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Vibrant Windrush-themed bus to feature at Notting Hill Carnival

Following the carnival, the bus will be in service throughout Black History Month in October

Evening Standard

Bronzeville’s historic Wabash YMCA set for another restoration, courtesy of federal grant

The renovations will focus on a pool, a gym, various meeting rooms and reviving a decades-old mural in the historic building where Black History Month originated.

Chicago Sun-Times

Morgan Freeman says the terms ‘Black History Month’ and ‘African American’ are insults

The actor objected in a UK interview to both, saying ‘You’re going to relegate my history to a month?’ and that the latter phrase is inaccurate

The Guardian - UK

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Morgan Freeman says Black History month and the term African-American is 'an insult'

Hollywood legend Morgan Freeman, who has played Nelson Mandela, the US president three times and God in his impressive haul of 117 films, spoke candidly about his personal beliefs

Daily Mirror

Morgan Freeman says Black History Month and the term ‘African-American’ are both ‘an insult’

‘A Good Person’ star discussed race in rare interview

The Independent UK

Maryland church celebrates heritage on ‘Caribbean Sabbath’

On the third Saturday of Black History Month, a Seventh-day Adventist church in Maryland held a worship service more popular than Christmas, Easter or a revival

The Independent UK

Maryland church celebrates heritage on ‘Caribbean Sabbath'

On the third Saturday of Black History Month, a Seventh-day Adventist church in Maryland held a worship service more popular than Christmas, Easter or a revival

The Independent UK

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Sisters behind US’s first Black food book store share their five essential reads

For Black History Month, owners Gabrielle and Danielle Davenport curated a list of the best books celebrating the role of food in culture and liberation

The Guardian - US

"National Day of Hate": How we got here

Fox News ramped up its anti-Black History Month coverage just as cities ready to counter neo-Nazis in the streets

Salon

Commentary: Reviving the Southern Black labor movement

In commemorating our forebears during Black History Month, we recognize those who fought for workers’ rights and understood that economic justice does not exist without racial justice. Black workers have always been more than “allies” in labor movements — they were, and are, on the front lines.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Skirmish over AP course raises questions — again — about College Board’s mission

The new Advanced Placement African American studies course was unveiled on the first day of Black History Month amid speculation that controversial subjects, such as Black Lives Matter and reparations, were expunged to avoid conservative political backlash. While the College Board denied that the curriculum was watered down, the flap…

Los Angeles Times

Miami daycare apologises after putting children in blackface for Black History Month

Courtney Politis, who is Black, said she has since pulled her biracial children from two separate locations of the preschool

The Independent UK

DeSantis’s corporate donors under fire for ‘hypocrisy’ over Black History Month

Companies such as Amazon, Disney and Walmart funded Florida governor who has imposed curbs on teaching about race in schools

The Guardian - US

Teacher resigns over racist Black History Month display

Ohio middle school teacher shared image of an orangutan eating a watermelon during morning announcements, causing ‘a tremendous amount of pain and hurt’

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Commentary: Black History Month is a century-old relic — one we still desperately need

During the first term of Barack Obama’s presidency, my then 8-year-old daughter asked a simple question. “Why do Black people have a special month?”

The Conversation

W.E.B. Du Bois, Black History Month and the importance of African American studies

The opening days of Black History Month 2023 have coincided with controversy about the teaching and broader meaning of African American studies.

Boston Herald

For Red Sox, Black History Month is about vital education

When Black History Month began Feb. 1, the Red Sox unveiled a new page on their website to “celebrate and recognize the contributions of our Black players and alumni,” with new content throughout February.

The Orange County Register

Disneyland kicks off Black History Month with food and music festival

A gospel tradition featuring Southern California choirs that goes back more than a decade at Disneyland returns in February as the Anaheim theme park celebrates Black History Month with music, food and new theme park additions.

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A Black History Month-themed police car in Miami draws criticism

Some community members describe the cruiser as tone deaf and ill-timed, given tensions with police around the country. Miami police said they stand by the decision to unveil the special design.

The Independent UK

Fury as Miami reveal Africa themed police car for Black History Month

The mayor said the cruiser was a ‘beautiful collaboration’ between the department and Black History Month, but others were not as receptive

Fortune

Why we're still celebrating Black achievements in the U.S.

Black History Month is a time to remember the countless contributions of African Americans, even as Black history receives political pushback.

Daily Mirror

UFC delivers final Francis Ngannou snub as ex-champion is "erased from history"

Ngannou recently parted ways with the UFC after failing to agree a new deal with Dana White, which has now seen him not included in the promotion's Black History Month tribute

The Conversation

New Advanced Placement African American Studies course is a watered down version of itself

On February 1, 2023– the first day of Black History Month – the College Board released the framework for its new Advanced Placement African American Studies course.

WEKU

It's Black History Month. Here are 3 things to know about the annual celebration

The annual celebration started out in 1926 as Negro History Week and expanded to Black History Month in the 1970s. This year's theme is "Black Resistance."

Chicago Sun-Times

With ‘The 1619 Project’ streaming on Hulu, Black History Month kicks off with a powerful message

Nearly 50 years ago, “Roots” told the African American story. “The 1619 Project” picks up where author Alex Haley left off.

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