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Illustrated front page of the anti-slavery newspaper “Emancipator”, September 2, 1839.Photo: Getty Images (Getty Images) In an unfortunate way, what is old often becomes new again when considering the history of the world. With recent news of Ukraine’s bombing at the hands of Russian leaders depicting scenes reminiscent of World …

Each installment of “The Friendship Files” features a conversation between The Atlantic’s Julie Beck and two or more friends, exploring the history and significance of their relationship. This week she talks with a group of stay-at-home dads who met at a local fathers’ group. Their wives and kids have become …

Real Housewives of Potomac (RHOP) star Mia Thorton shared with her fans that she was diagnosed with cancer. On Friday, the 37-year-old reality star wrote a poignant post on Instagram detailing the moment her doctor contacted her with the shocking news.  “Same time last week, Doc called at 7:31am — …

Photo: Viiviien (Shutterstock) Black women and beer may not be top of mind when thinking of likely pairings, but Celeste Beatty and other Black women brewers like herself are working hard to change that. Enter Harlem Brewing Company founded in 2000, the brewery that made Beatty one of the first, …

Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox. Getty; Paul Spella / The Atlantic Russia’s war on Ukraine is a flash point in “a …

James Brown will have a new docuseries on A&E, exploring his legacy, music, and intimate moments with family, friends, and musical colleagues. Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter of The Roots are executive producing the four-part docuseries, James Brown: Say It Loud.  Set to premiere in spring of …

This is a continuation of theGrio’s “Mighty Love” series, running through February. Read our first couple’s story here. When Love and Marriage: Huntsville returns for a fourth season in March, we expect a healthy amount of relationship drama from its Alabama-based cast—it’s why we tune in. But one union that remains solid as …

Photo: Courtesy of The Healing CHI I don’t know which Black man needs to hear this, but your mental health matters. Despite what the pressures of your peer group, personal aversions, and societal constructs may lead you to believe, seeing yourself and other Black men live, happy, healthy and whole …

With only 28 days each year devoted to reflecting on the history and contributions of Black Americans, it’s impossible to fit in the full scope of the Black experience in America. But while bestselling books like The 1619 Project, Four Hundred Souls, How the Word Is Passed, and The Warmth …

Every year when the Oscar nominations are announced, I have fun keeping an eye out for a particularly rare phenomenon: the “lone screenplay” nominee—that is, a movie that’s recognized only in the category of Best Original Screenplay or Best Adapted Screenplay. While every member of the Academy of Motion Picture …