'Slavery by Another Name' reveals hidden history
American history often gets passed on in a too-simple narrative, especially in pop culture. It's presented as black and white there were good guys and bad guys. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:04:41 -0800

Celebrating Black Women in American Culture and History
Last week, President Obama signed a proclamation, declaring February National African American History Month . This year's theme, "Black Women in American Culture and History," specifically recognizes the numerous, unique contributions that African-American women have made to the advancement of the Nation. Today, the White House released a video message from the First Lady in honor of African ... Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:10:06 -0800

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- The Illinois State Military Museum has expanded its exhibit on the history of African American soldiers in the Illinois National Guard. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:44:06 -0800

Black History Month timeline, view historic events and add your own
We’ve started a timeline featuring African Americans and events that have been significant in American history. But if the timeline seems lightly populated, that’s on purpose. We left a lot of room for you to contribute. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:20:29 -0800

Experts highlight local African-American history landmarks
Locals say the Iowa City area has African-American history to be proud of, but local minorities still face some discrimination. On Thursday, the Senior Center hosted the Outside In program, part of a traveling exhibit funded by Humanities Iowa in celebration of Black History Month. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:16:32 -0800

Harley-Davidson Commemorates Black History Month
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In commemoration of Black History Month, spotlight exhibits that explore the evolution of African American motorcycle culture will debut Feb. 10 at the Harley-Davidson ... Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:00:00 -0800

American yachting history featured in illustrated lecture, Feb. 16
NEW BEDFORD — Author and historian John Rousmaniere will present "The Golden Pastime," an illustrated history of American yachting on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:24:47 -0800

Dylan’s jacket, worn at a watershed event in music history, added to American History museum exhibit.
The debate over Bob Dylan’s 1965 Newport Folk Festival set — yes, that appearance, the one with an electric guitar that was considered a watershed in music history — will probably be rekindled this spring at the National Museum of American History. Read full article >> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:45:14 -0800

A GOOD READ: North American black history is offered in detail in books
Black History Month (or African-American History Month) is a good time to read about the history of the civil rights movement. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:51:14 -0800

African-American history retold
Eva M. Doyle has long been keeping an eye on the rich and vibrant African-American history of Western New York—and the world. For 33 years, she has written a weekly column about the subject, never once missing a week. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:45:51 -0800