May 4, 2026 | History, Voting
In a 6-3 decision Wednesday, the Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s second majority-Black congressional district, ruling it an unconstitutional gerrymander. The ruling has significant implications for future applications of the Voting Rights Act (VRA), which...
May 4, 2026 | Design, Entertainment, Fashion, History, Sports
Now, most jockeys at the Kentucky Derby are White men, but few know that 15 of the first 28 Derby winners were Black men. Even more notably, the first winning jockey was a Black man, Oliver Lewis, according to the BBC. However, outside of the sporting event, one of...
May 4, 2026 | Arts + Culture, History
A Winston-Salem nonprofit is launching a campaign to help preserve a landmark tied to the city’s Black history. Triad Cultural Arts has a goal of raising $250,000 by June 30, in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. The money will support capital improvements at...
Apr 13, 2026 | History, Sports
Baseball and history are coming together in west Charlotte as local students get the chance to compete and learn in a three-day tournament, honoring Black history. Blair Brown has been playing baseball for as long as he can remember. “Around 2, 3 years old, my dad...
Mar 30, 2026 | Arts + Culture, History
A major celebration of Black art, history and culture returns to Fort Lauderdale at a pivotal moment in the national conversation about democracy, public memory and education. This year’s Africana Arts and Humanities Festival, taking place this weekend, will...
Feb 23, 2026 | History, Leadership
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Feb. 17 at 84, was a tireless activist, dynamic orator, skilled diplomat and influential politician whose two campaigns for the White House transformed politics and diversified the Democratic Party. Renowned for his ability to weave...
