WASHINGTON —By the time I watched Kamala Harris walk past the White House as the first woman and first woman of color elected vice president, I d driven more than 600
By Cherranda Smith
Feb 12, 2021
Black history has been made in a variety of locations across the United States. Through campaigns, petitions, and much effort, a lot of sites of Black history have been preserved so that the legacies of achievements and memories of losses made on this land can be honored for years to come.
Though the coronavirus pandemic has made travel plans difficult or risky, some of these sites are offering virtual tours throughout Black History Month to help people everywhere connect to historical moments and figures in real-time.
Here are 10 Black historical sites you can visit, either virtually or if you’re close by.
The role of Lincolnville in St Augustine’s Emancipation history
In honor of Black History Month, Historic City News would like to outline St Augustine’s Emancipation history with a special focus on the Lincolnville neighborhood. Included are recommendations for lodging, restaurants, and cultural activities, provided by the St Johns Cultural Council.
Black Heritage in St Augustine
The Civil War began in 1861 and though Florida joined the Confederacy, Saint Augustine was quickly occupied by Union troops who maintained their hold throughout the war. Because of this, Saint Augustine is one of the very few places in the US where Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation freed any slaves upon its release: some states outlawed slavery two and a half years later due to low Union presence and inconsistent enforcement.
On Friday, three days before Republican Governor Bill Lee's State of the State address, Tennessee's Democratic legislators launched their own idea of the state's political.
A roundup of Memphis on the World Wide Web. Beautiful Black Memphis craft breweries raised $8,662 for the Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope.