Category Archives: Black History
Fifty Years Later: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Beloved Community
Today, we commemorate the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s death: his assassination by James Earl Ray in Memphis, Tennessee, where King was preparing to march on behalf of sanitation workers on strike. In marking this tragic anniversary, … Continue reading
Happy Birthday Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass was born into slavery on a plantation in Talbot County, Maryland, around 1818; the exact date of his birth was unknown to him, but he chose to celebrate it on February 14. In honor of his 200th birthday, … Continue reading
Freedom Papers: Black Assertions from the Archives
What does it mean to be free? In its final weeks, be certain to drop by M-Level to view Freedom Papers: Black Assertions from the Archives. Telling five compelling stories, the exhibit gives voice to Black people, who through their … Continue reading