North Carolina Central, PNC Bank to Pay Tribute to Dr. John Hope Franklin
North Carolina Central University and PNC will celebrate the 100th birthday and legacy of Dr. John Hope Franklin with a host of events remembering the late...
HBCU BUZZ BHM 29: 14 Black History Moments of Today
African Americans have undoubtedly played a central role in shaping American history. From slavery to the Great Migration, to the Civil Rights movement, to...
FAMU Celebrates Black History Month By Burying Time Capsule Scheduled For 2040 Opening
Two groups at Florida A&M University have come together to celebrate Black History Month in a very unique way. With the burial of a...
28 Black Stereotypes
We all eat fried chicken and watermelon and drink kool-aid.
It is widely believed that all African Americans eat these three foods—so much so that...
The Evolution of Black Hair
This Black History Month we are celebrating the crown we never take off by highlighting the evolution of Black hair!
28 Court Cases That Shaped The Black Community
Civil Rights for African Americans can be traced back to slavery time when John Casor, a black man who claimed to have completed his...
28 Black History Landmarks
Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, Montgomery, Alabama
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. helped to organize the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Greyhound Bus Station, Montgomery, Alabama
The Freedom...
10 Black Authors That Made History With Their Words
This Black History Month we are celebrating Black authors that have made their mark in the literary space. Here are 10 Black Authors That Made History With Their Words!
Courtroom Where Emmett Till’s Murderers Were Acquitted To Be Converted Into History Museum
A professor at University of Kansas is leading a project to memorialize the horrific killing of 14-year-old Emmett Till in 1955 and the subsequent trial...
12 Black TV Hosts That Changed The Game
In honor of Black History Month, we're highlighting influential Black TV hosts that have changed the face of American TV. Here are 12 Black TV Hosts That Changed the Game!
28 Black Inventions Used Today
In honor of Black History Month, we find it necessary to pay homage to those in Black history who have paved the way for...
Wilberforce University Alumna Edmonia Lewis Loved Her Freedom So Much She Emancipated Herself —...
Today, we honor Wilberforce University alumna and sculptor Edmonia Lewis (1844-1907). She played a vital role sending messages to those who need it most.
“Edmonia...
6 Black EGOT Winners and 4 Who Are On Their Way
Black History Month is here and awards season is officially on its way so we're highlighting Black celebrities that have reached Hollywood's highest honor: EGOT status.
HBCU Graduate To Have Connecticut Street Named After Her
Joyce Yerwood, who was just honored at her alma mater Meharry Medical College, is now being honored again in Connecticut. Learn more in the...
Dual HBCU Grad Ruby L. Taylor, MSW Creates National Family Game Night for Black...
Ruby L. Taylor, MSW is a visionary set on bringing her community together through education and healing. She attended Virginia Union University, where she...
28 Excelling Black Entertainers Under 28
In honor of the end of Black History Month, and on this Golden Globe Awards Sunday, it's important to honor the next generation of...
Four Documentaries That Dive Into The Backstories of Black History
Black History Month is a time to celebrate the joy of Blackness. It is so important to see the triumph of others, to help...
28 HBCU Alums That Made History
In celebration of Black History Month we have compiled a list of 28 HBCU alums that made history. The list is a mixture of...
