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‘Icons Among Us' announced ahead of Black Joy Parade in Oakland
NBC Bay Area is recognizing three Black Bay Area community leaders and trailblazers for their contributions to their local communities.
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These women are teaching transracial adoptive parents how to do Black hair
Tamekia Swint is the founder of Styles 4 Kidz, a non-profit salon in Illinois that focuses on textured hair education for transracial adoptive parents and their children.
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National Black Movie Day is a celebration — and a call for action
Several cities across the country will participate by hosting events that include film screenings and highlighting the importance of supporting Black films.
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Kingmakers of Oakland Film Festival
Experience the magic of cinema at the Kingmakers of Oakland Film Festival Celebrating Black History Month. This festival promises to showcase compelling stories from the Black community through the art of filmmaking. The event will feature a curated selection of 18 short films, like award-winning animation “Glisten” and “I’m a King.” Attendees will also gain insight into the creative process…
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Cooking nonprofit combines Black History and healthy food
Black Girls Cook is a Miami and Baltimore-based nonprofit helping young girls embrace the farm-to-table concept while also learning about Black Diaspora history.
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Cooking nonprofit combines Black history and healthy food
Black Girls Cook is a Miami and Baltimore-based nonprofit helping young girls embrace the farm-to-table concept while also learning about Black Diaspora history. Founder Nichole and her 6-year-old daughter Madison share how the nonprofit has helped more than 3,500 girls and their families learn the importance of cooking and eating healthier meals. Also, Nichole’s student Logan and her mom Winifred...
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Here's how you can celebrate Black history this February
Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated February as Black History Month.
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What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021. Here’s what you need to know about this important holiday.
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Benefits Denied: Older Black Veterans Battle for GI Education and Housing Compensation, Disability Payments
Many African-American veterans, did not receive benefits under the G.I. Bill that sent millions of white veterans to college or helped them to buy homes or businesses. Seventy-five years after the U.S. military was desegregated, the country is grappling with how to right a wrong that lifted many more white veterans into the middle class while exacerbating the wealth gap...
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Black Veterans Battle for GI Education and Housing Compensation, Disability Payments
Many African American veterans did not receive benefits under the G.I. Bill that sent millions of white veterans to college or helped them to buy homes or businesses. Years after the U.S. military was desegregated, the country is grappling with how to right a wrong. Senior Investigative Reporter Bigad Shaban reports.
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From White House, Biden Says ‘Black History Matters'
President Joe Biden says “history matters, and Black history matters,” a forceful declaration that comes after the state of Florida blocked a new advanced course on African American studies from being taught in its high schools.
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Benefits Denied: Older Black Veterans Battle for GI Education and Housing Compensation, Disability Payments
Many African-American veterans, did not receive benefits under the G.I. Bill that sent millions of white veterans to college or helped them to buy homes or businesses. Seventy-five years after the U.S. military was desegregated, the country is grappling with how to right a wrong that lifted many more white veterans into the middle class while exacerbating the wealth gap...
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Discover Black Heritage
It’s Black History Month, and McDonald’s of Southern California are proud to celebrate the dynamic leaders who make Black History Month every day, and uplift the communities served. Go to mcdonalds.com to learn more!
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Bill's Books: Great Reads for Black History Month
Bill Goldstein has recommendations of influential Black authors and their works.
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Black Dance Theatre Reconstructs Old Dance ‘Games'
Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s newest piece is a reconstruction of a decades old dance titled ‘Games’ by master choreographer Donald McKayle.
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First Black Composer at NYC Metropolitan Opera Comes to Dallas
NBC 5 is celebrating Black History Month with six-time Grammy Award-winning composer and trumpeter, Terence Blanchard.
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School Food Vendor Apologizes for ‘Inexcusable' Black History Month Menu — Again
Students at a middle school were served chicken and waffles, with watermelon as a dessert, on the first day of Black History Month.
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New Exhibit Praises Prominent Black Family for Their Contributions
For this Black History Month, NBC10 highlights a new museum exhibit that gives thanks to a prominent Black family from Philadelphia. NBC10’s Frances Wang offers a closer look.
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Why Black History Month Is Celebrated in February
Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated February as Black History Month to honor two prominent figures who contributed to African American liberation.
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28 Films to Watch During Black History Month
Reacquaint yourself with some of these treasures of Black cinema or discover them for the first time.