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Descendant of black family forced out 100 years ago sues California city

Just over 100 years ago, a prosperous West Oakland family bought a home in Piedmont. The small East Bay enclave, carved out of the center of Oakland by a few hundred voters who didn’t want to be annexed by the East Bay’s expanding metropolis, had already garnered the nickname “city of millionaires” thanks to its profusion of mansions and wealthy residents. It was a desirable place to live. But this family was black, and Piedmont, like many California cities in the 1920s, used racial covenants, redlining, and even violence to exclude non-whites. Upon moving into the two-story ...

Black History Month

Staff report February is Black History Month, and events and programs are being scheduled throughout the Mahoning Valley. •Saturday — The African Marketplace will take place 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at McKay Auditorium, Beeghly Hall, Youngstown State University. The marketplace will feature vendors, cultural displays and traditional foods celebrating African heritage. •Feb. 8 — A program on Braceville’s Underground Railroad will be at 2 p.m. at Braceville Township Hall, 582 Newton Falls Bailey Road. •Feb. 12 — Dr. Lindsey Stewart will discuss her book “The Conjuring of ...

Celebrate, observe one full century of Black History Month

2026 has dawned as a momentous red-letter year for American history. As most know by now, the United States already has launched America250, its supersized patriotic bash to commemorate its 250th anniversary as a proud independent nation. What far fewer of us recognize, however, is that ...

Educational and meaningful ways to celebrate Black History Month

Each February, the United States commemorates the impressive contributions of black individuals. Black History Month traces its origins to 1915, 50 years after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States. In that same year, the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (later known as ASALH) was founded to promote the achievement of black Americans and others of African descent. In 1926, a more formal holiday was established by Dr. Carter G. Woodson with a national Negro History Week, which evolved into today’s Black History Month. February was chosen ...

US abounds in black history landmarks to explore

Various locations across the country have born witness to the notable achievements of black Americans throughout history. These are the places where musicians penned hits or where Civil Rights leaders crafted speeches or everyday individuals stood together in solidarity. Such sites merit consideration as the nation celebrates Black History Month. • Montgomery Greyhound Bus Station: Freedom Riders were attacked by a local mob at this Alabama bus station on May 20, 1961, catching the attention of the national and international public and shedding light on the Civil Rights ...

Note these notable firsts for black Americans

TNotable firsts for black Americanshe United States is shaped by the diverse population that calls the nation home. Black individuals are among the extraordinary contributors to the national fabric, and many have blazed trails, benefitting countless others as a result. Future generations may owe their opportunities to these pioneering individuals who have elicited change and opportunity. The following are some noteworthy black Americans who made a lasting impact on the United States and even the globe. • Jackie Robinson: Sports fans can attest that the most universally recognized ...