Historians: History is more than an academic exercise
"History shapes and molds our perceptions of our past, present and future; it informs and builds a narrative: it provides lessons applicable to today's reality."
Today in history: The Civil War ends
The death toll is estimated at perhaps as many as 750,000, out of a total U.S. population of only 30 million at the time.
Family of Tamir Rice launches petition for justice
"My 12-year-old cousin Tamir Rice was tragically shot to death by Cleveland police on November 22, 2014."
Police settle lawsuit on use of chemical agents in Ferguson
"We had not seen this kind of excessive police force used against protestors since the civil rights movement of the 1960's"
Mayor Ras Baraka tops Harlem evening of black culture and struggle
The meeting's theme was "Support City Officials Who Fight for Equality, a Living Wage and Against Racism."
Selma commemoration a testimonial to victory of struggle
"What a glorious task we are given," said Obama. "We know the march is not yet over, the race not yet won. Change depends on what we do."
Tens of thousands mark Selma’s “Bloody Sunday” voting rights march
America's racial history "still casts its long shadow upon us," Obama said Saturday as he stood in solidarity and remembrance with civil rights activists.
Bell, East Harlem historian, featured at Vito Marcantonio Forum
The VMF is a historical, cultural, and educational organization that brings together people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Oakland residents celebrate black history with tributes to outstanding women
We Stand on Their Shoulders" was the theme as young and old packed the house Feb. 28 to hear poems, dramatizations and accounts from history.
U.S.: Ferguson police routinely discriminated against African Americans
An investigation released today finds sweeping patterns of racial bias within the Ferguson, Missouri, police department.
