Little Known Black History Facts

Kweisi Mfume rose from a troubled childhood in Maryland to become a five-term U.S. congressman. On February 15, 1996, the…

The National Negro Congress was an organization formed in 1935 on the campus of Howard University in order to put…

The League of Revolutionary Black Workers was formed in Detroit in the late sixties, combining the ideals of both the…

The late Roberta Martin was a gospel pianist, composer and arranger who helped launch the careers of others within her…

In 2009, Lisa Perez Jackson made history by becoming the first African-American to direct the Environmental Protection Agency. Jackson was…

Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Frank Robinson enjoyed a 20-year playing career, winning a number of awards and shattering…

Eubie Blake was one of the popular pianists and composers of the early 20th Century, and helped usher in the…

Natalie Cole was born into music, but she took a detour in life before finding global fame as a vocalist.…

The late Dr. John H. Morrow Sr. was one of the highest-ranking Black diplomats of his time. He was he…

During the tail end of the 19th Century, the nation was deeply divided and economic lines but there were several…

Joe Sample made his mark in music early on as part of the Jazz and Funk ensemble, The Crusaders. Today…

Little Known Black History Fact: Toni Morrison