Where to Learn About African American History Across the U.S.
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In honor of Black History Month, we re highlighting spots across the U.S. where you can immerse yourself in some of the myriad contributions, achievements and defining moments of African Americans. From hearing the untold stories of Black cowboys in Texas, to listening to over 50 genres of music at the newly opened National Museum of African American Music in Nashville, Tennessee, to standing in front of the lunch counter where a sit-in sparked peaceful action for racial equality in the segregated 60s, here is merely a selection of places to add to your list one intended to inspire more learning about and honoring of Black history at any time of the year.
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The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum continues to celebrate the history of the Negro Leagues, and MLB.com s Bill Ladson has written a series of articles on some of the league s legends. Today, the focus is on outfielder Turkey Stearnes.
Of the Negro Leagues players enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame, Norman Turkey Stearnes arguably is the most underrated. You don t hear his name in the same light as Josh Gibson or Satchel Paige.
Stearnes didn t hit tape-measure shots like Gibson nor was he considered the fastest man to ever play the game like Cool Papa Bell. But Stearnes was respected by his counterparts.
Local groups are partnering on a special edition of an annual local Black history project in conjunction with Missouri’s bicentennial.
Kansas City’s Local Investment Commission (LINC), the Kansas City Public Library, the Black Archives of Mid-America, and the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Center are releasing a compilation of 73 biographies of Black Kansas Citians who helped shape the community through education, activism, entrepreneurship, and many other ways.
The new publication spotlights individuals featured in commemorative booklets over the past 11 years, adding new honorees and remarks by current Black leaders in Kansas City.
In their short essays, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President Bob Kendrick, and Black Archives Executive Director Dr. Carmaletta Williams reflect on their own experiences and make connections to the historical figures featured in the book. A new poem from Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Center Executive Director Glenn Nort
Arizona Diamondbacks
The D-backs Black Professionals & Allies Team Player Resource Group in collaboration with MLB’s Black Professionals BRG are hosting a virtual career showcase featuring African-Americans in baseball. Speakers will include D-backs scout James “Bump” Merriweather, Sports Agent Lonnie Murray, Former General Manager Dave Stewart, Jerry Hairston Jr., and additional guests to be announced.
Atlanta Braves
Braves social activation
Baseball Cards: Every Wednesday in February, the Braves will release seven baseball cards on their social platforms of the most prominent Black players in Braves history.
Braves Foundation – Braves.com/charity auctions
Black History Month-inspired online charity auction with proceeds benefiting the Braves Foundation and the Atlanta Braves RBI program.
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NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The Paley Center for Media today announced its Black History Month celebration,
A Salute to Black Achievements in Television presented by Citi, honoring the incredible legacy and achievements of iconic Black on-screen talent, creatives, and influencers. The Paley Center is proud to have Citi return as the Presenting Sponsor.
Starting Monday, February 1, the celebration includes dynamic interactive experiences on The Paley Center for Media s website paleycenter.org including spotlights on
Black Women in Government and Politics on TV and
Baseball s Negro Leagues, along with family activities and education classes. In addition, highlights include insightful and engaging content featuring some of the most influential names in entertainment from drama, comedy, news, sports, music, and variety, following their journeys to prominence on television and their place as thought leaders in Black society.