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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 ...
On This Day, July 5: Larry Doby becomes 1st Black player in MLB's American League
In 1947, Larry Doby became the first Black player in Major League Baseball's American League, joining the Cleveland Indians ...
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 ...
8 Very Black American Ways To Celebrate Independence Day
Celebrate Independence Day with unique Black American traditions. Explore 8 vibrant ways to honor freedom and heritage ...
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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 ...
Why Black unemployment just rose to its highest level since January 2022
Unemployment among Black Americans last month reached its highest level in more than three years, in stark contrast to the broader labor market’s stunning resilience.
Spike Lee’s ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ to Kick Off Opening Weekend of Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival
The opening lineup also includes Mara Brock Akil's 'Forever' and Mike Tollin's sports documentary 'Unraveling George.' ...
Fiber is important: New Berkeley exhibit celebrates African-American quilts
Quilts carried during the migration of millions of Black people from the South star at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific ...