Pentagon: There May Have Been Some Overreach

Apr 28, 2025 | Diversity, History

“We fear that at Defense Media Activity headquarters, there may have been some overreach,” U.S. Army Major Wes Shinego told KJZZ. “When the Jackie Robinson story broke for the DOD, for instance, we were like, ‘What is the exact directive?’” Shinego, the officer...

15 Essential Black Holidays Worth Celebrating

Apr 14, 2025 | History

Beyond the well-known observances lies a rich tapestry of cultural commemorations that honor African American heritage, resilience and achievement. These celebrations, spanning from intimate days of reflection to vibrant community festivals, offer meaningful...

Congressional Black Caucus: “Hands off Blacksonian”

Apr 14, 2025 | History, Leadership

Seven members of the Congressional Black Caucus spoke exclusively to Black Press USA after the Caucus was briefed on issues related to protecting the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) and other historic sites under the control of the...

The Story Of The Great Migration Often Overlooks Black Businesses That Built Detroit

Mar 24, 2025 | Books, Business, History

Black businesses were essential to facilitating the Great Migration of African Americans out of the South between the 1910s and 1960s. Yet, the traditional narrative of the migration as a movement of laborers seeking high-wage jobs obscures the history of African...

Black Press Day Honors 198 Years Of Championing Black Voices, History

Mar 17, 2025 | History

Publishers, journalists, media and advertising specialists, and local leaders gathered at Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library on March 13 for Black Press Day, in celebration of the 198 years of African American publishing and storytelling.  An annual tradition...

Traveling Exhibit In Charleston Sheds Light On African American History’s Impact

Mar 17, 2025 | History

The Sankofa African American Museum made a pitstop in Charleston on Sunday to showcase African American history to the community. Museum curator Angela Jennings said this exhibit is an important way of educating everyone on the history of African Americans. She and...