From Reclaimed Foodways to Joyous Murals, 2021's Must-Read Black History Tales

Too many stories of historical Black communities in the United States and across Europe remain hidden from view today. This year Atlas Obscura went in search of some of these overlooked tales of resistance, perseverance, ingenuity, inspiration, glamor, joy, and home runs. Here are a few of our favorites. There are countless more such stories to tell and we’re going to keep seeking them out! At Colonial Williamsburg, a ‘Landscape of Resistance’ Is Thriving Once Again by Omnia Saed In the Sankofa Heritage Garden at Colonial Williamsburg, caretakers worked the…

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