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uheard is dedicated to bringing you the African American perspective on life as well as snippets of the global Black experience. 

31 AUGUST 1935

Michael Jackson

On August 31, 1935, in Beaumont, Texas, U.S., American professional baseball player and manager Frank Robinson was born. He was the first black manager in major league baseball. Learn more

UHEARD

The Failing Educational System

The Failing Educational System

The Failing Educational System

Why are Black students struggling to make the grade? There isn't a simple answer, but there are some things that need to change. Read the opinion piece.

8 Black Inventors

The Failing Educational System

The Failing Educational System

From the traffic light to the ironing board, see a list of products that have sprung from the minds of Black inventors. Learn more

African American AP Class

The Failing Educational System

African American AP Class

College Board's CEO and Program Director discussed the controversial course on CBS  Mornings. Watch it now.

Anthony Lowe

Governor of Maryland

African American AP Class

Police shot and killed Anthony Lowe near Los Angeles last week as he fled on what remained of his legs. Get the story on NBCnews.com

Tyre Nichols

Governor of Maryland

Governor of Maryland

Video released by authorities in Memphis Friday shows police officers beating Tyre Nichols after a traffic stop that ended with his hospitalization and death. Learn more.

Governor of Maryland

Governor of Maryland

Governor of Maryland

Wes Moore is sworn in as the 63rd governor of the state of Maryland on Jan. 18, 2023, in Annapolis, Md. (Photo: Julia Nikhinson/AP)

COACH PRIME

God's Destination

Deion Sanders made the decision to leave Jackson State University, a HBCU, for the University of Colorado. It is either a step up or a step back depending on your opinion. Hear our perspective on why this individual decision has far reaching implications and it isn't as simple as one might think. Read more.

NBC Bay Area

Dr. Connie Wun

Dr. Connie Wun discusses her life's work with Marcus Washington of NBC Bay Area. 

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21 Questions

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Dr. Martin Luther King, JR.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gives a poignant account of the United States status, policies, and issues that impede progress specifically for African descendants - aka, Negroes. He breaks down the way that many "great" societies came to their downfall.

Choose your path

Black Land Ownership

Race Conversation within White Families

United States vs. The Amistad

Over the last 100 years, Black Americans have lost ground towards land ownership. Learn what this means and how it continues to have a very important impact on the Black community.  MarketWatch details why Blacks have less land now than 100 years ago.

United States vs. The Amistad

Race Conversation within White Families

United States vs. The Amistad

On June 27, 1839, the Spanish ship The Amistad left the port of Havana, Cuba, with Captain Ransom Ferrer; two passengers, Jose Ruiz and Pedro Montez; and 53 African slaves on board. During the voyage, there was an uprising in which the slaves killed the captain and took possession of the ship. Learn about this story.

Race Conversation within White Families

Race Conversation within White Families

Race Conversation within White Families

As a parent, talking about race doesn't reinforce prejudice in your children, but staying silent about it does. Hear what Kelsey Borresen reports for HUFFPOST. 

The Crown Act

Dr. Jewel Greywoode

Race Conversation within White Families

Discrimination can take many forms and subtle jabs like discriminatory policies against Black hairstyles are another way that the Black community has been attacked historically. Now the Crown Act, aims to eliminate these policies. California is one of seven states to implement anti-discrimination through the Crown Act. Hear more about the Crown Act.

Dr. Jewel Greywoode

Dr. Jewel Greywoode

Dr. Jewel Greywoode

Dr. Jewel Greywoode is not only  a surgeon.  A recent patient was surprised by his ability to braid her hair post-surgery. The added bonus of having a Black surgeon. Hear this story.

BiRacial during BLM

Dr. Jewel Greywoode

Dr. Jewel Greywoode

The issue of race touches most of us and simply puts us on one side or the other. However, for anyone who is biracial, it is a somewhat different conversation. Brittany Wong of HuffPost covers the biracial conversation.

Mali

STAMPED - reading material

Reasoning On Race

Mali's new military rulers said Thursday that former president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, who was detained during the country's coup on August 18, had been freed. ECOWAS is asking for a return to democracy.

Reasoning On Race

STAMPED - reading material

Reasoning On Race

This message is a breakdown of the continual misdeeds of the U.S. government with respect to race. This is dramatic and important to hear.

STAMPED - reading material

STAMPED - reading material

STAMPED - reading material

"An amazingly timely and stunningly accessible manifesto for young people....At times funny, at times somber but always packed with relevant information that is at once thoughtful and spot-on, Stamped is the book I wish I had as a young person and am so grateful my own children have now."
―Jacqueline Woodson, bestselling and National Book Award-winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming 

If you are looking for something that is insightful, meaningful and empowering, this is the book for you. Take the next step in the antiracism journey. This isn't just for adults - young high schoolers should make this mandatory reading. Check it out. 

Our Community

Indianapolis Sikh Community Seeks Answers

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Where we live is our community, but too often our community is split. Let's look at ways to rebuild our community and greater communities. Our community needs to expand to a more global perspective.

Indianapolis Sikh Community Seeks Answers

Indianapolis Sikh Community Seeks Answers

Indianapolis Sikh Community Seeks Answers

A former FedEx employee shot dead eight people, including four members of Indianapolis’ tightly knit Sikh community. It is hard to understand, but the tight knit community is searching for answers. Get more of the story.

HEARING IS BELIEVING

Current Racism in School

Current Racism in School

Current Racism in School

A New York city student divulges the challenges still facing Black youth in America through his experience in school. Mind you, he lives in one of the more diverse areas of the country.

Black Panthers

Current Racism in School

Current Racism in School

The origin of the Black Panthers by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale was based on the principle of inclusion of Black history at the educational level. Have you heard?

Kossola - aka Cudjo

Current Racism in School

Kossola - aka Cudjo

As a slave, he went by the name "Cudjo," a day-name given to boys born on a Monday, as the slavers could not pronounce the name "Kossola." Hear the whole story of Cudjo Lewis.

Where in the World?

Where in the World?

Kossola - aka Cudjo

For Americans eager to resume international travel, here are the countries that currently allow U.S. citizens to enter, though there may be restrictions. Where can Americans go?

Humans of New York

Where in the World?

Humans of New York

This site takes storytelling to the next level. The latest stories from HONY, featuring interviews with thousands of people on the streets of New York City. Check out the latest human stories from NY City. 

Police...

Where in the World?

Humans of New York

“As a society, we have been so indoctrinated with the idea that we solve problems by policing and caging people that many cannot imagine anything other than prisons ..." - Mariame Kaba Read what this might actually mean.

Netflix CEO Dontes $120 Million

Netflix CEO Dontes $120 Million

Netflix CEO Dontes $120 Million

For Reed Hastings, CEO of Netflix, and his wife, philanthropist Patty Quillin, now was the time to make the single-largest individual donation to fund student scholarships... Heard on The Undefeated

Ray Leonard, Jr.

Netflix CEO Dontes $120 Million

Netflix CEO Dontes $120 Million

When you have a father as famous as Sugar Ray Leonard, it is easy to be overshadowed. However, Ray Leonard, Jr. has made a name for himself. BlackNews.com reports on his growing legend

Hamilton Criticism

Netflix CEO Dontes $120 Million

Hamilton Criticism

The Broadway musical has been heralded. Following the recent Disney+ release of “Hamilton,” history has its eyes on Lin-Manuel Miranda. HuffPost reports

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