Black History Month media

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  Abolition newspaper revived for nation grappling with racism

  Associated Press - By PHILIP MARCELO

  BOSTON (AP) — America’s first newspaper dedicated to ending slavery is being resurrected and reimagined more than two centuries later as the nation continues to grapple with its legacy of racism. The revived version of The Emancipator is a joint effort by Boston University’s Center for Antiracist …

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  Howard gets $2M grant to digitize Black newspaper archive

  Associated Press - By TALI ARBEL

  Howard University has received a $2 million donation to digitize a major collection of Black newspaper archives in hopes of making it more broadly available to researchers and the public. The Black Press Archives, dating to the 1970s, contains over 2,000 newspaper titles from the U.S. and countries …

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  Knight Foundation announces investment in publishers of color to foster their digital transformation, sustainability

  knightfoundation.org - Knight Foundation

  With Knight’s commitment of over $4 million, legacy publishers and startup networks will become more financially sustainable to better serve …

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  The Philadelphia Inquirer has grappled with a racist past for decades. Can it move on?

  inquirer.com - Wesley Lowery

  The summer of 2020 forced a reckoning for the country, Philadelphia, and its newspaper. But after perpetuating inequality for generations, can The …

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  Black History Month: How trailblazing journalist Gwen Ifill inspired the next generation

  USA TODAY - Hannah Yasharoff

  For Black History Month, we're sharing stories of overlooked entertainment trailblazers: those who made great strides and historic contributions to film, TV, music, literature and more. Representation in media is vital: It amplifies voices from diverse walks of life and serves as a beacon for others …

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  Here's the story behind Black History Month — and why it's celebrated in February

  NPR - Jonathan Franklin

  Every February, the U.S. honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs and adversities that are an indelible part of our country's history. This year's theme, Black Health and …