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Non-Violent Tactics Were An Important Part Of The American...
By Dr. Tom H. Hastings Photos: Wikimedia Commons As someone who studies and tries...
Good News in History, July 7
36 years ago today, The Three Tenors performed live for the first time at the Baths...
The (Re)opening of the Bangunan
What can architecture tell us about the nature of colonial rule? Abdullah explores...
Nehesy: Black 14th Dynasty Pharaoh
ThinkAfrica explainer Nehesy: Black Pharaoh of Egypt’s 14th Dynasty Did you know...
Black History Month Resource Pack 2026
The official Black History Month Resource Pack 2026 is now available to pre-order,...
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For Howard Students and Faculty, International Women in...
Along with McElroy, Jamil Fletcher (B.S. ’87), A.J. King, Steve Mobley, Ph.D. (B.A....
“Should we go to the pub? Or should we go to the archive?”
This collaborative conversation, facilitated by Kate Dossett and Simon Popple, reflects...
South African anti-migrant protesters should march peacefully,...
Thousands of people from other African countries have left South Africa ahead of...
Uncovering the History of Spain’s First Trans Organisation
How did trans people in 1970s Spain organise and campaign for their rights? Iago...
New Programs in AI, Microchip Design, and Construction...
Along with McElroy, Jamil Fletcher (B.S. ’87), A.J. King, Steve Mobley, Ph.D. (B.A....
America at 250: A Black Man’s Reflection on Pride, Pain,...
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, the first word that comes to mind is...
Can White People Join the New Black Panther Party?
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Call for Applications: Editorial Fellowship at History...
History Workshop is seeking to appoint one Editorial Fellow in 2026, with specialism...
Marching for Peace in the Footsteps of the Saint
What role did public marches play in 1960s peace internationalism? Carolien Stolte...
The Top 5 International Football Teams of All Time
ThinkAfrica football debate The Top 5 International Football Teams of All Time Every...
Carver Museum's Juneteenth exhibits examine Black history,...
As Austin celebrates Juneteenth, the George Washington Carver Museum explores slavery,...
Trump administration seeks to halt first US reparations...
White House joined suit to stop city of Evanston, Illinois, from compensating victims...
Good News in History, June 19
123 years ago today, Lou Gehrig was born. Playing first baseman across 17 seasons...
Scholar Unfiltered: Juneteenth and the Difference Between...
Juneteenth is more than a commemoration of freedom; it is a historical reminder...
Sniff Your Way to a Good Night’s Sleep
Today's 'sleepmaxxers' are part of a long and rich historical tradition dating back...
The Top 5 Men’s Footballers Of All Time | The Greatest...
The Top 5 Men’s Footballers Of All Time Pelé: Why The King Still Sits On Football’s...
Why We Eat Red On Juneteenth: The Powerful History Behind...
If you plan on celebrating Juneteenth this year, know that there are some traditions...
"Black Resilience: Celebrating Our History and Presence":...
The 37th annual Madison Juneteenth will take place Saturday, June 20, 11 a.m.-5...
Soviet Internationalism and Kazakh Grassroots Activism
What can an anti-nuclear movement led by Kazakh civil society reveal about forms...
Good News in History, June 15
On this day 811 years ago, England’s King John put his seal to the Magna Carta....
Facts You Didn’t Know About Ancient Nile Delta Inhabitants...
Discover how Prince Ipqu, Nehesy and Avaris challenge myths about Ancient Nile Delta...
Lamar Richardson Makes History as the Youngest Black Lead...
At 33, Lamar Richardson made history at the 2026 Tonys as the youngest Black lead...
Tribeca 2026 Review: ‘Killing Castro’ Unveils a Fascinating...
Historical fiction often works best when it finds the human stories hidden within...
Disney’s First Black Animator to Receive Honorary Oscar
(AURN News) — Floyd Norman, 90, will receive an Honorary Oscar at the 2026 Governors...
Collaborative Digital Histories of Global Peace Movements
How are researchers using digital history methods to write new global histories...
Howard University Engineering Professors Recognized as...
Along with McElroy, Jamil Fletcher (B.S. ’87), A.J. King, Steve Mobley, Ph.D. (B.A....
Good News in History, June 8
Also, 120 years ago today, President Teddy Roosevelt signed into law the Antiquities...
Good News in History, June 7
18 years ago today, Iceland enshrined the area surrounding Vatnajökull glacier as...
Good News in History, June 6
80 years ago today, the National Basketball Association (NBA) was created with 11...
“We” Should’ve Listened to Malcolm
Malcolm x sounded the alarm about Christian Nationalism many years ago. Some of...
Good News in History, June 5
1,363 years ago today, the Daming Palace Complex in the Tang Dynasty capital of...
Good News in History, June 4
86 years ago today, the British Army completed the “Miracle of Dunkirk” by evacuating...
Maurice Core on Phil Martin, Champs Camp and the Power...
For more than four decades, Champs Camp has been about far more than boxing. Founded...
The UK’s Role in Photography
William Henry Fox Talbot transformed photography with the invention of the negative....
Good News in History, June 3
245 years ago today, farmer and politician Jack Jouett began his successful midnight...
Today marks 10 years since Muhammad Ali passed away
Boxing champion, whose impact reached far beyond the ring, was 74 when he died
The Patience of Two Identities: Being African Inside Japan
In one of the world’s most ethnically uniform societies, a small but growing community...
The Evolution of British Cinema From Silent Films to Modern...
British cinema began with Louis Le Prince’s groundbreaking 1888 films in Leeds and...
Good News in History, June 2
On this day 80 years ago, the Italian Republic was born out of the monarchy of King...
An Unreliable Archive of Internationalism
What do frictions in the founding story of a missionary women's college reveal about...
Good News in History, June 1
100 years ago today, the great American television personality Andy Griffith was...
Good News in History, May 31
100 years ago today, Kruger National Park was established in Limpopo and Mpumalanga...
British Black Music Month 2026 Recommended Book: ‘Black...
British Black Music Month 2026 Recommended Book: ‘Black Music In Britain Vol. 2:...
Good News in History, May 27
96 years ago today, the Chrysler Building opened to the public in New York City....
Genocide Day: The Problem of the Problematic
As Genocide Remembrance Day approaches, any bona fide Namibian genocide descendant...
What to Make of Morocco’s Most Famous Anti-Colonial Hero?
A century later, the meaning of Abd el-Karim and the Rif Rebellion is still up for...
Good News in History, May 26
100 years ago today, jazz trumpeter and composer Miles Davis, was born. One of the...
The Books That Forced Britain to Confront Itself
Britain likes to think of itself as a nation of tolerance, fairness and quiet decency....
Malcolm X at 101: What Would He Say About America in 2026?
*If Malcolm X were alive in 2026, he would likely be less shocked by America’s contradictions...
250 Years Of Black History & Enterprise: On This Day
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7 Malcolm X Quotes On Black Empowerment
El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, largely known as Malcolm X, was born Malcolm Little on...
Honoring 101 Years Of Malcolm X, A Legacy That Still Speaks...
More than a century after his birth, the voice of Malcolm X still echoes with the...
Queer Non-Monogamy in Edwardian London
How did a group of authors, artists musicians and aristocrats in Edwardian Chelsea...
Tina Aparicio: A Windrush Hero of the NHS
ThinkAfrica Windrush profile Tina Aparicio: The Midwife Who Helped Many British...
New DNA analysis of Christopher Columbus reveals truth...
A new DNA analysis of remains belonging to direct descendants of Christopher Columbus...
Rethinking Internationalisms
How can marginalised stories of internationalism be recovered? This article introduces...
11 Pivotal College & Student-Led Protests Throughout History
Student protests have catalyzed major social movements, from civil rights to anti-apartheid,...
Uncovering the legacy of Maj. Charity Adams and her all-Black...
By Dante R. Brizill In 2024, many Americans were introduced to the legendary “Six...
Black Journalism’s First Power Couple: Ida B. Wells and...
The Birmingham Times Long before the modern civil rights movement, Ida B. Wells...
Comment on BHM100*: Mary Fields aka “Stagecoach Mary” –...
Thanks, BHM100 for sharing this post. Mary Fields has earned the recognition of...
Comment on BHM 100: Ona “Oney” Judge – the Enslaved Woman...
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Victorians Versus Ageism
How can we end ageism? By understanding how the Victorians invented it. Helen Kingstone...
Mystery 17th-Century Portrait Sparks Search for Identity...
A rare 17th-century portrait showing a Black and white boy side by side is under...
Among Neighbors in Poland: Violence and Silence after the...
Yoav Potash and Dr. Anita Friedman reflect on the decade-long journey to uncover...
Black History Month
An adjournment debate on Black History Month has been scheduled for Thursday 21...
African/Black History, is a big part of the World’s History!...
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Weaving African American History and Culture into Your...
Free workshop for educators in Savannah focused on integrating African American...