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Debt and Lower Savings Leave Black Americans Behind in Retirement Readiness
Black Americans face financial challenges in retirement, with debt and lack of financial advice hindering progress. A new ...
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Hidden histories of Black Americans in northern cities
Think you know Black American history? Look beyond the South. In the heart of Northern cities, hidden stories of struggle, ...
Despite DOGE cuts and Trump executive orders, Philadelphia’s art organizations continue to center the stories of Black Americans
"Our visitors need to recognize themselves and their culture in our galleries," said William R. Valerio, CEO of the Woodmere ...
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Shockoe invites community members to help plan memorial process of permanent African Burying Ground
The City of Richmond is in partnership with the Shockoe Project and other design teams to construct a memorial planning ...
Rosalyn Sia Baker‑Barnes becomes the first Black female president of the Florida Bar
West Palm Beach native Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes made history June 27 when she was sworn in as the first African-American ...
3 beaches where Black Americans found and fought for freedom in a racist world
Many Americans are flocking to the country’s beaches this weekend to celebrate the Fourth of July. These sandy retreats hold ...
‘We the People’ Includes All Americans – But July 4 Is A Reminder That Democracy Remains A Work In Progress
The United States’ founders firmly rejected King George III and the entire idea of monarchy 249 years ago, on July 4, 1776.
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‘People Want That African Euphoria’
In 1979, UNESCO named Elmina Castle a World Heritage Site for its central role in the transatlantic slave trade. Because of ...