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Despite DOGE cuts and Trump executive orders, Philadelphia’s art organizations continue to center the stories of Black Americans
"Our visitors need to recognize themselves and their culture in our galleries," said William R. Valerio, CEO of the Woodmere ...
Black New Yorkers rage over Zohran Mamdani’s ‘African American’ claim: ‘He’s a fraud’
A slew of black Big Apple residents fumed Friday over mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani’s claim on an Ivy League college ...
3 beaches where Black Americans found and fought for freedom in a racist world
Many Americans are flocking to the country’s beaches this weekend to celebrate the Fourth of July. These sandy retreats hold ...
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‘Sinners’ Releases in Black American Sign Language. Here’s What That Means
The deaf community was plagued by racial segregation, so Black Americans decided to create their own rendition of the ...
International African American Museum's new faith director rooted in Black liberation theology
IAAM's new faith director is embracing his role to bridge racial divides through theology and inclusion. His expertise paves ...
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Not all black people are African American. Here's the difference.
"African American technically isn't even what I am," he said. "I'm a Jamaican-born black person but I have taken on this label of African American because of where I live." ...
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White Americans have far more wealth than Black Americans. Here’s how big the gap is - CNN
Although Black and Hispanic Americans have accumulated more wealth in recent years, their net worth still lags far behind that of White Americans. CNN values your feedback 1.
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Black Americans more likely to be Christian, Protestant than US adults overall - Pew Research Center
Yet, today, a larger share of African Americans than whites say they are Christian. And, of all major U.S. racial and ethnic groups, blacks are the most likely to identify as Protestant. Nearly ...
‘We the People’ Includes All Americans – But July 4 Is A Reminder That Democracy Remains A Work In Progress
The United States’ founders firmly rejected King George III and the entire idea of monarchy 249 years ago, on July 4, 1776.