Sign Posts of Progress Mark Black Successes
Despite a history that includes slavery, Jim Crow laws that enforced racial segregation in the South, and other monumental hurdles, Black Americans marked accomplishments and achievements that are celebrated as important signposts on the road to equality.
France and Germany Urged To Rethink Reluctance To Gather Ethnicity Data
Racial discrimination debate leads to push for updated surveys to help tackle injustices
‘Belonging’ has more to do with your health than you might think
Even the most ardent introvert has discovered that too much isolation isn’t a good thing.
Why a shootout between Black Panthers and law enforcement 50 years ago matters today
In the early hours of Feb. 10, 1971, police surrounded a property in High Point, North Carolina, where members of the Black Panther Party lived and worked.
Black vs. African-American: The complex conversation Black Americans are having about identity #ForTheCulture
Names and identities continued to evolve throughout history, and self-identity within some Black American communities became generational.
Not all black people are African American. Here's the difference.
Many people often default to "African American" out of a desire for either political correctness or politeness.
Black History Month and the power of collective impact | Expert column
Yes, Black history is American history and is unquestionably embedded in the fabric of our commonwealth.
Honor and Learn This Black History Month
More than ever, this month is a welcome time for the education and celebration of Black American culture.
UK Database Chronicles the Wealth of Black Contributions to the Commonwealth and Beyond
For 18 years a one-of-a-kind database has captured the wide-ranging array of contributions Black Kentuckians have made in the Commonwealth and beyond.
The Incredible Black Canadian Women You Should Know
This Black History Month, we’re showcasing Canadian Black women who deserve to be known — past and present.
Microaggressions at Work: What They Are and How to Fight Them
Dealing with microaggressions at work is still a regular experience for professionals from underrepresented backgrounds.
The Harmful Effects of Racial Stereotyping
We all have stereotypes about other people. And those stereotypes can hurt you as well as the individual you’re stereotyping. Here’s how to become more aware of your stereotypes and the impact they have.
Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Rosa Parks helped initiate the civil rights movement in the United States.
15th Amendment
The 15th Amendment granting African-American men the right to vote was adopted into the U.S. Constitution in 1870.
Black History Month this year is more than a trip down memory lane
Black History Month is more important to the future of American democracy than ever.
Meet the man who created Black History Month
How did this celebration come to be -- and why does it happen in February?
6 Ways Diversity and Inclusion Will Change This Year
The founder of a DEI consultancy says get ready for a year of uncomfortable conversations, as it will be the everyday work of allies that will make the difference over the long term.
What is Black History Month and why do we celebrate it?
February marks Black History Month in the US.
Harmful Psychological Effects of Racial Stereotyping
Racial stereotyping involves a fixed, overgeneralized belief about a particular group of people based on their race.