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“WE WORK AGAIN:” African Americans and the Federal Work Programs during the Great Depression

by Ligon, posted in Great Migration, Labor, New Deal Era

Today’s blog was written by Kevin L. Bradley, Archives Technician in the Motion Picture, Sound, and Video Division at the National Archives in College Park, Maryland   The economic hardship of the Great Depression affected everybody, but it was especially harsh for African Americans who were already suffering from unfair employment, housing, and educational practices. … Continue reading “WE WORK AGAIN:” African Americans and the Federal Work Programs during the Great Depression

Juneteenth: The Celebration of a New Freedom in America

by ncurrie, posted in American Civil War, Emancipation & Reconstruction, Military, Slavery and the Slave Trade

Today’s post was written by Billy R. Glasco, Jr., archivist at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum. To understand Juneteenth’s significance, one must understand how geography, military occupation, timing, and the resilience of a proud people solidified June 19, 1865 as the date that symbolizes freedom for African Americans. The National Archives is the … Continue reading Juneteenth: The Celebration of a New Freedom in America

2021 Black History Basic Training, Week 4

by ncurrie, posted in Black Power, Black Women, Civil Rights, Schools and Education

We are now at the close of Black History Month 2021! This year, the Say it Loud! Employee Affinity Group is hosting a Black History Basic Training (inspired by GirlTrek campaigns from the past year), where we highlight individuals, organizations and events that made significant contributions to the African American experience. This week, we celebrated Soul City, … Continue reading 2021 Black History Basic Training, Week 4

The Honorable Agitator

by ncurrie, posted in Black Women, Civil Rights, World War I Era

Today’s post was written by Daniella Furman, archivist at the National Archives in College Park, MD Ida Bell Wells-Barnett was born into slavery on July 16, 1862, and freed by the Emancipation Proclamation. She held a career as an educator and later a journalist chronicling the African American experience in the early 1800’s. Her work … Continue reading The Honorable Agitator

Remembering Those Who Served: A Tribute to Veterans

by Ligon, posted in Military, Tribute/News, World War I Era, World War II Era

“Honoring the sacrifices many have made for our country in the name of freedom and democracy is the very foundation of Veterans Day.” ~ Congressman Charles B. Rangel In honor of Veterans Day, the Rediscovering Black History blog would like to commend those African Americans who served in the Armed Forces. The National Archives holds … Continue reading Remembering Those Who Served: A Tribute to Veterans

I too, am Rosie

by Ligon, posted in Black Women, Military

Today’s blog is written by Dr. Tina L. Ligon, Archivist at the National Archives in College Park, Maryland Black women have a long history of work in the United States. They have toiled in hot fields, cared for other people’s children, cleaned homes, worked in factories, taught in poorly funded schools, and held numerous professional … Continue reading I too, am Rosie

105th Anniversary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

by Ligon, posted in Civil Rights

 Today’s blog is written by Alexis Hill, Assistant Registrar in the Exhibits Division at the National Archives in College Park, Maryland. February 12, 2014 marked the 105th anniversary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Founded in 1909, by a diverse group of people, which included educator W. E. B. Du … Continue reading 105th Anniversary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

Celebrating the Faithful Colored Mammies of the South

by Ligon, posted in Post-Reconstruction, Tribute/News

Today’s blog post was written by Dr. Lopez D. Matthews, Archives Technician in the Holdings Maintenance Staff at the National Archives at College Park, Maryland The idea for a monument to the “Faithful Mammies of the South” began with Senator Robert Love Taylor of Tennessee in 1907. When first proposed the monument did not receive much support … Continue reading Celebrating the Faithful Colored Mammies of the South

Tribute to Faith Ringgold

by Ligon, posted in Arts, Black Women, Tribute/News

“I don’t think you can create art out of anger; it has to come out of some form of understanding. You have to feel good about who you are and that you could do something to change things.” ~ Faith Ringgold On April 12, 2024, Faith Ringgold passed away at the age of 93 in … Continue reading Tribute to Faith Ringgold

The FBI’s Brief Investigation on Audre Lorde

by ncurrie, posted in Black Power, Black Women

Today’s post was written by Christina Violeta Jones, Archivist with the Special Access and FOIA Program at the National Archives at College Park, MD “For those of us who write, it is necessary to scrutinize not only the truth of what we speak, but the truth of that language, by which we speak it.” -Audre … Continue reading The FBI’s Brief Investigation on Audre Lorde