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Philadelphia will celebrate Ona Judge Day to honor Martha Washington’s enslaved maid who made a daring escape to freedom

Philadelphia will celebrate Ona Judge Day to honor Martha Washington’s enslaved maid who made a daring escape to freedom

On the evening of May 21, 1796, Ona Judge made the daring decision to free herself. Considering the prominence of her owner, the laws of the time and the dangerous trek to New Hampshire, a place where she could discreetly live freely, the act carried remarkable risk. Nevertheless, she slipped

Mae Reeves used showstopping hats to fuel voter engagement and Black entrepreneurship

Mae Reeves used showstopping hats to fuel voter engagement and Black entrepreneurship

Lula “Mae” Reeves, one of the first Black women in Philly to own her own business, created one-of-a-kind and custom hats for celebrities, socialites, professionals and churchgoing women in downtown Philadelphia for over 50 years. She made hats for everyday wear, hats for special occasions, and magnificent

Honoring Colorado’s Black History requires taking the time to tell stories that make us think twice

Honoring Colorado’s Black History requires taking the time to tell stories that make us think twice

For the past eight years, the Colorado Springs City Council has issued proclamations and recognitions paying homage to the achievements of its African American citizens. In 2005, the Colorado Springs City Council and Mayor Yemi Mobolade jointly issued a Black History Month proclamation. This year, the mayor’s office issued

“Black Montana history is Montana history”: Celebrating Black History Month

“Black Montana history is Montana history”: Celebrating Black History Month

“Black Montana history is Montana history. Black people have been in Montana since before Montana was a state,” said Jasmine James, the MSU Library’s service desk bridge supervisor. “Black history is American history — from 1776 and before.” February is Black History Month (BHM) in the U.S. The month-

Black Student Union celebrates Black History Month

For an MSU organization that’s barely a year old, the Black Student Union (BSU) has done quite a bit. Lyla Brown, the president of the club, as well as board members of BSU, recently held the club’s first Martin Luther King, Jr. Day event. Last year, the group