What It Was Like To Be At The March On Washington
The March on Washington in 1963 was a watershed moment in American and Black history, changing the lives of many who were there.
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What Is Blaxploitation?
Blaxploitation films made a splash in the 1970s. Both revered and reviled for its portrayal of Black men and women, the genre faded but its influence persists. -
Bayard Rustin's Relationship With MLK Explained
Bayard Rustin, who organized the 1963 Civil Rights March on Washington, had a complicated relationship with Martin Luther King Jr. Here's the story. -
Who Was Hannah Crafts, One Of The First Known Black Female Novelists In America?
Hannah Crafts is considered to be one of the first known Black female novelists in the United States. Let's dive into her fascinating backstory. -
Incredible True Stories Of Black Soldiers In The American Civil War
Often overlooked, Black soldiers were some of the most courageous participants of the American Civil war. These are a few of their incredible true stories. -
Why The Harlem Ballroom Scene Was Important To The Black And Latinx LGBTQ+ Community
The Harlem Ballroom Scene was and is important to the Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ community. Its cultural impact is also more ubiquitous than you may realize. -
The First Black Female Lawyer In America Was Born In The 1800s
Over 150 years ago, Charlotte E. Ray became the very first Black woman to graduate law school and be admitted to the bar in any state in the United States. -
Tina Bell: The 'Black Godmother' Of The Seattle Grunge Scene
Tina Bell: the 'Black Godmother' of the Seattle grunge scene never really got the credit she deserved for being a pioneer of the sound. -
Cheryl Browne: The First Black Contestant In The Miss America Pageant
Cheryl Browne was the first Black contestant in the Miss America pageant after the organization changed a rule that said only white women could compete. -
The Tragic Career Of Joe Gilliam, The NFL's First Opening Day Black Starting Quarterback
Often forgotten among iconic Super Bowl-winning individuals is quarterback Joe Gilliam, who mostly served as a backup to Terry Bradshaw in his four-year career. -
The Relationship Of Black Panther Founders Bobby Seale And Huey P. Newton Explained
The relationship of Black Panther founders Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton explained -
How Earth, Wind & Fire Became Symbols Of Black Emancipation
Earth, Wind & Fire became famous for producing catchy music, but is also an iconic band that became a symbol of Black emancipation. -
Black Nationalist Leader Marcus Garvey Read His Own Obituary Shortly Before His Death
Black nationalist leader Marcus Garvey read his obituary before his actual death, when it was accidentally published in a newspaper. -
Who Was Ora Washington, The First Black Woman Tennis Superstar?
Ora Washington became an African-American tennis titan in the '20s and '30s when the U.S. was still segregated, long before the civil rights movement began. -
The Last Surviving Black Americans Who Were Born Into Enslavement
After the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863, slavery was outlawed. But for the last-surviving Black Americans born into slavery, its brutal legacy continued. -
Black Panther: The Real-Life Inspirations For Wakanda
Wakanda, the fictitious location of the Marvel smash-hit "Black Panther," draws on many aspects of African culture. Here are a few of those inspirations. -
Why A Group Of Black Psychiatrists Wanted Racism Defined As A Mental Disorder
Claiming a new mental illness, in general, incites debate, but this is especially true with an issue as politically barbed as racial prejudice. -
Martin Luther King Jr's Relationship With Folk Icon Joan Baez Explained
The folk music era brought issues of social justice to the attention of a broad audience, with artists who not only sang, but acted on their convictions. -
America's First Black Millionaires
A remarkable handful of Black Americans managed to become incredibly wealthy and successful over 100 years ago despite organized efforts to hold them down. -
The Untold Truth Of The Kingdom Of Dahomey
By the mid-1700s, one kingdom had achieved a near-monopoly on the most important hub of the slave trade. This is the untold truth of the Kingdom of Dahomey. -
The Sad Reason The University Of Alabama Expelled Its First Black Student In 1956
The University of Alabama expelled its first black student in 1956, and the reasons are extremely sad. Here's why the student was expelled. -
Black Panther's Dora Milaje Were Inspired By Real African Female Warriors
Many do not know that while the Dora Milaje may be a work of fiction, they were inspired by real women, who were certainly larger than life. -
The True Story Behind The First Black Woman To Serve In The US Army
In 1866, Cathay Williams enlisted in the United States Army — as a man. Read on for the fascinating story of the first Black woman to serve in the U.S. Army. -
The Untold Truth Of The Harlem Renaissance
Nearly a century on, the impact of the Harlem Renaissance endures, but there are still facts, events, and names you might not know. Here's its untold truth. -
The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Toni Morrison
Author and cultural icon Toni Morrison lived through many tragedies. Keep reading to find all about the tragic real-life story of Toni Morrison. -
How Bruce Lee's Last Film Helped Spawn The First Black Martial Arts Star
Some people might not be too familiar with how kung fu cinema came to be and its connections with another genre: blaxploitation. -
How Bobby Hutton's Murder Was A Turning Point For The Black Panthers
Bobby Hutton was a 17-year-old Black Panther Party member who was killed in a confrontation with the police.
