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Shaboozey Responds to Backlash Over Grammys Speech With Clarifying Statement
Following the Grammys, Shaboozey faced online criticism after comments from his acceptance speech sparked debate about…
Mathematician and GPS Pioneer Dr. Gladys West Dies at 95
Dr. Gladys West, the pioneering mathematician whose work laid the foundation for the global positioning system,…
Civil Rights Pioneer Claudette Colvin Dies at 86
Claudette Colvin, the civil rights pioneer who refused to give up her seat on a segregated…
How Black History Month Came to be
February marks the annual observance of Black History Month, a federally recognized, nationwide celebration that honors…
The Source Black History Month Digital Cover: Hip-Hop is Black History
Every year, February is marked as Black History Month as the nation remembers the efforts of…
First Grade Teacher Dresses as Prominent Figures in Black History to Bring Awareness to Students
In an effort to bring awareness to students about Black history, LaToya McGriff, a first-grade teacher at…
On This Juneteenth, We Deserve a Real Update on the Harriet Tubman $20 Bill Redesign
Every year on June 19, the world takes a second to remember the legal abolition of…
Nas to Perform ‘Illmatic’ With Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Nas’s Illmatic is still the holy grail of Hip-Hop albums 25 years after its initial release.…
Spotify Taps Pharrell Williams to Curate ‘Black History is Happening Now’
Legendary artist Pharrell is collaborating with Spotify to highlight the continuous contributions to American history be…