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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans who control the Wisconsin Senate refused to mention NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick in a resolution honoring Black History Month passed Wednesday, rejecting calls from Democrats who said ignoring the Milwaukee native put them on the wrong side of history. Just as the Wisconsin Assembly did a day earlier, the Senate […]

AT&T is celebrating Black History Month with its Dream In Black campaign. It’s a year round platform they created to celebrate Black culture and the creatives who shape it. This year they are sharing the very first Dream In Black 28 Future Makers with it’s first-ever Dream in Black 28 list. This list will highlight […]

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For the project “Representation is Key,” Milwaukee College Prep teacher Terrence Sims teaches his students why pride matters.

Check out our honorees 30 – 20 below. 30. Nona Hendryx Age: 74 Who She Is: Member of the group Labelle What She Does: Since moving on from music Hendryx as started a program called SisteSMATR. Where She’s From:  Trenton, New Jersey Why She Made Our List: Her program is dedicated to getting young women involved in and […]

Every Black History Month Damon’s mom takes over the events for her church. This year Damon and his son, also named Damon, will be speaking together! Damon has the funny and his son has the facts. No one will be quoting scripture but the church will be entertained and mama will be proud! HEAD BACK […]

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On Wednesday, Feb. 6, The Real is live via satellite from Howard University! In honor of Black History Month, The Real is on The Road to the nation’s most thriving HBCUs, learning why they are so important to our history and our future. The hosts ask the students to weigh in on “multi-dating,” and if it’s cool to do, which […]

Walmart is celebrating Black History Month with a campaign called “Reign On,” which highlights and celebrates young African-Americans making history. One of the young people they’re highlighting is 17-year-old Moziah Bridges. Bridges is the founder of Mo’s Bows, a company that makes handmade bow ties and neckties. He got the idea to start his company […]

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Black Twitter came for Ivanka Trump’s head after she posted over the weekend that “Black History is American History.” The White House adviser noted “that our nation is stronger, better, and wiser for the contributions of black people” throughout history. But folks quickly chimed in on her comments to shade her father, who many are convinced is pushing […]

As ‘Black Panther’ continues its march to the Oscars, audiences will be able to catch the Best Picture nominee on the big screen. Marvel announced Monday ‘Black Panther’ will return at participating AMC theaters on Feb. 1-7 in honor of Black History Month. Disney CEO Bob Iger tweeted tickets will be free for all ages. […]

Little Known Black History Facts

In February, Black History Month is celebrated across America, and we celebrate it five days a week on the Tom Joyner Morning Show. Across the pond, our United Kingdom brothers and sisters also celebrate their version of Black History Month, which began on this day in 1987. The annual celebration was the work of Akyaaba […]

Either President Donald Trump is tone-deaf to racial politics — or he doesn’t care. Trump recently signed a proclamation celebrating February’s Black History Month – then he Twitter-attacks one of Black America’s most beloved women: Oprah Winfrey. Last week, Winfrey convened a group of Michigan voters on CBS’ “60 Minutes” to discuss Trump’s legislative policies […]

Little Known Black History Facts

Carter G. Woodson is referred to as the “Father of Black History,” a fitting title considering his life’s work. The historian and author’s impact still resonates in modern times, so its worth taking a look back at his influential life on the last day of Black History Month. Woodson was born December 19, 1875 in […]