All articles tagged with #racial history
A Black college student was found hanging from a tree at Delta State University in Mississippi, with authorities stating there is no evidence of foul play, though the incident has sparked concerns due to the region's history of racial violence. Civil rights leaders and the FBI are calling for further investigation, and the university is mourning the loss while resuming operations.
Oscar Robertson, a legendary Indiana basketball figure and racial pioneer, reflects on his historic high school championships, NBA career, and ongoing influence as the Pacers compete in the NBA Finals, highlighting Indiana's rich basketball and racial heritage.
Tyler Perry addressed issues of racial erasure and discrimination at the 2025 BET Awards, emphasizing the importance of leaving a legacy and criticizing Hollywood studios for marginalizing Black stories and achievements.
Harvard University has settled a six-year legal battle by agreeing to transfer ownership of two 175-year-old slave portraits to a Black history museum in South Carolina, ending its custody of images of enslaved ancestors after claims by Tamara Lanier, who asserts they are her relatives. The case highlights ongoing issues of institutional accountability and the repatriation of historical artifacts related to slavery.
Country singer Jason Aldean expressed some regret over filming the music video for his song "Try That in a Small Town" in front of a courthouse in Columbia, Tennessee, where a lynching took place in 1927. The video sparked controversy, with critics arguing it promoted white nationalism and portrayed protests against racial injustice as violent. Aldean defended his intentions but acknowledged that he would have chosen a different location if he had known the historical significance. Despite the backlash, the controversy has boosted the song's popularity, reaching Number One on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.