June 22, 2026

Black History

African American News & Issues, Black History, Commentary, Community, NNPA, Politics

Shining A Spotlight On Resistance Among Young African Women

By: NNPA The #SudanWomenProtest, which began in 2019, targeted the leadership of Omar al Bashir (former Sudan head of state). Thousands of women united in...

By aframnews
August 19, 2021

Black History, Featured, News, Texas

Know Your History: Jules Bledsoe

It’s time to get to know legendary performer and Broadway pioneer Jules Bledsoe in this week’s Know Your History!...

By aframnews
August 16, 2021

Black History, Education, National, News, Sports

Know Your History: Andrew “Rube” Foster

While the eyes of the world are on athletes competing in Tokyo for the 2021 Olympics, and more of a spotlight being placed on mental...

By aframnews
July 31, 2021

Black History, Culture, Education, News, Texas

Know your history: African American folklorist J. Mason Brewer

When you think of “folklore,” an African American may not initially come to mind. We are about to change that. In this week’s “Know Your...

By aframnews
July 25, 2021

Arts, Black History, Culture, News, Texas

Know Your History: Etta Barnett

Meet groundbreaking actress and activist Etta Barnett this week in “Know Your History!” Etta Moten was born in Weimar, Texas, and is the only child...

By aframnews
July 21, 2021

Black History, Local, News, Texas

Freedmen’s Town becomes Houston’s first Heritage District

Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston City Council voted to pass the Heritage District ordinance and named Freedmen’s Town as Houston’s first heritage district. The announcement...

By aframnews
June 19, 2021

Black History, Local, National, News, Texas

Meet the father of Juneteenth

Hon. Albert Ely Edwards is the pioneer who fought and introduced the bill to make Juneteenth a state holiday. The former state representative, known as...

By aframnews
June 14, 2021

Black History, News, Texas

Know Your History: Doris “Dorie” Miller

This week in Know Your History, we celebrate the life and accomplishments of Doris “Dorie” Miller. Doris "Dorie" Miller was a United States Navy cook...