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Little Known Black History Fact: Claudette Colvin

Rosa Parks and her defiant act of refusing to give up her seat in December 1955 in Montgomery, Ala. helped…

04.24.17
Little Known Black History Fact: William T. Coleman

William T. Coleman was a pioneering legal figure who argued major cases in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in…

04.03.17
Little Known Black History Fact: Congresswoman Maxine Waters

California Congresswoman Maxine Waters has become one of the most vocal critics of President Donald Trump, making her an enemy…

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Since 1975, the African Heritage Cultural Center has remained a hub of Black culture for residents from its base in…

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Little Known Black History Fact: Chuck Berry

LISTEN: The Tom Joyner Morning Show pays tribute to music icon Chuck Berry.  While Elvis Presley became the face of Rock…

03.20.17
Little Known Black History Fact: White Rose Mission

In the late 1800’s, young Black girls and women looking to escape the dearth of opportunities for education and jobs…

03.16.17
Little Known Black History Fact: Joni Sledge

The music world is mourning the loss of Sister Sledge vocalist Joni Sledge, who was found unresponsive in her Phoenix,…

03.13.17
Little Known Black History Fact: Hallie Quinn Brown

  Hallie Quinn Brown was an educator, author, and prominent moment of the women’s suffrage in the early 20th Century.…

03.10.17
Little Known Black History Fact: Marsha Hunt

Marsha Hunt made waves as a model in England by being the first Black model to grace the now-defunct high…

03.07.17
Little Known Black History Fact: Stephanie Johnson

Captain Stephanie Johnson is the first Black female captain for Delta Airlines, the second of her historic achievements as a…

03.06.17
Little Known Black History Fact: Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte celebrated his 90th birthday on March 1, reaching a milestone age where many would be glad to relax…

03.02.17
Little Known Black History Fact: Imelme Umana

In its 130-year history, the prestigious Harvard Law Review has never elected a Black woman to serve as president –…

03.01.17
Little Known Black History Fact: Leon Ware

The music world lost another of its bright stars in Leon Ware last Thursday, but the songwriter has left behind…

03.01.17
Little Known Black History Fact: Trayvon Martin

The shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin took place five years in Sanford, Fla., igniting a flurry of activism and…

12.21.17
Little Known Black History Fact: Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is a largely rural area of the state not immediately known for its connection to…

04.09.18
Little Known Black History Fact: Otis Boykin

Otis Boykin was an inventor responsible for many important electrical devices that are used in modern times, most notably the…

04.11.18
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