Forgotten Black Legislators Finally Get Their Due
#BlackHistory #LegacyRevivalAlfred Richardson and Madison Davis, first Black legislators in Athens, Ga., elected in 1868, faced lasting backlash. Efforts to revive their legacies highlight ongoing struggles for racial equality and historical recognition today. read more
Ex-Rangers Launch Teach-Ins After Trump Removes Black History
#BlackHistory #NationalParksFormer park rangers organized a Juneteenth teach-in at Harpers Ferry after Trump axed a Black history exhibit. They aim to preserve erased stories, educate visitors, and protest the administration's historical revisions. A judge ordered reinstatement of removed exhibits. read more
New Haven Considers Public Apology for Rejecting Black College
#BlackHistory #EducationInequalityNew Haven officials are considering apologizing for rejecting the nation's first Black college in 1831, a decision that sparked violence. Alder Ficklin's proposed resolution aims to acknowledge historic harm, highlighting conflicts with Yale and the abolitionist movement. read more
#BlackHistory #USPolitics
House Dem leader Jeffries criticized Republican Rep. Donalds for suggesting Black families were better off under Jim Crow, a period of segregation and racism. Donalds blamed federal programs for breaking down the Black family structure, sparking backlash from Jeffries for his ignorant remarks. read more