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What is Black History Month, and why is it important?

February is Black History Month, a time the country highlights and celebrates the accomplishments of Black Americans. And the fact that Black history is part of America's history is important for all Americans to know, learn about, and understand.

Feb 4

Here and Now 10/12/25: Importance of mental health among Black men

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Here and Now 10/5/25: The little known stories of African Americans

Oct 5, 2025

2025 African American Day Parade in Harlem

Sep 22, 2025

Here and Now 9/14/25: Navigating health care changes in NYC

Sep 14, 2025

Here and Now 7/20/25: Black Health Matters Summit and Expo

Jul 20, 2025

Here and Now 7/13/25: Podcast probes impact of CA wildfire on Altadena

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Amsterdam News, icon of Black-owned publishing, presses forward with a page from its past

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Marvel Studios' 'Ironheart' exemplifies sisterhood, STEM, self-discovery in new Disney+ series

"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" fan favorite Dominique Thorne opens up about how her "Ironheart" character's tenacity in building her own legacy has shaped her from the inside out.

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Diving into history: National Geographic Explorer unearths slave ship stories in 'Into The Depths'

Tara Roberts - a diver, storyteller, and NatGeo Explorer - is working to bring these long-lost stories back to the surface.

Jun 17, 2025

Here and Now 5/25/25: Impacts of the Trump administration's DEI rollbacks on Black American history

President Donald Trump's executive orders targeting diversity, equity and inclusion in the private and public sectors are having a profound effect on American life and culture.

May 25, 2025

Newly renovated field dedicated to baseball hero Larry Doby at former NJ high school

The newly renovated Larry Doby field in Paterson is named in honor of Doby who was the first African American to play in the American League.

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In the wake of wildfire, Altadena's Black residents search the past for a path forward

African Americans have found refuge and community in Altadena for more than a century, flourishing despite housing discrimination laws and other forms of racism.

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