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AM Wake Up Call Morning Show: our hosts discuss renaming predominately black schools after Black History Icons.
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Read MoreKerry Washington plans to change how her kids learn about Black history
Kerry Washington plans to change how her kids learn about Black history. The 43-year-old actress has revealed she’s holding open conversations at home amid anti-racism protests in the US and elsewhere around the world. Appearing on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” Kerry shared: “There’s a lot of posts about privilege [that look] like discovering that racism exists…
Read MoreWhat we learned from touring the mansion owned by Madam C.J. Walker
Madam C.J. Walker is a true Black American icon. On March 20, Netflix released the series, Self-Made, which is based on the life and times of Madam C.J. Walker. Raised in poverty in the South, Walker’s life changed after she attended Poro College, a beauty school headed by Annie Malone. Walker took the expertise she…
Read MoreDoner multicultural ad exec Andrew Lamar’s baobab tree grows diversity for all
Andrew Lamar is a senior multicultural strategist at Doner ad agency in Southfield, Michigan. The Hampton University grad joined Doner in 2017 and continues to make a meaningful impact on the firm’s culture. For Black History Month, Lamar wanted to “go beyond education about historical figures and create something that shows how Black history is…
Read MoreFord, Angela Bassett and Black girl creators produce Black History Month magic
Ford hit several groundbreaking Black History Month milestones this year for the 2020 Escape by bringing together an all-Black female campaign titled “Built Phenomenally,” featuring award-winning actress Angela Bassett and Black girl creators. The integrated campaign included broadcast, digital, social, print and experiential platforms and spotlighted Ford’s support of the nonprofit organization Made in Her…
Read MoreGeneral Motors African Ancestry Network drives the culture for Black history
General Motors African Ancestry Network hosted their 14th annual Black History Month celebration on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at the Detroit Marriott. The evening’s theme was “Driven By Culture, Defined By Innovation,” and recognized African Americans’ love of culture and innovation. GMAAN highlighted the historical achievements of African Americans in science, technology and design, while…
Read More5 Black museums and galleries worth visiting in Baltimore
The weather is getting warmer, which means it’s time to go out and have fun. While day parties and hours spent on the waterfront are always a good time, it’s also important to infuse a little culture and education into your days. Baltimore and its Black community are rich in history, and that history is…
Read More6 must-visit Black museums in Atlanta
There is no question that Atlanta is the best city to visit for a real Black history lesson. With Atlanta playing a major role in the history of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and of the Civil Rights Movement, it comes as no surprise that the largest museum of primary resources for both are…
Read More12 Black museums to visit this summer
Don’t wait until Black History Month to learn about African American history. Learning about the accomplishments, contributions and prominent Black figures throughout history can take place 365 days a year. Here are a few of the most popular African American museums you should visit this summer to learn about or brush up on our history.…
Read MoreNASA honors real ‘Hidden Figures’ hero Katherine Johnson in a stellar way
NASA is finally paying tribute to the Black female mathematician who changed the history of space travel. Katherine Johnson, whose work was hidden for decades, was responsible for the calculations that enabled spacecraft to safely orbit Earth and to land on the moon. USA Today reports that the Katherine Johnson Independent Verification and Validation Facility in Fairmont, West…
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