This Week in Black History (week of Oct. 12th, 2025)

This week in Black History...

- Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a pioneering Black trans activist and veteran of the Stonewall Uprisings, passed away (on October 13, 2025). Her life and work spanned prison abolition, HIV/AIDS advocacy, and mentorship in the trans community.

- The National Museum of African American History and Culture hosted a "Double Victory: The African American Military Experience Highlights Tour" on October 15, honoring the contributions of African American service members throughout history.

- Claudia Charles established Neighborhood Cornerstone Partners, the inaugural Black-owned HOA management company, addressing equity in real estate and community governance.

- Michael Eugene Archer, professionally known as D'Angelo, the innovative neo-soul pioneer whose fusion of R&B, funk, jazz, and hip-hop reshaped modern Black music through landmark albums like Brown Sugar (1995), Voodoo (2000), and Black Messiah (2014), has died at age 51.

Drink of the Week is... The "Freedom Breeze"

More Black History next week!

In the meantime, catch us LIVE in Baltimore at the Afros & Audio Podcast Festival on Saturday, October 18th and at ISOLA Brooklyn on Tuesday, October 28th! Tickets for these shows are available at https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/upcoming-shows

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