HeLa cells are the first immortal cells ever to grow successfully in a laboratory. Immortal cells don’t die after dividing like normal human cells; they continuously multiply, and scientists can use...
On June 3, 2016, Louisvillian and legendary boxer Muhammad Ali passed away. In the nearly 10 years since his death, many efforts have been made to memorialize and celebrate the legacy he left on boxing...
Each year, February is dedicated as Black History Month, a time to remember and appreciate the contributions that African Americans have made to this country. Many schools and communities use this time...
During the Civil Rights movement, writers and musicians such as Nina Simone, Gil Scott-Heron and Stevie Wonder created popular music for Black and white people alike. Their music was influenced by a combination...
On Feb. 27, Manual hosted its 23rd annual Black History Month program. Every year, the program is held in the last days of Black History Month to highlight Black culture and influence on the country and...
The Roots 101 African American Museum was founded by its CEO, Lamont Collins, in 2019. The museum commemorates African American history as well as a host of Black experiences through thoughtful exhibits.
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Tom Owen sits inside the University of Louisville’s Archives and Records Center within Ekstrom Library. As workers bustle around the exterior room, his face scrunches up as he recalls the history of...
Video games have become a large presence in the lives of many teens. They can help teens build connections with one another, improve performance on cognitive exams, strengthen impulse control and develop...
Whitewashing has several definitions, including a painting technique, a form of media representation and a historical revisionism. In recent years, the term has become more commonly associated with the...
The first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) was founded in 1837 in Pennsylvania. There are now over 100 accredited HBCUs in the United States. A majority originated between 1865 and 1900...
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