Civil Rights
Almost 40% of Slaveowners in America Were White Women
White women had a much bigger role in American slavery than most people think. In fac…
History & Exploration
The First Black Medal of Honor Winner: William Carney
There have been 88 Black Medal of Honor winners, and William Carney was the first t…
Writing & Publishing
4 Influential Black Playwrights Throughout History
Art often imitates life and that is indeed the case with many stage plays and music…
Sports & Entertainment
4 Black Screenwriters You Should Know About
We all have a favorite TV show - one that we can’t wait to watch every week. We bec…
Writing & Publishing
Dr. Carter G. Woodson: Historian, Publisher, Pioneer
At a time when no one cared about documenting African-American contributions to the…
Sports & Entertainment
Modern Black Film Directors Who Are Flipping the Script
Hollywood has a long history of overlooking the stories of Black people. These mode…
Music & Arts
4 Black Artists Whose Works Have Been in Museums
Since a picture is worth a thousand words, some might say that art is one of the gr…
Education & Politics
The Untold Story of the All-Black Army Unit That Protected Hawaii During World War II
During World War II, the 369th Infantry Regiment stationed in Hawaii was made up enti…
Health & Science
3 Impactful Black Figures in Medicine
The road to becoming a physician requires self-sacrifice, patience, and conviction.…
History & Exploration
Meet the First Black Woman to Have Traveled to Every Country and Continent in the World
Many people dream of traveling around the world but only a few could really achieve…
