A historic Brunswick church now serves as the Gullah Geechee Georgia Museum, a testament to the region’s vibrant cultural heritage. Located at 5142 U.S. 17, the museum houses artifacts and memorabilia that chronicle a long legacy of resilience and tradition.
At just 18, Zaila Avant-garde has already left an indelible mark on the world. From winning the Scripps National Spelling Bee as the first African American to setting Guinness World Records in basketball, her future is poised for even greater achievements.
As Juneteenth approaches, understanding its significance has never been more important. Here’s how you can honor this pivotal day in American history amid changing federal policies.
Harvard University has agreed to transfer 175-year-old photographs believed to be the earliest images of enslaved people to a South Carolina museum dedicated to African American history. The decision comes as part of a settlement with a woman who claims to be a descendant of those depicted, ending a long legal battle over the ownership of the images.
Residents of Joplin gathered to honor a Tuskegee Airman who graduated from Lincoln High School. He was one of only 19 African American men from Missouri to train at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama.
