W.E.B. Du Bois, Black History Month and the importance of African American studies

W.E.B. Du Bois, Black History Month and the importance of African American studies

The opening days of Black History Month 2023 have coincided with controversy about the teaching and broader meaning of African American studies. On Feb. 1, 2023, the College Board released a revised curriculum for its newly developed Advanced Placement African American studies course. Critics have accused the College Board of caving to political pressure stemming […]

Black History is Truly Undefeated

Black History is Truly Undefeated

To me, Black history means appreciating how far we have come as a race and being excited about where we are going in the future (I think I explained that much better than Kanye West). Black History Month is a celebration of Blackness, and the celebrations surrounding it have always been a big deal in […]

In Celebration of Black History Month, SBA Administrator Guzman Announces New Funding to Expand Outreach Centers for Women Entrepreneurs through Minority Serving Institutions

$1.5M Will be Awarded to Support the Expansion of the Agency’s Women’s Business Centers Across HBCUs and Higher Education Institutions Serving Hispanic, Tribal and AAPI Communities

In Celebration of Black History Month, SBA Administrator Guzman Announces New Funding to Expand Outreach Centers for Women Entrepreneurs through Minority Serving Institutions

Washington, Feb. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Today, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, announced the availability of $1.5 million for 10 new grant opportunities for established Minority Serving Institutions aspiring to host a Women’s Business Center (WBC) to […]

Macy’s Honors Black History. Black Brilliance.

Macy’s Honors Black History. Black Brilliance.

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–This February, Black History. Black Brilliance. take center stage as Macy’s (NYSE:M) honors the rich legacy and contributions of Black Americans during Black History Month. In support of the company’s efforts to build a brighter future for everyone, Macy’s will launch a round-up and donation campaign in stores and online at macys.com to benefit UNCF (United Negro […]

Mayor Adams’ Statement on Black History Month

Mayor Adams’ Statement on Black History Month

The annual celebration of the Lunar New Year in NYC – Year of the Tiger. New York City, NY – February 1, 2022 (Shutterstock) NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement in recognition of the start of Black History Month: “This Black History Month we honor those who sacrificed […]

Say it With me, ‘Black History Always!’

Say it With me, ‘Black History Always!’

February is fast approaching, which means that the buzz around Black History Month is starting to take shape, and we’re also going to be hit with a lot of commercialism and activism. However, one thing you can always count on here at The Undefeated is awareness and the celebration of Black history. Always. For 365 […]