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...
28 Black Hall of Fame Athletes
When one contributes greatly to their field, goes above and beyond the norm, not only affecting their peers, but history as we know it,...
Meet NyAshia Muata, The Future Face of Black History
Cricket Campus Ambassador and Alabama State University senior, NyAshia Muata is sharing her story of how community and connection is helping her become a future Black History maker.
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...
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...
28 Classic Black Love Songs
Some love songs are just instant classics. They bring you back to that special moment in time when you were looking for love, in...
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...
Donate To HBCUs To Celebrate Black History Month 2018
Black History Month is fast approaching, and there's lots of things to learn and ways to celebrate Black History. It's a long month. But...
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...
HBCUs Partner With California Community Colleges To Streamline Degrees
A new partnership between HBCUs and California community colleges is forging a pathway to make 4-year degrees much easier for students to obtain. Learn...
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...
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!
3 Reasons Why We Should Keep Black History Month Around
Originally known as Negro History Week, Black History Month is celebrated during the month of February in both America and Canada. Historian Carter G....
U.S. Postal Service to Honor Robert Taylor With Stamp
The U.S. Postal Service will release its latest stamp in the Black Heritage Series on Feb. 12, paying tribute to Robert Robinson Taylor.
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Prime Video’s ‘Culture Rated’ Highlights Black Legendary Creatives Turned Entertainers In Sports
From past to the present, the significance of Black History exemplifies the essence of just how much representation matters. Seeing someone like us on...
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...
28 Songs That Celebrate Black Pride
Black people are no monolith, and we do not all look the same. Yet no matter where you go in the world, from America...
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...
