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Arts and Culture

Beyoncé’s ‘Blackbiird’ breathes new life into a symbol that has inspired centuries of Black artists, musicians and storytellers

The Conversation - April 6, 2024

by Katie Kapurch, Texas State University and Jon Marc Smith, Texas State University Prior to the release of “Cowboy Carter,” Beyoncé explained that her album’s...

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Guest Editorial: Women’s History Month 2024

Courier Newsroom - March 13, 2024

“We’ve come a long way, baby” is a phrase that was popular years ago. It was a Virginia Slims cigarette ad that targeted women...

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This Week In Black History February 28-March 5, 2024

Site Editor - February 28, 2024

GARRETT A. MORGAN FEBRUARY 28 1708—One of the first recorded slave revolts in American history takes place on Newton, Long Island (New York). Seven Whites...

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A Black history primer on African Americans’ fight for equality – 5 essential reads

The Conversation - February 15, 2024

President Barack Obama presents NBA champion and human rights advocate Bill Russell the Medal of Freedom on Feb. 15, 2011. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Howard Manly, The...

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Martin Luther King Jr.’s moral stance against the Vietnam War offers lessons on how to fight for peace in the Middle East

The Conversation - January 15, 2024

by Hajar Yazdiha, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Since the onset of Israel’s deadly assault on Gaza and the West Bank after...

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Quit Playin’…James Brown gave the gift of pride

Courier Newsroom - December 25, 2023

By Vincent L. Hall Texas Metro News Talkin' about the gift that keeps on giving, you must be describing James Brown. In 2006 he commanded the...

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Congressional leaders advocate for Rosa Parks Day Federal Holiday

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent - December 1, 2023

The proposed legislation aims to designate December 1 as a federal holiday in honor of Rosa Parks, recognizing her pivotal role in the Civil...

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Achieve School Choice Guide: How civil rights activist Howard Fuller became a champion of school choice

The Conversation - November 29, 2023

Education reformer Howard Fuller has worked with GOP leaders in support of school vouchers. Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post via Getty Images by Jon Hale, University of...

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Rustin: Man behind March on Washington gets his due

Courier Newsroom - November 25, 2023

Colman Domingo as Bayard Rustin in “Rustin.” The cast of “Rustin” includes Glynn Turman as A. Phillip Randolph, Aml Ameen as Dr. Martin Luther...

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This Week In Black History Oct. 25 – Oct. 31, 2023

Site Editor - October 25, 2023

JAM MASTER JAY October 25 1940—The Black newspaper owners group—the NNPA (National Newspaper Publishers Association) is founded. 1940—Benjamin O. Davis Sr. becomes the first Black general...

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