The Morgantown History Museum is hosting an exhibition in honor of Black History Month — and beyond. The exhibition, which celebrated its official opening with a reception on Friday, features […]
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Black History Month
A shared American story by F. Willis Johnson Amid the backdrop of an imminent presidential election, geopolitical discord and tensions within our democratic republic, I take a moment to reflect […]
Black history is American history
Even before concerted efforts to stifle education and conversations around slavery and racism, we were often presented with a limited picture of Black history: The long, vast, varied history of […]
Prominent people of color come from Preston County
KINGWOOD — Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Since 1976, every U.S. president […]
Black History Month is a century-old relic — one we still desperately need
by Ellis Cose During the first term of Barack Obama’s presidency, my then 8-year-old daughter asked a simple question. “Why do Black people have a special month?” I responded with […]
Teach Black history — don’t ban it
by Tracey L. Rogers When Republican President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, he called on Americans to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments […]
Black history is made every day
Black History Month the perfect time to spotlight contributions Someone recently told a member of the Editorial Board that Black History Month is not just about the past — it’s […]
Is America a racist country? We shouldn’t have to ask
Is America a racist country? As some of you will recall, Sen. Tim Scott answered that question in a speech last year with an emphatic no. He was promptly echoed […]
How conservatives can deliver on MLK’s goals
by Demetrius Minor Since Americans across the political spectrum are inspired by the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., it’s not surprising when politicians invoke a catchy phrase used […]
Black History Month: Don’t ban history — teach it
by Tracey L. Rogers When President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, he urged all Americans to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of […]
