Award-winning CNN anchor and political correspondent Abby Phillip is turning a new page in her career, with the release of her first …
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Laura Coates Raises Concerns Over ‘Missing African American Exhibits’ At Smithsonian
by Gee NYby Gee NYCNN anchor and legal analyst Laura Coates is questioning whether political influence is creeping into the preservation of Black history at one …
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Fannie Lou Hamer Went To Hospital To Have A Tumor Removed—She Left Without Her Reproductive Organs
by Gee NYby Gee NYFannie Lou Hamer entered a Mississippi hospital expecting treatment. She left sterilized—without consent, without explanation, and without justice. In 1961, Hamer, a …
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How Billie Holiday’s ‘Strange Fruit’ Exposed America’s Darkest Reality
by Grace Somesby Grace SomesFor Black History Month, Billie Holiday, born Eleanora Fagan, is remembered as one of the greatest jazz singers of all time, a …
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Did You Know Martin Luther King’s Mother Was Also Murdered? This Is What Happened
by Gee NYby Gee NYAs the nation honors Black History Month, remembering the sacrifices and struggles of the Civil Rights Movement, one story remains lesser known: …
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Marian Anderson: How Her Voice Shattered Racial Barriers And Changed Music History
by Grace Somesby Grace SomesAs we honor Black History Month, we focus on Marian Anderson, one of the most iconic figures in music and civil rights …
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Mahalia Jackson: Trailblazing Gospel Star Who Sang For Freedom
by Grace Somesby Grace SomesAs we celebrate Black History Month, Mahalia Jackson’s legacy reminds us of Black artists’ profound contributions to our culture and history. Every …
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