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Opal Lee Barbie Inspiring Women Honor Celebrates the “Grandmother of Juneteenth”

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The Opal Lee Barbie Inspiring Women honor is one of those moments where pop culture and history genuinely intersect. Dr. Opal Lee, widely known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” has been named the newest honoree in Mattel’s Barbie Inspiring Women collection, a recognition that reflects decades of activism rooted in education, community, and perseverance. While […]

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Smithsonian Opens New Exhibition Featuring HBCU Archives

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The Smithsonian has opened a new exhibition that brings long-protected HBCU archives into the national spotlight. Titled At the Vanguard: Making and Saving History at HBCUs, the Smithsonian HBCU exhibition draws from historical collections held at five historically Black colleges and universities, many of which have preserved Black history for generations without national attention. According

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HBCU Art Museum Exhibition Celebrates Elizabeth Catlett’s Legacy

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The North Carolina Central University Art Museum is celebrating the 90th anniversary of Elizabeth Catlett’s impactful teaching career in Durham with an exhibition dedicated to her legacy. The exhibit runs through March 16, 2025, and is open to the NCCU community and the public. It includes one of Catlett’s rare paintings and a collection of

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Bennett College’s“Black Madonna” Quilt: A Tapestry of Legacy

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In a heartwarming celebration during the 2024 commencement weekend, President Suzanne Elise Walsh and alumna Marilyn Y. Gore, Class of 1974, stood before an extraordinary quilt that pays homage to Bennett College’s storied heritage. This intricate masterpiece, a quilted representation of the renowned “Black Madonna” stained glass window, was created by the late artist Eva

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Portrait of HBCU Law Dean Unveiled at N.C. Supreme Court

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The North Carolina Supreme Court celebrated a historic moment on Nov. 18, unveiling the portrait of retired Associate Justice Patricia Timmons-Goodson, the first African American woman to serve on the state’s highest court and the current dean of North Carolina Central University School of Law. Timmons-Goodson’s journey began when she made history in 2006, following

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The Grammys Made a Surprising Decision About Tyla and Black Twitter is Not Happy About It

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With nominations for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards scheduled to be announced Friday, Nov. 8, controversy about which albums are eligible in which categories has ramped up…especially as it pertains to South African phenom Tyla. Read more…

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