A Memorial To The Victims Of Lynching

  Anthony Crawford was a prosperous farmer. He was lynched in South Carolina for disputing the price for his crop with a white buyer. His entire family was then run out of town. HIs family contributed his portrait and life story to this Memorial. Let us remember that… Each had talents and pleasures: singing, dancing,…

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Where to Learn About NYC’s Black History

Where to Learn About NYC’s Black History From museums to burial grounds, important landmarks and destinations across the boroughs. By Kemi Ibeh Published on 2/18/2022 at 6:15 PM Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, New York Public Library ‌ From descendents of enslaved Africans who established NYC’s first Black settlement (“Land of the Blacks”) during…

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Twelve Places Every African American Traveler Should Visit in New Orleans

Twelve Places Every African American Traveler Should Visit in New Orleans By Kelly ParkerJuly 5, 2018 A mural along Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard (Photo: Rebecca Todd) The annual Essence Festival which took place last month brought an influx of visitors who enjoyed great music and programming during the four day event. Many festival attendees reserve an extra day during…

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The Garifuna’s In Belize Sings To Save Language

Garifuna singers, dancers, and drummers perform in Hopkins, a small village in the Stann Creek District of Belize. Garifuna people are using music to revive their endangered language. A new cultural trail gives travelers a way to experience and support the important cultural movement.  PHOTOGRAPH BY ROIJOY, GETTY IMAGES Garifuna singers, dancers, and drummers perform…

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