Little Known Black History Fact: Pearl Primus

The late Pearl Primus was a dancer, choreographer, and anthropologist who helped bring the beauty of African dance to American…
11.29.18
LIttle Known Black History Fact: John Stanford

In his short time as Seattle Public School’s first Black superintendent, Gen. John Stanford made a significant impact, especially on…
11.28.18
Little Known Black History Month: Dr. Olivia J. Hooker

Dr. Olivia J. Hooker turned 103 years of age this past February and in that same month in 1945, she…
11.27.18
Little Known Black History Facts: National Medical Association

The National Medical Association was founded on November 26, 1895 in Atlanta, Ga. Today it is known as the National…
11.26.18
Little Known Black History Facts: Robert ‘Duck’ Mallard

Seventy years ago in Lyons, Ga., a Black man was murdered in front of his family by a violent White…
11.21.18
Little Known Black History Fact: George Edwin Taylor

According to some reports, George Edwin Taylor was the first Black person selected by a political party to run for…
11.20.18
Little Known Black History Fact: Kristine Guillaume

For the first time in its 145th year in existence, the student newspaper of Harvard University has named its first…
11.19.18
Little Known Black History Fact: W.C. Handy

While W.C. Handy didn’t invent the blues, he most certainly helped propel it to wider audiences. Today is the composer…
11.16.18
Little Known Black History Fact: Willie O’Ree

Willie O’Ree, the first Black player to play in the National Hockey League, was recently inducted into the Hockey Hall…
11.15.18
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Little Known Black History Fact: The National Dental Association

The National Dental Association is a professional organization that represents minority dentists, and is the largest of its kind. On…
11.14.18
Little Known Black History Fact: Colorado And The Thirteenth Amendment

While Juneteenth is largely celebrated as a holiday among African-Americans to signal the end of slavery, the practice did not…
11.13.18
Little Known Black History Fact: Wally Triplett

Wally Triplett achieved a number of firsts during his collegiate and professional football career, including becoming the first African-American starter…
11.12.18