Little Known Black History Facts

Little Known Black History Fact: Desegregating The U.S. Military

Years before the height of the civil rights movement, A. Philip Randolph, founder of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters,…
Little Known Black History Fact: James Baskett

James Baskett made history on March 20, 1948 when he was given an honorary Academy Award for his role as…
Little Known Black History Fact: Allan Rohan Crite

Allan Rohan Crite was a notable artist who sought to depict Black people as ordinary American citizens instead of sharecroppers…
Little Known Black History Fact: St. Martin de Porres

While several saints of the Catholic faith have celebrations connected to them, such as St. Patrick and St. Nicholas, a…
Rev. Al Sharpton Joins Stephon Clark’s Family In Hope To Change Police Policy

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Standing beside the family of a 22-year-old black man who was fatally shot by police a…
Little Known Black History Facts: Reggie Rutherford

Many in the entertainment industry are joined in mourning after news that veteran stage and operations manager Reggie Rutherford has…
Little Known Black History Fact: Black Characters In ‘Captain Marvel’

Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are no doubt still talking about the comic company’s latest hit, Captain Marvel, starring…
Little Known Black History Fact: Frankie Smith

The R&B and Funk world is gathered in remembrance of singer and songwriter, Frankie Smith. Best known for his funky…
Little Known Black History Fact: James A. Joseph

Former U.S. Ambassador to South Africa James A. Joseph celebrates a birthday this week. He is notable for being the…
Little Known Black History Fact: Laff Records

Laff Records was a West Coast-based recording label that featured many top comedians of the ‘60s and ‘70s. Specializing in…
Little Known Black History Fact: The First National Black Political Assembly

The first national black political assembly took place on march 10, 1972 in Gary, Indiana. Also known as the Gary…
Little Known Black History Fact: North Carolina A & State University

This coming weekend, all the “Aggies” across the nation will be joined in school pride, as it will mark the…