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By Maiysha Kai Twenty years after its inception and six months past its initial launch date, the International African American Museum (IAAM) will at last open this June in Charleston, S.C. According to a press release, the museum will officially open its doors to the public on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. “We’re excited to open IAAM’s doors and showcase the incredible...

The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Jan. 20, 2020, marks the 25th anniversary of the day of service that celebrates the Civil Rights leader’s life and legacy. Observed each year on the third Monday in January as “a day on, not a day off,” MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service...

PITTSBURGH—Pitt Football will honor the 50th anniversary of its 1976 National Championship team throughout the 2026 season, highlighted by a major in-game celebration when the Panthers host North Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 10. The season-long celebration will pay tribute to one of the most iconic teams in program history with special fan experiences, commemorative giveaways, exclusive merchandise, historical storytelling and...

PITTSBURGH–The Atlantic Coast Conference and ESPN announced kickoff times and television designations for a portion of the 2026 football schedule on Wednesday, including Pitt’s first five weeks of the season. The Panthers will open the season against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday, Sept. 5 at Acrisure Stadium. The game will air on The CW with kickoff slated for either noon or...

WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, the NAACP today launched the "Out of Bounds" campaign, a national call for Black athletes, families, fans, alumni, and consumers to withhold athletic and financial support from public universities in states that have moved to limit, weaken, or erase Black voting representation in the wake of the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, which...

By Ray Porter Jr. for Urban Media Today The NFL released their 2026 schedule across the league Thursday evening, which gives everyone not just a glimpse of who each team is playing, but when and where they are playing. Case in point: For the Pittsburgh Steelers, their home and away opponents are noted, but they will also play a game in...

This story was originally reported by Amanda Becker of The 19th. Meet Amanda and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy. As the Tennessee legislature held a special session this week to redraw its congressional map to break up a majority-Black district in Memphis, state Sen. Charlane Oliver did everything she could to broadcast that what...

By Teresa Varley/Originally published by steelers.com The Steelers will wrap up their rookie minicamp on Saturday evening, after a few days of on-field work for the group. "It's been an extremely productive couple of days here," said Coach Mike McCarthy. "The rookies will conclude tonight. We felt it was important for them to be home for Mother's Day. Then we'll start...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court attempted to push this country backward, toward rules that echo the Jim Crow South, an era when millions of Black people were systematically denied their right to vote. Ruling on Callais v. Louisiana, the Court gutted one of the most important protections for free and fair elections in modern American history: Section 2...

By Bobby Pen/Originally published by theGrio When Dystany Spurlock climbed behind the wheel at Watkins Glen this week, she wasn’t just racing for herself. She was driving straight into history. The 34-year-old Richmond, Virginia native officially became the first Black woman to compete in one of NASCAR’s top three national series after making her NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut on May 8 at Watkins...

  (Feature Impact) While spring may be a season of fresh starts, your reset doesn’t have to include a closet clean-out or juice cleanse. Sometimes the easiest upgrade is simply adding something new, fresh and unexpectedly delicious to your plate – and when something as unique and exciting as a red kiwi hits stores, it’s the kind of spring discovery...

WASHINGTON (May 5, 2026) – Howard University women's basketball team added a pair of forwards to the 2026-27 roster, featuring transfers Kearra Jones (Madison, Wisc.) and Saniya Jones (Tucker, Ga.). "We are extremely thrilled to welcome Saniya and Kearra," said Howard women's basketball head coach Ty Grace. "They will add size and versatility to our front court, along with collegiate playing experience. They both embody work...