Harriet Jacobs was a former slave who penned an autobiography detailing her escape from an oppressive master who made…
The late William “Bill” G. Mays was a pioneering Indiana businessman who applied his resources to bring prominence to…
Lemuel Haynes is credited as the first credentialed Black clergyman in the United States, and is considered the first…
In modern times, despite poor record-keeping and erased histories, it has been revealed that enslaved African-Americans contributed far more than…
Bessie Stringfield, better known as the “Motorcycle Queen of Miami,” is a pioneering motorcyclist who broke down barriers for Black…
The Pacific Northwest is often seen as a region where racial tolerance might be expected and that opportunities for all…
Today, the Girls Scouts organization is made up of young girls from all races learning valuable life lessons, but that…
As many around the nation and the world prepare to celebrate the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation…
The late Natalie Hinderas was one of the first Black classical musicians to establish themselves in that world. Hinderas was…
Memorial Day holds a special place for many Americans, especially those who serve in the nation’s military. While past and…
Matthew James Perry Jr. first made history by becoming the first federally-appointed judge from the Deep South in 1976. Three…
The lore of the town of Nicodemus, Kansas began on April 18, 1877 when a group six former slaves and…
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