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Copy of the First Novel by an African American Woman Donated

March 15, 2022 0

An original first edition of “Our Nig; or Sketches From the Life of a Free Black” by Harriet Wilson was recently donated to the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire.

After some restoration, the organization will be displaying the book at its headquarters in Portsmouth.

Wilson was known for her autobiographical work while she was living in 1859. She also sold her work door to door during the time of the Fugitive Slave Act. “Our Nig; or Sketches From the Life of a Free Black” is about Frado, a Black girl who is abused and overworked as an indentured servant to a New England family.

Original post by Associated Press News

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You can now read poems from a High School Spoken-word club

March 3, 2022 0

A high school spoken word club changed students’ lives, and now you can read their poems. Oak Park and River Forest High School’s Peter Khan created an after-school spoken word club. For over 20 years, the club has provided a space for students to engage in storytelling. “Respect the Mic” is an anthology featuring 76 honest and powerful poems by the clubs’ students and alumni.

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Schoolteacher Spent 70 years Collecting Thousands of Black History Artifacts

March 1, 2022 0

Elizabeth Meaders collects thousands of Black History Artifacts for over 70 years. In an attempt to document the full history of Black Americans in the U.S., Meaders has gathered around 50,000 objects.

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A 50,000-Year-Old Fashion Statement Could Be One of the World’s Oldest Social Networks

February 28, 2022 0

Scientists have reason to believe that ostrich eggshells carved into beads in Africa 50,000 years ago might have been part of humans’ first social network.

Researchers examined around 1,500 ancient beads excavated from 31 sites across eastern and southern sections of Africa and found artifacts were nearly identical in shape, size, and style.

The findings identified that the oldest beads came from East Africa and spread to South Africa. Possibly a result of seeing someone with the beads and coping with the design when they got to their destination.

Bead wearing in ancient times was a way to express identity and define relationships. Throughout the years, it became more popular and the relation to meaningfulness still exists, for example, wedding rings may display relationship status.

Original post by David Kindy/Smithsonian Magazine

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Ludacris Partners with Eldest Daughter to Produce Netflix Animated Series

February 24, 2022 0

Ludacris Partners with his eldest daughter, Karma Bridges, to produce an animated series on Netflix. The show was inspired by Karma herself and will be called Karma’s World and is expected to release soon. Karma’s World is a coming-of-age story that will follow the life of 10-year-old Karma Grant, an aspiring musical artist who wants to change the world with her music.

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Hesperia Branch Library Hosted African American Read-In

February 24, 2022 0

Hesperia Branch Library in California hosted its 4^th annual African American Read-In on Feb 7^th. This read-in featured the sharing of literary contributions from African Americans. This event highlighted “Black voices, current and classic” by having participants read 3-to-5-minute poems, passages, or condensed biographies.

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Local Tribe Receives $1 Million in Funding for Nutrition Center

February 23, 2022 0

The Walker River Paiute Tribe of Nevada was awarded a $1 million grant for a nutrition center. A community store and food pantry have been operating out of the tribe’s technology center for the past two years.

The community food center will provide nutrition and wellness programs. The grant awarded is a part of a new round of funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Food access for Nevada tribes was greatly impacted by store shortages and supply chain disruptions, during the pandemic.

Original post by: Jeniffer Soils/Nevada Current

Brittney Johnson is Broadway’s first Black Glinda

February 22, 2022 0

“Wicked” is a Broadway musical based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and a book by Winne Holzman. “Wicked” has been a blockbuster since its opening at Gershwin Theatre in 2003. The story is inspired by “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” but instead of focusing on the main character of Oz, Dorothy, “Wicked” follows the story of an unlikely friendship between the misunderstood witch Elphaba and the popular Glinda.

In 2019 Brittney Johnson was the first woman of color to play Glinda in the production of “Wicked” as an understudy. Now she has made history again, taking over full-time as the first Black leading lady of the show, she started this position on Feb. 14th.

Johnson expressed her excitement for her new role, “I’m really excited for people to be able to see someone who looks like them on stage, wearing the crown.”

Original post by: Donna M. Owens/NBC News

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More than 500 Acres of Redwood Forest Returned to Indigenous Tribes

February 18, 2022 0

523 acres of redwood forest have been returned to a group of Native American tribes in California. According to a statement from Save the Redwoods League, the ancestors of the tribes were involuntarily removed from the land generations ago.

The land will be renamed Tc’ih-Léh-Dûñ, which means “Fish Run Place” in the Sinkyone language. The Sinkyone people lived on the land in California for thousands of years, traveling, hunting, and fishing throughout their territory before being removed in the 1800s.

Tc’ih-Léh-Dûñ is in Mendocino County, within the North Cost area of the state.

Original post by Margaret Osborne/Smithsonian Magazine

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Four years later: African American Heritage & Culture Center works for Progress

February 16, 2022 0

The African American Heritage & Culture Center has served as an education and advocacy organization in New Bern, North Carolina, since 2018. The center presents the historic impact and progression of African Americans through; programs, exhibits, and performances.

Since its opening in 2018, AAHC has become a nonprofit, developed a website, and helped sponsor numerous arts, cultural events, and projects throughout the city.

AAHC has also launched its Oral History Library, preserving the stories of local individuals that may have gotten lost upon their passing. The projects’ goal is to capture the stories (via interview) from individuals in the region who had a significant impact on their families, within the community, or state.

Original post by: Todd Wetherington/Sun Journal

Visit AAHC’s website at: https://www.africanamericanheritageandculture.org/

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