Black History Month
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In our home, Black history isn’t only for the month of February. Here's how our heritage (and joy) is celebrated all year long.
A mom of two shares how she's teaching her kids to honor Black history.
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Emira D’Spain became the first Black trans woman to work with Victoria’s Secret. She’s still facing body shaming online.
The 26-year-old opens up about plastic surgery, body shaming and trailblazing.
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How this pioneering Black-owned grocery store is tackling food deserts and pandemic fears all at once: ‘Provide the access that they need’
Inspired by living in a food desert, Jamie and Jilea Hemmings opened Nourish+ Bloom, the first Black-owned autonomous grocery store in the world.
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This man is the descendant of one of the 1st people enslaved in the U.S. He shares details of his 'emotional' trip to ancestral home in Angola.
Historian Vincent Tucker, president of the William Tucker 1624 Society, learned about his ancestors' history prior to being enslaved in the United States during a trip to Angola.
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How this music buff is using hip-hop and ASL to 'break barriers between music and sign language'
Meet Matt Maxey of DEAFinitely Dope.
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Woman who makes custom crocheted dolls in 21 different skin tones on why representation matters: ‘It can really do a lot for little girls and boys’
Doll maker Tammy Blunte rarely found any Black dolls growing up. She's changing that by making custom crocheted dolls in a wide range of skin tones and hairstyles.
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Black men comprise just 2 percent of U.S. teachers, but one activist is inspiring the next generation: ‘They can’t be what they can’t see’
Only 2 percent of teachers in the U.S. are Black men. Educator Mario Jovan Shaw shares how his organization, Profound Gentlemen, is working to empower more men of color in education.
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