AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY

May 28 2025EDUCATION

Harvard's Long Overdue Move: Returning Slave Photos to South Carolina

Harvard University has decided to hand over old photos of enslaved people to a museum in South Carolina. These photos, taken 175 years ago, are believed to be the first of their kind. They show a man named Renty and his daughter Delia, who were enslaved in South Carolina in 1850. The photos are called daguerreotypes, which are like the first version of modern photos...

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Feb 07 2025EDUCATION

Liberty Hill's Old Diner: A New Spot for History and Community

In the heart of North Charleston, South Carolina, leaders have their sights set on breathing new life into an old diner, Al's. The diner sits on East Montague Street and has been a landmark for generations. The building, which is in a state of disrepair, has a rich history and the community is looking to turn this historic site into a hub for education and community...

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Dec 28 2024EDUCATION

Unlocking Black History: Florida Students Learn Beyond School Walls

Florida may have required African American history in schools for decades, but many students still receive incomplete lessons. This gap has led to community efforts like Charlene Farrington's Saturday classes at the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum in Delray Beach. Here, students delve into South Florida's Caribbean roots, the state’s dark history of lynchings, and the...

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