In 1865, two years after President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation went into effect, Black people in Galveston, Texas were finally liberated.
On June 16, 1822, a small group of slaves foiled Denmark Vesey's planned uprising by telling their masters about the plot to free thousands. We will never forget. The post House Slaves Betrayed Denmark Vesey By Snitching On His Planned Uprising 201 Years Ago Today appeared first on NewsOne.
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Performing under the pseudonym, Montague Ring, Amanda Aldridge wrote over thirty songs and dozens of instrumental music. The post Who Is Amanda Aldridge? The Hidden Figure Of Classical Music appeared first on NewsOne.
Ruth E. Carter made history at the Oscars when she became the first Black woman in history to hold two wins.
NewsOne spotlights some of the best and most creative Black History stories published by the team for Black History Month The post The Best Of Black History Month 2023 appeared first on NewsOne.
We’ve been celebrating and recognizing the beauty of our black skin all month long! Now, as we conclude Black History Month 2023, we’ll take it back to day one with our brief yet fun, history of club and house music. From the onset of the early 80s until the late 2010s, the sound of […]
It's important for Black people to support Black people so utilizing Black-owned businesses you travel is a must!
Mahalia Jackson was referred to as the “Queen of Gospel,” and her voice inspired countless vocalists in her genre and beyond. Today is her birthday.
Black History NOW Celebrates the paths paved by those who broke the mold in areas of film, sports, science, art and business. Today, we celebrate the once and future moguls: Business-minded individuals who turned a few dollars into millions.
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