Little Known Black History Facts

Little Known Black History Fact: Dr. Herman Branson

Dr. Herman Branson was a pioneering physicist who helped uncover the mysteries of the alpha helix protein structure, although his…

The names of James Chaney and Medgar Evers are well-known in civil rights lore as both men were killed while…

Born into slavery, Anna Julia Cooper had the odds stacked against her but rose above her circumstances. Today, 54 years…

The Mormon faith isn’t known for its diversity, as just six percent of its membership are of African-American or of…

Alfred Sam was a mysterious figure from West Africa who arrived in America to spearhead what became a failed back-to-Africa…

Jazz music has no shortage of eccentric characters among its ranks, and Rahsaan Roland Kirk was right in step with…

The Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 was a bold move by President Abraham Lincoln, but not necessarily based in good intentions.…

The story of Bass Reeves and the legend that he is the inspiration for The Lone Ranger character isn’t too…

The Jersey City Riots of 1964 began on this day, lasting for three nights before police quieted the skirmishes. While…

In the Christian ministry and in the realm of education, the late Dr. Benjamin E. Mays wielded wide influence on…

Ron Dellums enjoyed a long career as a U.S. Congressman before serving as Oakland’s third Black mayor. He died this…