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NIAGARA GENEALOGY: Tracing African American roots

Many of us face challenges when conducting genealogy research. My favorite analogy is that genealogy is like trying to do a jigsaw puzzle without being able to see the picture. Now, imagine that same puzzle without the picture and missing half the pieces. …

New Hampton Historical Society hosts program on African American soldiers in the American Revolution

NEW HAMPTON — The New Hampton Historical Society Presents "African American Soldiers and Sailors of New Hampshire During the American Revolution" taking place Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m., at the Gordon-Nash Library, at 69 Main St. in New Hampton …

Here’s How Two African American Women Pilots Made History Together At Delta Airlines

  Pictured left to right: Captain Stephanie Johnson and First Officer Dawn Cook Looks like Delta Airlines’ first Black female captain, Stephanie Johnson had more history to make. But this time, she didn’t do it alone. On February 26, Captain Johnson and …

African American Film Critics Association Partnership Helps Advance Plans for New Kansas City Cultural Institution

The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) has announced a $25,000 donation to the Black Film Hall of Fame, a Kansas City based museum and multicultural cultural center dedicated to preserving and celebrating Black cinema. “Supporting the Black …

Court battle ensues over a historic African American burial ground in Queens

On Birthday of Jersey City’s First African American Mayor, Calls for Statue, Street Naming

The call for action was clear Wednesday night inside the public library on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Create a free account and read two articles a month! Success! Your account was created and you’re signed in. Andy Milone is a staff reporter for the …

Whiskey brand tied to Jack Daniel's faces a second Chapter 7

Few stories have taken as many turns as the saga of Nathan "Nearest" Green. Green, the first known African-American master distiller, was part of the process of creating the recipe for Jack Daniel's. That was something that could not be …

Maryland leaders vow to continue to protect voting rights ahead of elections

WASHINGTON — Maryland lawmakers, activists and other leaders championed voting rights protections and voter mobilization efforts this week at one of the largest public policy conferences focused on issues affecting Black Americans.  “Voting rights, we know …

African American Museum of Iowa to Honor Statewide Leaders at Annual Event

AAMI 2026 History Makers Renee Hardman, Lillie Miller, Orville and Billie Townsend, Hannah Stuelke, and Daniel Umemezie CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (September 17, 2026) — The African American Museum of Iowa will host its annual History Makers event on Thursday, …

Economic issues at forefront for Black Americans ahead of midterms

The 'Modern-Day Lynching' Hoax... And The Elephant In The Room

Authored by Larry Elder via The Epoch Times, Nearly 60 Democratic members of Congress signed a letter to sound an alarm: Black Americans are being found hanging, including some from trees, in a wave of possible "modern-day lynchings." Their …

The 'Modern-Day Lynching' Hoax -- and the Elephant in the Room

        Nearly 60 Democratic members of Congress signed a letter to sound an alarm: Black Americans are being found hanging, including some from trees, in a wave of possible "modern-day lynchings."         Their letter to the Justice Department …

African-American Blacksmiths Forge a Lineage of Sankofa

Feature Blacksmiths in the South have long embedded West African symbolism into gates, rails, and window bars, proof that the craft evolved with every hand that held the hammer. September 17, 2026 — 8 min read Blacksmith Gilbert Walker, sometimes known as …

African American Leadership Conference to focus on careers, business growth and community impact

OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Residents, entrepreneurs and civic leaders from Omaha and across the country will gather Oct. 1-2 at CHI Health Center Omaha for the Empowerment Network’s 20th anniversary African …

African American Museum of Iowa to host 2026 History Makers Celebration

The African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) announced plans for the return of their annual History Makers Celebration event on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center. The event will honor six individuals that were nominated by their peers …

How world-class vocalist Marian Anderson became a reluctant civil rights symbol

Born into an African American family with a grim history of enslavement, Marian Anderson was determined from an early age to master the art of singing for the concert hall. A contralto of great range and warmth, Anderson’s abundant gifts as a performer of …

Community Notes Sunday, Sept. 20

NEW Options after high school The Nelson County Public Library will have a panel of speakers from several organizations to learn about options offered after leaving high school from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 22. Register at ncplky.org. Preventative …

The ‘Modern-Day Lynching’ Hoax—and the Elephant in the Room 

Nearly 60 Democrat members of Congress signed a letter to sound an alarm: Black Americans are being found hanging, including some from trees, in a wave of possible “modern-day lynchings.”  Their letter to the Justice Department and the FBI stated, “The …

Champaign County African American Heritage trail to be honored by Landmarks Illinois

A project highlighting Black history in Champaign County has received a statewide honor. The Champaign County African American Heritage Trail has won the 2026 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Award for Stewardship. Heritage …

San Diego Realtor Andrew Bloom Highlights How Buyer Selectivity Is Reshaping the Local Housing Market

San Diego Realtor Andrew Bloom says strategy, community and lifestyle are increasingly determining which homes create competition and which get overlooked. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- San Diego County …

Final Book in the Spiritually Inspired Trilogy Explores Shamanism and Plant Medicine, Including the Risks

Dreaming with the Plants gathers 16 practitioners, healers, and researchers for an honest look at sacred plant medicine TORONTO, ON, CANADA, September 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 'Dreaming with the Plants – Shamanism & Sacred Plant Medicine,…

Luxury Vacations Consulting Explains how Travelers Are Adapting to Low Water on European River Cruises

BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Luxury Vacations Consulting LLC is pleased to announce it has released practical guidance for travelers assessing European river cruises while low water continues to affect …

How 30,000 archaeological treasures were saved from imminent destruction during Syria’s civil war

New research reveals how Syrian archaeologists defied the perils of civil war to save the invaluable collections of one of Syria’s most treasured museums. SHARJAH, EMIRATE OF SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, September 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ …

Noel Deyzel Visits Johnny Gabriel in Hospital and Encourages Community Support

Following Gabriel’s cancer-related hospitalization before TheFitExpo, Deyzel and his team visited him and shared his fundraising campaign. PROSPER, TX, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bodybuilder and digital creator Noel …

Summerville's Best Dog Trainer Now Recognized in Charleston's Choice 2026

Canine Revolution Dog Training, Summerville's 2026 Best Dog Trainer, is now recognized in The Post and Courier's Charleston's Choice 2026 Dog Training category. SUMMERVILLE, SC, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

NYC Clairvoyant Psychic Marks 50,000 Readings Milestone

The Psychic Queen, a clairvoyant psychic based in New York City, draws on more than 25 years of full-time practice to guide clients nationwide through love, car NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

Doha Fashion Show Comes to London Fashion Week

American Owners of Doha Fashion Show Brings Two Middle Eastern Couture Designers for Intercultural Collaboration LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Doha Fashion Show Brings Two Middle Eastern Designers to London …

Memorial Surf Contest Returns to El Porto With Free Entry and Noon Paddle-Out

Press Release Subtitle/Summary (Maximum 160 characters) Optional but recommended. If used, make sure it's descriptive and builds on the headline. MANHATTAN BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Free Surf …

Karnataka Tourism Concludes Participation at Arabian Travel Market Dubai 2026

State delegation led by the Minister for Energy and Tourism engaged with travel trade professionals from the UAE and the wider GCC region. BENGALURU, KARNATAKA, INDIA, September 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Karnataka Tourism concluded its …

One Art Space Tribeca Opening of New Hunt Slonem Exhibition 'Through the Looking Glass'

The Celebrated Artist’s Rabbits, Butterflies, Color and Diamond Dust Center Stage at first NYC exhibition in recent years NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hunt Slonem’s unmistakable universe of rabbits, butterflies, …

Cannes Film Awards Filmmaker Jewell R. Powell Brings A Christmas Journey to Theaters and Churches This Holiday Season

Minister Jewell R. Powell reimagines A Christmas Carol as a story of healing and invites congregations nationwide to host the film in their own sanctuaries UPPER MARLBORO, MD, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award-winning writer …

'I Work Too Damn Hard to Be This Damn Broke' by Author Hollie Bell-Schinzing Simplifies Personal Money Management

ROCHESTER, NY, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Hollie Bell-Schinzing has released I Work Too Damn Hard to Be This Damn Broke: Learning How to Budget Your Money, a practical personal finance book created for people who want …

URBAN EDGE NETWORK AND RYZ SPORTS NETWORK EXPAND NATIONAL DISTRIBUTION OF HBCU AND NAIA SPORTS

Partnership combines Ryz FAST and CTV reach with UEN mobile, web and cast-to-TV access to expand viewing and monetization. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Urban Edge Network LLC (UEN) today announced a new …

COUNCILMEMBER CURREN PRICE AND HAPPY GROUP BRING LATINO CARNAVAL BACK FOR YEAR TWO

Free five-block Latino Heritage Month celebration will feature Ivy Queen, Snow Tha Product, Legado 7, Baby Bash, Lil Rob, DJ Quik and more LOS ANGELES , CA, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following an inaugural …

Ballinderry Park Launches Book-Online Corporate Retreat Venue in Galway

The private estate lets companies build and price a full team offsite online in minutes, with exclusive use of the estate, a chef and team building on site. GALWAY, GALWAY, IRELAND, September 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ballinderry Park, a …

Roland Hesmondhalgh Presents a Mythology-Rich Fantasy in 'Tracing Inferno: A Myrmecoleon Novel'

FAIRHOPE, AL, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Roland Hesmondhalgh has released Tracing Inferno: A Myrmecoleon Novel, a genre-blending fantasy adventure available to readers through Amazon. Set within an afterlife closely …

Former Catholic Monk Mark Robinson Introduces 'The Love Spectrum', A Thoughtful Guide to Love and Personal Growth

CAIRNS, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, September 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Australian author, teacher, artist, musician, and former Catholic monk Mark Robinson has released The Love Spectrum, a personal transformation book that explores how love can …

NOZLOO Introduces 33-Inch Reversible-Apron Fireclay Workstation Sink

Model NZ103W3320 is finished on both apron faces, fluted and smooth, so the front is chosen at installation rather than at the time of order. RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NOZLOO Kitchen & Bath LLC has …

H.E. Riza Poda, Ambassador Plenipotentiary of Albania to China, Awarded Global Fred Award for Public Service Excellence

VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, September 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the afternoon of 15 September 2026, the “Global Fred Award Ceremony & High-Level Forum on International Economy, Trade and Culture Cooperation” was grandly held at the Beijing …