February 21, 2023Racial differences in household wealth between Black and White Americans represent historical and present-day inequities in the United States; signaling…
February 21, 2023On February 20, 1900, Black inventor John F. Pickering was granted a patent for an "Air Ship" (blimp), significantly improving…
February 20, 2023Black inventor Powell Johnson is credited with developing the first known functional protective eyewear. Click the link to learn more…
February 20, 2023The Three Fifths Compromise is sometimes mistakenly interpreted as indicating that enslaved Black Americans were considered to be only three-fifths…
February 19, 2023The Biloxi Wade-In civil rights protests were held on the beaches of Biloxi Mississippi from 1959-1963. Click the link to…
February 17, 2023African-American scientist Dennis W. Weatherby created the chemical formula for Cascade dish detergent. Click the link to learn more or…
February 15, 2023In 1924, the Omega Psi Phi fraternity played a key role in launching the first “Negro History Week” that we…
February 14, 2023Happy Valentine's Day to all of our blog and podcast followers! What a perfect day to declare our love for…
February 13, 2023In 1951, Matt “Mack” Ingram was jailed for “reckless eyeballing” (improperly looking at a white person with sexual intent). Click…
February 12, 2023The trailblazing African-American aviator Bessie Coleman is a well-known figure in history. Following in her footsteps were Willa Brown and…
Celebrating 10 Years Of Black History: Special Delivery!
