Known as the “Dusky Demon,” Bill Pickett (1870-1932) was the best-known African American rodeo performer of all time. He invented the rodeo sport of bulldogging, now known as steer wrestling, and entertained millions of people around the world with his riding and roping skills. Read more at http://biography.yourdictionary.com/bill-pickett#wW2qdBMzLdDjobOf.99 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c-7FRovyT0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ts8-jBxnVEE
[Listen] @kwellscomm TLCNaptown.com “Access Indy with Kim Wells” In President Donald Trump’s era we’re observing that hate continues across the nation. Observers are on the look out that America is becoming ‘Land of the Free…Home to Feel Free to Hate.’ We’ve not only got to pray for peace and love…but we’ve got to actively work on it […]
Dionne T. “Bobo” Bobo, founder of LIVING with Sickle Cell RVA stopped by the Radio One Richmond studios to speak with Community Clovia about the importance of giving blood.
Studies show that in the United States 98% of all sickle cell patients are of African American decent, but less than 1% of blood donations are from African Americans.
A staple in the community is now looking to switch gears. When Jonathon L. Jackson walks on stage, he’s reminded of the greats that have come before him. Actors and writers like Langston Hughes, Ruby Dee and Bill Cobbs have all passed through or gotten their start at the Karamu House on East 89th Street […]
The overwhelming success of the film Hidden Figures, starring Taraji P. Henson, highlighted three African-American women who were instrumental in propelling the U.S. space program. The state of Arkansas has a hidden figure of its own in Raye Montague, who is the first person to design a U.S. Navy ship using a computer. Montague was […]
Bessie Coleman wanted to fly, and she wouldn’t take no for an answer. As the first African American woman with a pilot’s license, she proved her skill as a stunt pilot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYYy-dT4498
The Golden Thirteen were the thirteen African American enlisted men who became the first African American commissioned and warrant officers in the United States Navy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMiGw4HKEyc
