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Black Americans in the Workforce: Top 5 Gains and Challenges - Labor Day 2025
Happy Labor Day! Labor Day became a federal holiday on June 28, 1894, when President Grover Cleveland signed it into law. The holiday was...

Nicole Hicks, Family Historian/Genealogist
Sep 13 min read


Historic Preservation Month 2025: Protecting African American History from Political Erasure
Every May, communities across the United States celebrate Historic Preservation Month . We repaint old storefronts, lead walking tours,...

Nicole Hicks, Family Historian/Genealogist
May 44 min read


African American Genealogy: A Step-by-Step Guide to Tracing Your African American Roots
Happy Black History Month Folks! This blog is a little longer than most, but it comes from my step-by-step guide to starting your family...

Nicole Hicks, Family Historian/Genealogist
Feb 1013 min read


Why Supporting African American History Museums is Essential for Our Future
It’s the fourth day of Black History Month, and I’m already a day behind folks! But I will be blogging for the entire month. I’m excited...

Nicole Hicks, Family Historian/Genealogist
Feb 45 min read


Why Federal Agencies Are Cancelling Special Observances Celebrating People of Color? And Why Black Americans Don't Need Anyone’s Permission to Celebrate
First, Happy Black History Month, folks! I don’t usually rant in writing or in public, but we are living in a time where they are trying...

Nicole Hicks, Family Historian/Genealogist
Feb 25 min read
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