The early 1960s proved to be a turbulent time for African Americans due to the racist policies that limited their potential. One collective of voices…
The Million Man March (pictured throughout), one of the most moving and emotional moments ever in African-American history, took place on the grounds of the…
Considered one of the greatest comics of his era, Redd Foxx (pictured) and his death at the age of 68 in 1991 left a huge…
Pioneering political scientist, professor, and diplomat Dr. Ralph J. Bunche (pictured) overcame early hardships as a teenager, excelling as a high school and college student…
The events surrounding the controversial and moving spectacle of the “Little Rock Nine” still reverberates in the minds of many with its stark imagery and…
Celebrated Civil Rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. emerged as the premier spokesperson for the movement because his youth, oratory skill, and effective…
Celebrated African-American educator, author, speaker, and Republican presidential adviser Booker T. Washington (pictured) was known for his ability to communicate freely across the heavily divided racial lines…
The death of legendary West Coast rapper and actor Tupac “2pac” Shakur continues to reverberate throughout the hip-hop community 16 years later. Considering that his…
On this day 35 years ago, little did Alex Haley know that his groundbreaking dramatic miniseries, “Roots,” which traced his family’s roots, would garner nine Emmy Awards…
Virginia Slave Gabriel (often referred to as Gabriel Prosser) made his mark in history, after attempting to lead a slave rebellion that was upended by…
Beloved singer, entertainer, and songwriter Michael Jackson and his unfortunate passing in June of 2009 shocked the globe, with fans across various nations still mourning…
After appearing in small parts in film and television in the late ’80s to early ’90s, comedian, actor, and producer Martin Lawrence (pictured bottom, second…
