Among the many great Black writers in canons of Black literature, the renowned James Baldwin etched his mark in history with his candid and brilliant words on…
A week after nine people were assassinated at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, a string of fires at Black churches have occurred…
History of Charleston's "Mother Emanuel" A.M.E. Church as presented on its own site: http://t.co/qPJcEzbPz9 pic.twitter.com/GCOEaXRXU1 — Robert McNamara (@history1800s) June 18, 2015 A tragedy still…
Malcolm X remains one of the most important figures of the American Civil Rights Movement, and his transformation into a vocal human rights activist added…
Fed up with all the negative stereotypes about African-Americans, YouTube personality Frenchesca Ramsey joined forces with Tumblr friend T’Von to promote #BlackOutDay — a hashtag created…
African-American literature is bountiful in its unique and varied genres ranging from slave narratives, to the artistry of the Harlem Renaissance era, down to its…
Three teachers at the Washington, D.C., public charter school Howard University Middle School of Math and Science were reportedly fired for teaching Black history lessons to their…
Celebrate your business during 28 Days of Black Business and Black History Month in February with 1230 The Buzz. Beginning February 2, The Buzz will feature one black business a day and your company could be highlighted during Ivey in the Morning, The Lincoln Ware Show, Al Sharpton and SisterSpeak. Take this opportunity […]
Ricki Stevenson, founder of Black Paris Tours joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” to discuss black history in one of the most popular cities in…
Betty Shabazz (pictured), the widow of famed civil rights icon Malcolm X, died on this day in 1997 at the age of 61. Her death…
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is a holiday of notable significance for many African-Americans. June 19, 1865, highlights the abolition of slavery in the state of Texas.
Oliver Cromwell, a Black soldier who was possibly of mixed heritage that fought in the American Revolutionary War, was honorably discharged and given a Badge…
