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EBONY Returns to its Chicago Roots For a Juneteenth Celebration at Soho House

Across the United States, Juneteenth has been commemorated in various ways, from BBQs to acts of service within the community. This yearly historic acknowledgment—especially since becoming a US federal holiday—is a reminder to be unapologetically visible and proud while congregating with our community, whether blood-related or chosen. This Juneteenth, EBONY ventured to Chi-Town for an […]

The Smithsonian’s African American Museum Acquires the Largest Collection of Charleston Slave Badges

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) recently acquired what is widely considered the largest set of historic Charleston Slave Badges. The collection includes nearly 150 rare badges dating as far back as 1804.  Slave badges were an early tool of surveillance. On a badge, there were various identifying factors, like […]