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Published on Mar 15, 2026

New Orleans author's archival approach reveals complex personal stories from rural Louisiana

New Orleans native Rashauna Johnson, author of "Slavery’s Metropolis: Unfree Labor in New Orleans during the Age of Revolutions" uses an archival style to piece together a complex history in her new book, "Sweet Home Feliciana." Johnson …

Source: The Advocate - Louisiana - Neutral
Published on 08:01 GMT

Who Is Autumn Durald Arkapaw? Oscar Winner's Filipino Ethnicity, Family Roots, and Barrier-Breaking Story

Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history at the 98th Academy Awards. The American cinematographer became the first woman ever to win the award for Best Cinematography for Sinners in the Oscars' nearly 100-year history — and the first Filipina and woman of …

Source: International Business Times - United Kingdom - Neutral
Published on Mar 11, 2026

MMSD students will compete in 2026 African American History Academic Challenge Thursday

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), in partnership with 100 Black Men of Madison, Inc., will host the 2026 African American History Academic Challenge (AAHAC), a competition created to promote deeper learning and appreciation of African …

Source: Madison365 - Wisconsin - Pending
Published on Mar 11, 2026

River Road African American Museum reopens doors following 2 years of renovations

DONALDSONVILLE, La. (WAFB) - The River Road African American Museum has been quiet for two years—shut down after storms caused serious damage. This weekend, it comes back to life, reopening its doors to the public. The timing is fitting: the museum is …

Source: WAFB 9 - Louisiana - Neutral
Published on Mar 15, 2026

2026 Spring events preview

In New Orleans, the rites of spring include some of our most popular festivals, like the Jazz & Heritage Festival and French Quarter Festival. But There’s plenty of new events this year, from new music festivals to the Hondo Rodeo in Caesars Superdome …

Source: Gambit - Louisiana - Neutral
Published on Mar 12, 2026

Go on a 'Sinners' road trip and visit the Oscar nominated film's locations in Louisiana

Director Ryan Coogler's bluesy vampire film "Sinners" is nominated for a record-breaking 16 Academy Awards. The story, which features Michael B. Jordan as identical twins Smoke and Stack, centers on one mythical October day in 1930s …

Source: The Advocate - Louisiana - Neutral
Published on Mar 15, 2026

Civil War Union Army marker dedication set at Pleasant Hill

Civil War Union Army marker at the Battle of Pleasant Hill Park. PLEASANT HILL, La. -- The Battle of Pleasant Hill on April 9, 1864 was a significant event in Louisiana history, being the largest and one of the last engagements of the Civil War fought in …

Source: KTBS 3 - Louisiana - Neutral
Published on Mar 11, 2026

Documentary explores Louisiana slave sale that saved Georgetown University

"The Georgetown 272: The Journey" tells the story of 272 enslaved people sold in New Orleans in 1838 and why it still matters to about 4,000 descendants. A new documentary revisits the story of 272 enslaved people sold in New Orleans in 1838 by …

Source: WWL - Louisiana - Pending
Published on Mar 14, 2026

In ‘Sinners,’ two theologians find insights into trauma and redemption

The suspense thriller Sinners, written and directed by Ryan Coogler, is up for 16 Academy Award nominations, the most any single film has ever garnered. The film, rooted in authentic Black American history, weaves in elements of horror, fantasy, magical …

Source: USCatholic - Center-left
Published on Mar 13, 2026

Ray Stevenson discusses racial segregation at SUSLA

March 12, 2026, 9:19 a.m. CT Ray Stevenson spoke to students at Southern University at Shreveport for a Black History Month event. Stevenson shared items from his collection of African American history, including segregation-era signs. He emphasized the …

Source: Shreveport Times - Louisiana - Pending
Published on Mar 14, 2026

I Asked ChatGPT to Name the 5 Best U.S. Cities for Travel – Here’s What It Picked

Millions of travelers turn to AI every year for trip ideas, itinerary help, and city recommendations. So I did something simple: I opened ChatGPT and asked it to name the five best U.S. cities for travel. The results were not exactly surprising, but the …

Source: Travelbinger - Indeterminate
Published on Mar 2, 2026

Carr’s FCC Hands Historic Regulatory Victory to African-American TV Station Owner

💡 ■ FCC Merger Approval a Breeze for Charter-Cox ■ How Far Can Carr Go to Keep NFL on Free TV? ■ Free State’s Long Calls for New Cable Rules if 39% Cap Goes ■ Malone Seeks FCC Approval to Take Control of GCI Liberty ■ House Expected to Pass Bill on …

Source: Broadband Breakfast - Neutral
Published on Mar 6, 2026

Black Heritage Festival of Louisiana Returns to Lake Charles

(KJMH-FM) - The Black Heritage Festival of Louisiana is coming back to Lake Charles and will take place later this month. We've got everything you need to know before the festival gets here! The four-day festival will run from March 12 through March 15 …

Source: 96.5 KVKI - Lousiana - Pending
Published on Mar 12, 2026

RJHS students take field trip to music museum

Members of the Rayville Junior High School Library Club took a field trip Feb. 13 to the Delta Music Museum Hall of Fame and the Arcade Theatre in Ferriday. The purpose of the trip was to research and learn more about African American music in the Delta …

Source: The Richland Beacon News - Louisiana - Pending
Published on Mar 13, 2026

'Pets' movie, a Celtic concert, plant sales and more events around Baton Rouge this week

The following is a calendar of community events in the Baton Rouge area from Friday through Thursday, March 19. FRIDAY "THE LIBRARIANS": 6 p.m., Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St. Presented by 10,000 Women Louisiana and including reception, …

Source: The Advocate - Louisiana - Neutral
Published on Mar 14, 2026

Documentary Examines The Sale Of 272 Enslaved People To Save Georgetown University

A new documentary explores the 272 enslaved people who were sold to save Georgetown University from financial ruin. A new documentary revisits the story of 272 enslaved people who were sold in New Orleans in 1838 by Jesuit priests in an effort to rescue …

Source: Black Enterprise - Pending
Published on Feb 23, 2026

The Power of Positive Humor in Strong African American Families

Download Print-Friendly Version This article is part of a four‑part series that draws from insights in our forthcoming book, Exemplary, Strong Black Marriages & Families (Routledge, in press). For decades, African American leaders and scholars have …

Source: Public Square Magazine - Indeterminate
Published on Mar 14, 2026

Newswire : On 61st Anniversary of Bloody Sunday, worries about the future of voting rights and calls to action

People crossing the Edmund Pettus bridge on Sunday and Spiver Gordon, Greene County civil rights veteran and foot soldier next to Congresswoman Sewell on bridge By Kim Chandler, Associated Press and other sources SELMA, Ala. (AP) — Sixty-one years after …

Source: Greene County Democrat - Alabama - Pending
Published on Feb 23, 2026

Percy ‘Cutt’ Brown, first African-American Lake Charles parks and recreation director, dies at 83

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Percy “Cutt” Brown, a lifelong native of Southwest Louisiana and the first African American director of recreation and parks for the city of Lake Charles, died Jan. 3. He was 83. Brown was born in 1942 into a family of five. He …

Source: KPLC - Louisiana - Neutral

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Published on March 16, 2026 - 09:27 GMT

Dr. Adrian Dove has officially endorsed Bishop Leroy Guillory's candidacy for Mayor of Compton

Bishop Leroy Guillory candidate for Mayor of Compton receives the endorsement of Civil Rights Icon Dr. Adrian Dove, who dedicated his life to equality for all COMPTON, CA, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "I am pleased to share …

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Published on March 16, 2026 - 09:00 GMT

Castoff Press Announces the Upcoming Publication of Carbon City, 1925 by James Alan Gill

“An intense, Prohibition-era historical thriller rich with authenticity.” — Booklife MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Castoff Press announces the forthcoming publication of Carbon City, 1925, a new novel by …

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Published on March 15, 2026 - 22:09 GMT

New York Art Life Announces Interview: NYBG Researcher and Former Humanities Institute Director Dr. Lucas Mertehikian

How the visionary scholar bridges botanical history, Latin American literature, and visual arts to redefine our relationship with the natural world. CHELSEA, MANHATTAN, NY, UNITED STATES, March 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New York Art Life, the …

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 13:15 GMT

ADIFF Women’s History Month Film Series Highlights Black Women’s Stories, African-American Stories and Conversations

The African Diaspora International Film Festival is happy to announce its 2026 Women’s History Month Film Series, a three-day program celebrating women’s voices NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The African …

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Published on March 4, 2026 - 19:09 GMT

SISTERS NETWORK® INC. TO HOST 16TH ANNUAL STOP THE SILENCE NATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN BREAST CANCER 5K WALK/RUN

SISTERS NETWORK® INC. TO HOST 16TH ANNUAL STOP THE SILENCE NATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN BREAST CANCER 5K WALK/RUN Over 3,000 participants expected to attend HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sisters Network® Inc. (SNI), the …

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Published on March 4, 2026 - 14:56 GMT

AACUC Inducts Five Leaders into 2026 African American Credit Union Hall of Fame

SNELLVILLE, GA, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) inducted five distinguished industry leaders into its 2026 African American Credit Union Hall of Fame during a ceremony held at …

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Published on February 28, 2026 - 23:36 GMT

Historic African American Cemetery of Enslaved Catoctin Furnace Workers Becomes Part of Cunningham Falls State Park

February 28, 2026 Gathered at historic Harriet Chapel in Thurmont, Maryland DNR Sec Josh Kurtz (center), Maryland Park Service Director Angela Crenshaw (center right), and Catoctin Furnace Historical Society President Elizabeth Comer (center-left) pose …

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Published on February 20, 2026 - 15:51 GMT

NBCI, NCTSP and ACHDC Endorse the Nat'l Medical Association Vaccine Statement as Guidance for All African Americans

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities comprising 27.7 million, endorses the recent statements from …

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Published on March 16, 2026 - 09:55 GMT

Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka is the Parade Grand Marshal for the 2026 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 59th annual Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival (NCCBF) is coming back on the weekends of April 11-12 and April 18-19, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. We are honored to be one …

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Published on March 16, 2026 - 09:46 GMT

As States Crack Down on Fraudulent Service Animal Documentation, A Washington, DC Nonprofit Marks a Decade of Compliance

TheraPetic® Healthcare Provider Group, founded by Dr. Patrick Fisher, PhD, NCC, LPC, reports it has served more than 50,000 families across the U.S. since 2016. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As state …

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Published on March 16, 2026 - 09:37 GMT

Cambridge Online Tutors Highlights Growing Role of Online Tutoring in UK Science Education

CAMBRIDGESHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Online tutoring has become an established component of academic life for students across the United Kingdom. With national curricula spanning Key Stages 1 through 5, students at every …

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Published on March 16, 2026 - 09:28 GMT

China Top-Notch OEM Solutions Provider MoreFit: Defining the High Quality Standards for Abdominal Massage Belts

FUAN, FUJIAN, CHINA, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global pursuit of holistic wellness has never been more prominent, fueling a significant transformation in the consumer electronics market. Driven by increasing health awareness, …

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Published on March 16, 2026 - 09:00 GMT

Fridge.com Kitchen Space Report: AHAM Refrigerator Size Formula Helps Households Avoid Buying Too Big or Too Small

Fridge.com applies AHAM capacity formula — 12 cubic feet for the first two people, plus 4 per additional person — in free size and kitchen space tools. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fridge.com has published a …

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Published on March 16, 2026 - 08:25 GMT

Actxa to Sponsor a Location Tag for Every Core Smart Ring Sold to Support REACT CareTag Programme

SINGAPORE, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Preventive health brand, Actxa Pte Ltd (“Actxa”), has announced its support for a community initiative aimed at providing 500 location tags to persons with special needs and dementia, helping …

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Published on March 16, 2026 - 08:24 GMT

Activate pilots REACT CareTag Programme to Distribute 500 Location Tags for Persons with Special Needs and Dementia

SINGAPORE, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Activate Interactive Pte Ltd (“Activate”) announced the launch of the REACT CareTag Programme, a pilot community initiative under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) platform, REACT (“REspond …

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Published on March 16, 2026 - 08:22 GMT

Apple@50 Celebration Reveals "I Never Sold My 10% in Apple” Historical Bombshell From Apple Co-Founder Ronald G. Wayne

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "I Never Sold My 10% in Apple,” said Ronald G. Wayne in a shocking interview by CBS News Correspondent David Pogue at the Apple@50 Celebration. "He's worth $ …

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Published on March 16, 2026 - 08:13 GMT

Why Global Food Manufacturers Are Choosing Chenpin's Automatic Tortilla Production Line

SHANGHAI, SHANGHAI, CHINA, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tortilla consumption has grown far beyond its Mexican roots. Today, tortillas appear on menus and supermarket shelves across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast …

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Published on March 16, 2026 - 07:53 GMT

Eros Innovation and Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya Sign Strategic MoU to Advance AI-Integrated Preventive Wellness

Eros Innovation and Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya Sign Strategic MoU to Advance AI-Integrated Preventive Wellness and Consciousness Research HARIDWAR, UTTARAKHAND, INDIA, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eros Innovation has signed a …

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Published on March 16, 2026 - 07:01 GMT

Debsie.com Is Now Open for Students, Teachers, Educators, and Schools to Learn, Teach, and Build Courses

Debsie is designed to make learning more fun and social for students while giving teachers and schools a simpler way to create, manage and grow digital courses. CA, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Debsie, a new and evolving online …

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Published on March 16, 2026 - 06:54 GMT

Tickets on Sale Now for DigiFest® Temecula 2026 Celebrating 10 Years of Digital Evolution

TEMECULA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tickets are officially on sale for DigiFest® Temecula 2026, a three-day celebration of digital media, creativity, and innovation taking place April 24, 25, 26, 2026, at JDS Studio in …

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Published on March 16, 2026 - 06:32 GMT

From Foresight to Zeitgeist: Roger Spitz’s Prophetic 'Metaruptions' Define 2026 as the Era of Systemic Change

Disruptive Futures Institute Affirms Metaruptions Concept as Word of the Year, Demonstrating Prescient Framework that Predicted the Collapse of Isolated Trends SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Over five years in …

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Published on March 16, 2026 - 06:28 GMT

Japan's Toyooka City Welcomes Food Diversity With New Meal Options

TOYOOKA, HYOGO, JAPAN, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Multiple accommodations in Toyooka City, a growing tourism destination in Japan's Hyogo Prefecture, have recently taken initiatives to provide meals for visitors with special diets including …

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Published on March 16, 2026 - 06:28 GMT

Australian Author J.A. Hoskins Releases New Novel: John Reaches #1 in Multiple Amazon Categories

Set in Australia’s wine country, Hoskins' novel John follows a woman rebuilding her life after tragedy, and an unexpected friendship that helps her move forward SUNSHINE COAST, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Queensland- …

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Published on March 16, 2026 - 06:23 GMT

DWP Congress 2026 Partners with Macao to Redefine the Future of Luxury Destination Celebrations

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress, the world’s most influential B2B platform dedicated to destination weddings, organised by QnA International, will place a powerful …

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Published on March 16, 2026 - 06:23 GMT

مؤتمر DWP 2026 يعقد شراكة استراتيجية مع ماكاو لإعادة رسم مستقبل احتفالات الوجهات الفاخرة

DUBAI , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- يسلّط مؤتمر منظمي حفلات الزفاف في الوجهات السياحية The Destination Wedding Planners Congress (DWP Congress)، المنصة العالمية الرائدة في قطاع الأعمال (B2B) والمتخصصة في حفلات الزفاف ف …

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Published on March 16, 2026 - 06:23 GMT

Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives strengthens reef conservation through coral restoration initiative

MALDIVES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The vibrant coral reefs surrounding Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives play a vital role in sustaining the island’s rich marine biodiversity. Recognising the growing threats faced by coral ecosystems …

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Published on March 16, 2026 - 06:23 GMT

Palm Beach Luxury Chauffeur Service Highlights Transportation Demand Ahead of Boat Show Season

Travel disruptions and rideshare cancellations highlight the growing demand for professional chauffeur service during major South Florida events PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As thousands of visitors prepare …

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Published on March 16, 2026 - 06:18 GMT

AwareNow and Kinomap Launch Global Virtual 5K for Multiple Sclerosis During National MS Awareness Month

Genentech is the Official Sponsor of the Because I Can Virtual 5K. $5 from every registration will be donated to the National MS Society. OWOSSO, MI, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AwareNow Media today announced that …

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