Black History
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Black men comprise just 2 percent of U.S. teachers, but one activist is inspiring the next generation: ‘They can’t be what they can’t see’
Only 2 percent of teachers in the U.S. are Black men. Educator Mario Jovan Shaw shares how his organization, Profound Gentlemen, is working to empower more men of color in education.
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Historian Annette Gordon-Reed on why Juneteenth should be a national celebration: 'It shouldn't go unmarked'
The historian recounts her childhood in racially segregated Texas and the significance of celebrating Juneteenth.
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Woman says her viral cookies celebrating Black hair helped her to become ‘actively anti-racist’
Grace Gaylord explains her decision to create a set of cookies inspired by Black beauty.
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'Education is my tool': Activist Ilyasah Shabazz on teaching Black history in schools and the legacy of her father Malcolm X
Educator and activist, Ilyasah Shabazz discusses her new book and the legacy of her father, Malcolm X.
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Experts on the importance of redistributing Black wealth: 'We can change the narrative'
Yahoo Life spoke with five Black public figures who are raising awareness about the importance of reinvesting in their communities.
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Homecoming's deep meaning at an HBCU: 'Stand confidently in a crowd where you're the majority'
At a historically black college and university, homecoming is a weeklong celebration that includes everything from high-energy step-dancing and fashion shows to exuberant parades and tailgate parties.
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5 Black Fashion Icons You Should Know
If ?#BlackLivesMatter? and ?#BlackModelsMatter?, it seems that the Fashion Institute of Technology hopes to prove that black designers matter too. An upcoming exhibit, entitled “Black Fashion Designers,” will showcase a global history of black people in fashion from the 1950s to the present, focusing on designers as well as models. Set to open December 6 at the Museum at FIT, the show is quite the ambitious endeavor, with work from more than?60 designers.
