Created Equal: Why memories about Black life and history matter today
In February 2021, The Atlantic launched "Inheritance," a multi-year reporting project about American history, Black life and the resilience of...
Created Equal: New book explores gambling’s impact on Detroit’s Black community
It seems like anyone who grew up with family in Detroit has heard of the Numbers. This old-style, illegal gambling...
Created Equal: NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe compiles essays celebrating Black colleges
Ayesha Rascoe is a graduate of Howard University and a regular voice on NPR. In her new book, “HBCU Made,”...
Created Equal: What are the consequences of omitting America’s racial history?
Nikki Haley was criticized for omitting slavery when she was asked about the cause of the civil war but she...
Created Equal: Exploring reparations for Black Detroiters
Many cities across the U.S. are exploring the idea of reparations, and Detroit is one of them. The city created...
New podcast tells the stories of Black Detroiters through a historical lens
Black history is American history. There are so many amazing, inspiring stories that weave together the fabric of this country....
Wayne State University to open Detroit Center for Black Studies
Last month, Wayne State University announced its plan to create the Detroit Center for Black Studies as part of its...
New book illustrates Black history like never before
It was a shock for illustrator and designer George McCalman when he realized six years ago that no one had...
How an enslaved woman created a university where a slave jail once stood
Virginia Union University is a historically Black college that is home to many notable alumni — ranging from former Virginia...