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Preserving Her Legacy: The Birth of the National Archives for Black Women’s History

Mary McLeod Bethune never stopped building. Long after she founded the National Council of Negro Women in 1935 she realized something deeper was missing. The voices of Black women who shaped America were scattered in pieces across the country. Letters diaries speeches photos and records of a people who had built schools led marches raised communities and lifted generations were at risk of being forgotten. So she took action again. Out of that vision came the National Archives for Black Women’s History in Washington D.C. The archive was created to collect preserve and share the stories of African American women whose impact was too often ignored by mainstream institutions. It became the first national archive devoted entirely to documenting the achievements struggles and leadership of Black women throughout American history. Bethune’s own papers and those of the National Council of Negro Women became the foundation. From there the collection grew to include photographs letters oral histories and rare documents from educators activists and community leaders who changed the world in quiet and powerful ways. The National Archives for Black Women’s History stands today as a home for memory. Every file and photograph reminds us that our stories matter and that progress has roots. Bethune believed that education and history go hand in hand. She wanted future generations to see the strength of Black women not just in the pages of history books but in the evidence of their own hands and voices. Her vision was clear. What we do must be remembered. And through this archive her legacy keeps every name every story and every victory alive. A woman who built schools also built a home for our memories. #BlackHistory #MaryMcLeodBethune #WomensHistory #NABWH #CommunityVoices #LegacyLivesHere

Preserving Her Legacy: The Birth of the National Archives for Black Women’s HistoryPreserving Her Legacy: The Birth of the National Archives for Black Women’s History
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The family of 43-year-old Keith Porter Jr. is demanding answers and accountability after he was fatally shot by an off-duty Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent outside his Northridge, Los Angeles, apartment on New Year’s Eve. Federal officials say the off-duty officer heard what he believed were gunshots and confronted Porter, alleging an exchange that led to the agent firing his service weapon in self-defense. Authorities also contend Porter was armed and failed to comply with orders to disarm. � The Guardian +1 Porter’s family strongly disputes the government’s account, saying he was merely firing celebratory shots into the air as part of holiday festivities, not acting as an “active shooter.” They argue the officer should have waited for Los Angeles Police Department personnel to respond instead of confronting him directly. � The Guardian +1 Local community members and civil rights advocates have held vigils and appealed to the Los Angeles Police Commission to press for a transparent investigation, calling for the ICE agent’s identity and actions to be fully disclosed and questioned why no charges have been filed. Some activists are urging a broader look at federal law enforcement conduct, especially after similar recent fatal encounters involving ICE agents. � The Guardian +1 The Department of Homeland Security maintains the officer acted lawfully in a defensive situation, and the investigation is ongoing, with prosecutors expected to review evidence before determining whether any charges will be brought. #KeithPorter #JusticeForKeith #Northridge #LosAngeles #ICE #OffDutyShooting #CommunityVoices #Accountability #EndPoliceViolence #CivilRights #DHS #News