Judith Jamison is one of the most important cultural icons of our time.
On February 12, 1900, 500 school children gathered at a segregated Stanton School, the principal at the time-James Weldon Johnson wrote a poem to welcome the guest speaker Booker T. Washington.
Throughout the history of blacks on television, we’ve seen many beautiful and loving couples come across our screens, like Will and Sasha from “Meet The Browns.”
Althea Gibson lived in Harlem in the 1930s and 1940s. Her family was on welfare. She was a client of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children. She had trouble in school and was often truant and ran away from home frequently.
Althea Gibson lived in Harlem in the 1930s and 1940s. Her family was on welfare. She was a client of the Society for Prevention of…
One of the most hilarious things we’ve seen on the internet in ages is Brokey McPoverty’s “Little Known Black History Facts.”
Do you know who Nina Mae McKinney is and why she is an important figure in Black History?
The African-American civil rights activists Rosa Parks was born on this day 97 years ago. What a coincidence that her birthday is at the beginning of Black History Month- very fitting.
Coretta Scott King is among the most influential women in American history.
Coretta Scott King is among the most influential women in American history. Her contributions to the progression and development of American Society have left a…
In honor of Black History Month, we’ve highlighted some of the first Black women who were honored for their achievements.
In honor of Black History Month, we’ve highlighted some of the first Black women who were honored for their achievements.
