Black history
Coverage of Black history in the Nexus archive.
- Here and Now: Breaking Black health barriers and preserving Black history
The article discusses efforts to address Black health barriers and preserve Black history through the 'Here and Now' episode featuring the founder of 'Daughter Dialogues.'
- Roots Turns South Side Church Into Brunch Spot On 75th Street
Tarsha Jackson opened Roots: The Brunch Experience, a Southern-style restaurant in a former church on 75th Street in Chicago's Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood. The restaurant features a menu by chef Jada 'Juice' Henderson and showcases portraits of Black historical figures like Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass.
- Defending the truth: The fight for Black history in 2026
As the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary, a conflict over historical narratives emerges, with efforts to obscure resistance against enslavement. Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) introduces a congressional resolution to safeguard Black history museums and cultural institutions from erasure.