U.S. Congressman John Lewis Honored With Statue That Replaces Confederate Monument In Georgia
On Aug. 24, a new statue honoring late U.S. Congressman John Lewis was unveiled in the Atlanta suburb of Decatur.…
60 Years After Fannie Lou Hamer Was Denied A Convention Seat, Harris Set To Make History
On Aug. 22, 1964, Mississippi civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer delivered an iconic speech at the Democratic National Convention, taking…
Compton Honors Black Marine Who Gave Up His Life To Save His Fellow Marines In 1967
Compton will memorialize a local Medal of Honor recipient by naming a post office after him. U.S. Marine Corps Private First-Class James…
Black Health Educator, Karol V. Brown, Launches Harriet Tubman-Inspired TV Show To Empower Girls
Celebrated author and health educator Karol V. Brown proudly announces her latest book, The Harriet Tubman Way: An Inspirational Guide to…
UPS Driver From Georgia Saves Elderly Woman Who Passed Out Because Of The Extreme Heat
Raheem Cooper, an African American UPS driver from Valdosta, Georgia is being celebrated for his quick and selfless actions that…
Gabon Celebrates 64th National Day In D.C., Highlighting Diplomatic Ties and Future Plans
In Washington, D.C., the 64th Anniversary of Gabon's National Day was marked with a celebration hosted by H.E. Noël Nelson…
Black Teen From Virginia Named TIME’s 2024 Kid Of The Year For Inventing Potential Cancer Treating Body Soap
Black Virginia teen who won $25,000 for inventing a soap that could one day treat and prevent multiple forms of…
Wally Amos, The Brilliant Black Man Who Was Robbed Of The Famous Amos Brand He Created In 1975, Dies At 88
Wallace "Wally" Amos, the brilliant mind behind the beloved Famous Amos chocolate chip cookie brand, has sadly passed away at…