Black History Myths, Misinformation and Misconceptions
There are many different popular Black history myths circulating online and in everyday discourse. Myths and cultural misinformation concerning Black history, historical figures, and major events, can cause harm by erasing Black experiences, causing misconceptions about cultural identities, and increasing misunderstandings about histories that impact the current and future realities of Black life. The National Black Cultural Information Trust is working to correct this type of misinformation and make Black cultural history as accessible as possible by sharing information and educational resources in various digital spaces and convenient formats.
Popular Black History Myths Video Library
Fake Black History Part 1: Misinformation Willie Lynch Letter, Sojourner Truth, Origins of the term “African American”
Fake Black History Part 2: Misinformation about Harriet Tubman, Tuskegee, and Dr. Charles Drew
Fake Black History Part 3 : Misinformation about Rosa Parks and Claudette Colvin
Fake Black History Part 4: The Black Friday Edition
Popular Black History Myths Educational Pages
Dismantling DEI: The Future of Black Progress in an Era of Racist Backlash
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Six Incredible Ways to Celebrate Black History with Your Children
By Jessica Ann Mitchell Aiwuyor Executive Director, National Black Cultural Information Trust, Inc Every year during Black History Month, we celebrate Black communities’ triumphs,
National Black Cultural Information Trust, Inc. Participates in Charles County NAACP’s 30th Annual Rev. Dr. King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast
On January 30, 2025, the National Black Cultural Information Trust, Inc. attended the Charles County NAACP’s 30th Annual Rev. Dr. King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast as
The Reparation Education Project Unveils Groundbreaking New Video ”Reparations: From Concept to Reality”
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National Black Cultural Information Trust Inc. Hosts African American Cultural Expo and Children’s Book Festival in Waldorf, Maryland
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 15, 2024 Contact: info@nbcit.org National Black Cultural Information Trust Inc. Hosts African American Cultural Expo and Children’s Book Fair in Waldorf,
1st California Reparations Bills Announced by CA Black Caucus
From ABC7 News Bay Area: Members of the California Legislative Black Caucus announced a package of reparations bills in a first effort to repair Black
Reparation Information Thought Series – Fireside Chat with Robin Rue Simmons
Episode 8 of the Reparation Information Thought Series features Robin Rue Simmons, dubbed as the “Rosa Parks of the Reparations Movement,” sharing insights on her
Yolanda Renee King, The Only Grandchild of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, Publishes New Children’s Book
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Dr. Bernice King Advocates for the Study of Nonviolence on MLK Day
Dr. Bernice King, daughter of Coretta Scott King and Martin Luther King Jr., discusses the legacy of her parents and why it’s important to
MLK Day: Challenging Racial Stereotypes and Cultural Disinformation for Civil and Human Rights
MLK Day: Challenging Racial Stereotypes and Cultural Disinformation for Civil and Human Rights By Jessica Ann Mitchell Aiwuyor “Somebody told a lie one day. They