Carter G. Woodson is referred to as the “Father of Black History,” a fitting title considering his life’s work. The historian and author’s impact still resonates in modern times, so its worth taking a look back at his influential life on the last day of Black History Month. Woodson was born December 19, 1875 in […]
“If you want to learn how to celebrate Black history and culture during this month you can ask the Black students at this school instead of patronizing us with Koolaid, watermelon and ribs.” –Nia Harris, a student at New York University. What were folks at New York University thinking when they decided to serve students […]
Black music has sustained us since even before we arrived on American shores. It’s been our celebration, our satisfaction, our baby-making music, and even our call to action during slavery. Musicians move us through their music of course, but some of their personal stories have also been inspirational. Here are our choices of some of […]
You can never have enough Black history facts and stories to share. The impact of these stories and the people who committed their lives to change and help the African-American community is important. Corey Anthony Senior Vice President-Human Resources & Chief Diversity Officer for AT&T Services has created AT&T 28 Days: History by Us as a […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is marking African American History Month by pledging to make real the vision of “every American patriot” who fought and sacrificed for freedom. Trump celebrated the annual observance at a White House reception Tuesday and said this year’s theme is “African-Americans in times of war.” Trump shouts out […]
In the middle of Black History Month, the last thing you want to hear is someone hating on all the brilliance and beauty of our shining stars and their contributions. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what happened at one Bronx, New York middle school where the principal banned all Black History Month content from being taught. https://twitter.com/TheRoot/status/963294015104999425 […]
Black folks can find the humor in any given situation. As we celebrate traditional figures like Martin Luther King, Harriet Tubman and Malcolm X — let’s not forget the lesser known people who’ve also had an impact on African American culture today. https://twitter.com/MrFatmanSwag/status/961614190900400128 https://www.instagram.com/p/BeyCn6SFAzJ/?tagged=funnyblackhistory Hit the flip for more hilarious little known Black History […]
It’s Black History Month again and this year, we hope our coverage improves your mind or at least expands your reading choices. If you watch this space, you will see a weekly post with new recommendations for books that are classics you may already know or those that we think are well worth your time. […]
It’s Black History Month and Oleebo the Bootleg Warrior is excited to celebrate! On this Bootleg Movie Review, Oleebo reviews Darkest Hour. Don’t Miss Out! Follow The D.L. Hughley Show on Twitter and Instagram & Keep Up On Facebook Too!
They say that children are the future. And these adorable kids certainly make the future seem bright. In a video created by Eunique Jones Gibson, the creator of ‘Because of Them, We Can” whose photos of children dressed as civil rights icons went viral, a group of kids introduce Black History Month but as your […]
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont high school has raised a Black Lives Matter flag as part of a series of events on racism. The student-led move, part of Black History Month, in the Montpelier school that is less than 5 percent black has sparked some backlash, but school officials say they’ve received overwhelming support […]
2/1/18- Huggy wasn’t sure he was going to make it but Ben Carson made it to Black history month! In the spirit of Carson’s accomplishment and Black history month Huggy gives his own Black history fact. READ MORE STORIES ON BLACKAMERICAWEB.COM: GET THE HOTTEST STORIES STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX:
