By Kylie Spiro — Communications Coordinator for BAMSI June 19th, or Juneteenth, is a very important day in American history. This holiday is considered the “longest running African American holiday” and is celebrated annually to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. While Juneteenth has been celebrated in the U.S., particularly … More Why do we Celebrate Juneteenth?
By Kevin Robinson, guest blogger, in honor of Black History Month Several years ago, while visiting Washington, D.C., my traveling companion and I took an African-American Heritage bus tour of the city, including Frederick Douglass’ home, Ben’s Chili Bowl, the Lincoln Memorial, and the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Only two other … More Confronting Healthcare’s Legacy of Racism
By Kylie Spiro, Communications Coordinator, BAMSI Since 1976, the United States has designated February as Black History Month. The month-long commemoration celebrates the rich culture, triumphs, and adversities experienced within the Black community. February was chosen primarily because the second week of the month coincides with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, two … More The Story Behind Black History Month
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