Jan 12, 2026 | Arts + Culture, History
The Black Heritage Museum & Cultural Center, Inc. (BHMACC) proudly announces its 2026 Black History Exhibit, to be held February 2–27, at the historic Blount-Bridgers House, 130 Bridgers Street in Tarboro. This landmark cultural event is presented in partnership...
Dec 29, 2025 | Business, History
On Saturday, the Bronzeville Kwanzaa Celebration and Vendor Fair demonstrated the value of Ujamaa, or cooperative economics, in real time. Twenty Black-owned businesses offered a diverse range of products, including candles, children’s books, Pan-African flags,...
Dec 29, 2025 | History, Leadership
In the roughly 20 years that Pamela “PJ” Johnson-Thomas and her husband, Weller Thomas, have celebrated Kwanzaa, they have usually marked the holiday at their home or the homes of friends. This year, they wanted to expand their celebration. So they gathered about two...
Dec 15, 2025 | History, Leadership, Women
Black women are making history again — this time by taking strides to step into the U.S. Senate in 2026. And if early momentum is any indication of potential success, these candidates are ready to shake up the status quo and pave the way for a lasting legacy. And if...
Dec 8, 2025 | Arts + Culture, History
An important home for Black art is reopening in New York City this week after being closed for seven years. Hannah Frishberg from member station WNYC has been along to the new museum. Back in 1968, a group of artists and activists rented a loft above an uptown...
