TheArchive: Reviewing the Rare, Retro, and Restored

This February marks the 100th year that, as a country, we have given Black Americans federal recognition and have been celebrating their accomplishments, struggles, and stories . In 1926, Carter G. Woodson launched Black History Week to address the almost total absence of Black people in U.S. history books . It was placed in February to honor Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. Black History Month has evolved significantly since 1926 ; in 1976, it was officially recognized by the federal government and became a month-long cultural observance.  In the past, there was more of an emphasis on significant cultural figures, ministers, scholars, abolitionists, and intellectuals, whereas now the focus has shifted to encompass all Black people and tries to encapsulate experiences from all paths. Here are a few examples of stories that were once ignored and are now spotlighted: enslaved people, laborers, Black women, queer and trans leaders, artists, athletes, and activists.  Black ...

Black History Month , observed annually in February, is a significant time to reflect on the achievements, struggles, and contributions of African Americans throughout history . This month-long celebration serves as a powerful and necessary reminder of the resilience, creativity, and impact that individuals of African descent have had on the United States and the world.  The legacy of Black History Month dates back to 1926 when historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson recognized the lack of history and perspectives of African Americans in the nation's curriculum throughout his studies. Dr. Carter G. Woodson stated that African-American contributions were too often overlooked, ignored, and even suppressed by the writers of history textbooks. Black History Month is a direct response to the systemic suppression of the black experience. In this month, we as Americans not only celebrate black history, but we also rectify historical biases . There are many ways to honor Black History Month like...

This Black History Month we are leaning in to the culture creators, barrier breakers, and milestone makers who have changed our world.  From Muhammad Ali to Natalie Cole, Dorothy Dandridge to Jimi Hendrix, MLK to Harriet Tubman, TheArchive  features some of the world's greatest and most inspiring luminaries and leaders of any time or place. Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty . A biography of the pioneering performer Dorothy Dandridge, featuring decades of archival footage. Jimi Hendrix: The Uncut Story . From his upbringing in Seattle to his final days in London, this series explores the complex life-story behind the legendary artist Jimi Hendrix.  Muhammad Ali: The Greatest . Spanning his early years to his triumph at the 1966 Olympics, take a rare look at one of the world's most endearing heroes. Livin' for Love: The Natalie Cole Story .  Follow Natalie Cole and the legacy of her father the late great Nat King Cole whose absence fueled her triumph over drug...