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Black History

Relatives of slave who built White House speak out

  • Jul 4
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Court clears way for replacement of slavery exhibit in Philadelphia

  • Jul 3

Disneyland's 'Celebrate Soulfully' shines a spotlight on Black culture

  • Jun 25
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What's open and closed on Juneteenth 2026

  • Jun 19

What is Juneteenth and why is it celebrated? What to know for 2026

  • Jun 18

Trump admin can replace Philadelphia slavery exhibit: Court

  • Jun 18

L.A. mural honors local tennis trailblazer and preserves Black history

  • Feb 26

LAUSD celebrates 100 years of Black History Month with student event

  • Feb 26

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Disneyland invites visitors to 'Celebrate Soulfully' as it elevates Black culture

  • Jun 25
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Houston dance company shares black history on stage

  • Jun 18
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Harlem renaissance history unearthed amid Bronx gravestones

  • Feb 25
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One of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre's last survivors, Viola Ford Fletcher, dies at age 111

  • Nov 25, 2025
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6 buildings representing Black history in Los Angeles designated as landmarks

  • Aug 19, 2025
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Lost no more: Saga of former enslaved man's quest for freedom, long new life on the Hudson

  • Jun 17, 2025
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Amsterdam News, icon of Black-owned publishing, presses forward with a page from its past

  • Jun 2, 2025
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Sun shines again on golf club's long-lost Black history

  • Mar 26, 2025

Latest Stories

Explore how L.A. exhibit shapes queer joy and freedom during Black History Month

Highly Favored 2026 honored actress Hailie Sahar and filmmaker Elegance Bratton for their work in expanding queer media representation and included a gallery exhibition by Los Angeles-born visual artist Nikko LaMere.

  • Feb 24

Part of Underground Railroad found in closet of New York City museum

The Underground Railroad was a secret pathway to freedom for enslaved people escaping north, through woods, tunnels, private homes, under floorboards, inside churches and even hidden beneath wagons.

  • Feb 15

Youth orchestra to celebrate Black History Month with free Los Angeles concerts

Of this season's Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles, founder and executive director Charles Dickerson said 65% are African American and around 30% are Latino.

  • Feb 12

Black History Month events in Southern California

Here's a list of Black History Month events in Southern California, organized by date.

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What is Black History Month, and why is it important?

February is Black History Month, a time the country highlights and celebrates the accomplishments of Black Americans. And the fact that Black history is part of America's history is important for all Americans to know, learn about, and understand.

  • Feb 4