African American

• Racialized groups make up majority of U.S. youths for first time in history, data shows

  At the same time, the number of non-Hispanic whites in the U.S. has gotten smaller in the past decade as deaths surpassed births in this aging demographic, according to the Census Bureau population estimates.

  World

  Jun 25, 2020
  
• New Provincial Heritage Property recognizes African-American settlement in Sask.

  The Shiloh Baptist Church near Maidstone has been added to Saskatchewan’s Provincial Heritage Property registry.

  Canada

  Sep 13, 2018
  
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• Laura Ingalls Wilder’s name stripped from literary award over racism concerns

  Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the 'Little House on the Prairie' books, was removed from the award over her portrayal of black and Indigenous Americans.

  Entertainment

  Jun 25, 2018
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• Afro Prairie Film Festival aims to open doors for black film makers

  A unique film festival for Winnipeg will start showcasing black-centric films Friday night.

  Entertainment

  Feb 23, 2018
• Harvard student submits rap album as English thesis, gets an A-minus

  Obasi Shaw describes his album as a moody take on what it means to be black in America.

  Entertainment

  May 18, 2017
• Obama signs bill striking offensive terms from US laws

  President Barack Obama signed a bill striking the several terms, including "Negro" and "Oriental" on Friday, the White House said.

  World

  May 23, 2016
• Ottawa artist pays tribute to Florida Highwaymen at Griffintown gallery

  A new exhibit at a Griffintown art gallery showcases the underappreciated talent of 26 black artists in Florida, who could have been forgotten without the efforts of an Ottawa man.

  Canada

  May 5, 2016