for sweets, savory dishes, and remedies, reflecting her life as a widowed entrepreneur who overcame robberies to support herself and her disabled son.
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Benjamin Banneker: Surveyor of Washington, D.C., and Civil Rights Advocate
Benjamin Banneker, a self-taught astronomer and surveyor born in 1731 in Oella, Maryland, significantly contributed to the surveying of Washington, D.C., created renowned almanacs, and was a vocal advocate for civil rights, challenging racial prejudice in a 14-page letter to Thomas Jefferson.
Benjamin Banneker: Surveyor of Washington, D.C., and Civil Rights Advocate
Benjamin Banneker, a self-taught astronomer and surveyor born in 1731 in Oella, Maryland, significantly contributed to the surveying of Washington, D.C., created renowned almanacs, and was a vocal advocate for civil rights, challenging racial prejudice in a 14-page letter to Thomas Jefferson.
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Resist": Young Black Activism in America
Rita Omokha's "Resist" traces a century of young Black activism in America, detailing how past and present activists organize, mobilize, and demand justice, contrasting past reliance on word-of-mouth with today's use of social media for real-time mobilization.
Resist": Young Black Activism in America
Rita Omokha's "Resist" traces a century of young Black activism in America, detailing how past and present activists organize, mobilize, and demand justice, contrasting past reliance on word-of-mouth with today's use of social media for real-time mobilization.
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