Storytelling company preserving Black legacies through oral history
For many Black Americans, knowing their complete origin story can be challenging because of how they came into the country.
Connecticut man helps Black people trace their ancestry back to enslavement
Through his nonprofit organization, the Alex Breanne Corporation, John Mills helped 50 people build their family tree that ...
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Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations and myths
Beginning Feb. 1, schools, museums and communities across the nation will mark the start of Black History Month –- a celebration of Black history, culture and education. The ...
Roots of long-lost African American cemetery spread across Texas
Growing up, Traci Clay’s father always said he was on his way to “moving home.” Each time Velmil Clay uttered the phrase, she gave him a puzzled look. She knew he grew up on the West Side and couldn’t ...
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New novel digs into generations of love and heartache of an African American family
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with author Charmaine Wilkerson about her new book, Good Dirt. Justine Kenin is an editor on All Things Considered. She joined NPR in 1999 as an intern. Nothing makes her ...