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From historical reckonings and cultural revivals to modern achievements, this week has been a testament to the enduring strength and creativity of the Black community. Here’s your weekly roundup of inspiring stories, powerful moments, and milestones in Black history — a celebration of past, present, and future.
🕊️ Reclaiming Dignity: New Orleans Honors Returned Ancestors
The heads taken from the bodies of nine Black New Orleanians arrive for the ceremony. Photograph: Jacob Cochran/Dillard University.
In a profound act of historical reckoning, the remains of 19 Black individuals, whose skulls were taken from New Orleans in the 1870s for racist pseudoscientific research in Germany, have been repatriated. On Saturday, they will be laid to rest at the Hurricane Katrina Memorial, accompanied by a traditional jazz funeral. Dillard University President Monique Guillory emphasized this ceremony as a restoration of dignity and a tribute to their humanity. The Guardian
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🎬 "Sinners" Returns Home: Clarksdale Celebrates Its Story on Screen
Michael B Jordan and Miles Caton in Sinners. Photograph: Pictorial Press Ltd/Alamy
Ryan Coogler's film Sinners, a 1930s-set thriller about two brothers opening a juke joint, premiered in Clarksdale, Mississippi—the town that inspired its story. Despite lacking a local theater, community efforts led to a special screening and a three-day cultural festival. The event highlighted Clarksdale's rich blues heritage and underscored the importance of Black storytelling in cinema. The Guardian
📸 Harvard Transfers Slave-Era Photos to African American Museum
After a six-year legal battle, Harvard University has agreed to transfer ownership of 1850s daguerreotype photographs of enslaved individuals, including Renty Taylor and his daughter Delia, to the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina. This decision marks a significant step in acknowledging and rectifying past injustices. Reuters
🌌 Bridging Science and Culture: Dr. Nia Imara's Cosmic Vision
Dr Nia Imara in a studio with her artwork in Oakland, California. Photograph: Courtesy of Dr Nia Imara
Astrophysicist and artist Dr. Nia Imara is making STEM fields more accessible to Black and brown youth through her book Painting the Cosmos. By blending science with art and African traditions, she emphasizes that science is a universal human endeavor. Her nonprofit, Onaketa, offers free online STEM tutoring by scientists of color, fostering inclusivity and representation in scientific fields. The Guardian
📚 Explore More Black History Resources:
The Black History Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained
Timelines from Black History: Leaders, Legends, Legacies
African American History Workbook: Teach Black History All Year Long
Black History 365 Workbook
Stay informed and inspired. Celebrate Black history every day.
-Gio