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Many a socialite visited Ann Lowe’s Gowns, a salon on Manhattan’s Lexington Avenue, in the 1950s. The daughter and granddaughter of African American seamstresses, Lowe designed the wedding dress worn by Jacqueline Bouvier when she married John F. Kennedy in 1953.
In honor of Black History Month, ABC15 is highlighting events that celebrate the culture, history, and legacy of African Americans.
Teachers can help the origins of jazz and hip-hop come alive for students with resources that highlight these influential music styles.
Travel represents more than geographical movement for African Americans seeking connections to their heritage. By visiting cultural and historical landmarks, travelers gain deeper understanding of the narratives that have shaped Black identity in America ...
“Waiting for the Hour.” Carte-de-visite of an emancipation watch night meeting on Dec. 31, 1863, where African American men, women and children gathered around a man with a watch, waiting for the Emancipation Proclamation. Credit: Photo courtesy ...
WASHINGTON – The National Museum of African American History and Culture – which President Donald Trump once said made him “deeply proud” – has become a flashpoint in the White House's targeting of the Smithsonian Institution. The museum was ...
Hundreds of PreK-12 teaching and learning resources that support developmentally appropriate skill-building and leverage both well-known and lesser-known stories in American history are freely available online for use in the classroom and at home NMAAHC ...
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks and Rep. Kweisi Mfume introduce legislation to preserve and promote African American history and culture amidst efforts to erase it.
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Extended in 2024, the African American Legacy Trail in Clarksville, Tennessee, now includes over 40 stops highlighting impacts Black people in the local community have made throughout ...
The project, Black USAF: Cultural Connections in Cold War East Anglia, is led by Elma Glasgow. There’s a new research project that aims to celebrate the untold stories of African Americans who served in the U.S. Air Force and personnel based in East ...