Black Independence Day, otherwise known as Juneteenth, represents freedom in many ways.
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is a holiday of notable significance for many African Americans. June 19, 1865, highlights the abolition of slavery in the state of Texas.
According to the official website, Juneteenth “is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.” A lot of people would take this time to hang out or relax with friends and family. But why not take this day to educate yourself or learn more about how far we’ve come […]
What was born out of emancipation in Texas has become a global celebration of Black freedom.
While gathering, organizing and/or protesting has historically the way folks would come together in celebration, with the current global pandemic it is suggested to pivot the plan. Here are some ways you can take action.
Bring out the piano keys as John Legend and Alicia Keys are helping celebrate our freedom.
"Lifting As We Climb" has long been the mission of African-American women.
Who was among the first African American engineer hired by DC , becoming the Urban Planner that designed Washington, DC’s Metro system? How affected by segregation were Blacks living in DC during the Renaissance? How does a Washington, DC native son become one of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen? These and many other questions are answered […]
Learn More About Our Black History Month HBCU Athlete Hall of Fame Honorees! Black History Month HBCU Athlete Spotlight: Walter Payton, Jackson State University Black History Month HBCU Athlete Spotlight: Wilma Rudolph, Tennessee State University Black History Month HBCU Athlete Spotlight: Andre Dawson, Florida A&M University Black History Month HBCU Athlete Spotlight: Doug Williams, Grambling […]
For Black History Month, we will spotlight some of the greatest athletes in Historically Black College and University History. Today we spotlight a woman who became the first Black woman to win a Tennis Grand Slam champion. Althea Gibson started her sports career at the age of 12 in 1939 playing Paddle tennis. Gibson quit […]