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Katherine Johnson, NASA Mathematician Dead at 101
Reading time: 1 minutesKatherine Johnson, NASA Mathematician who inspired the "HIdden Figures" movie has died. She was 101. Click the link to learn…
Beverly Bond: The Trailblazer Behind “Black Girls Rock”
Reading time: 2 minutesBeverly Bond is the founder and creator of “Black Girls Rock”. Click the link to learn more.Mahalia Jackson: Serious About Securing The Bag!!
Reading time: 2 minutesMahalia Jackson ushered in the "golden age" of gospel music. Click the link to learn more.
Dr. George Herman Canady: African American Psychologist Who Explored The Impact of Bias In IQ Testing
Reading time: 2 minutesDr. George Herman Canady was a trailblazing African American psychologist who explored the impact of bias in IQ testing. Click…
Madame CJ Walker Quote
Reading time: 1 minutesMadame CJ Walker Quote: "I am not merely satisfied in making money for myself. For I am endeavoring to provide…
The District of Columbia Emancipation Act of 1862: Reparations For Washington DC Slave Owners
Reading time: 3 minutesThe call for descendants of the enslaved to receive reparations has been fiercely debated. However, in order to keep DC…
“Ballad of Birmingham” By Dudley Randall
Reading time: 3 minutesThe "Ballad Of Birmingham" is a powerful poem written by African American poet Dudley Randall. Click the link to learn…
Dr. Charles Henry Turner: African American Educator, Zoologist, and Researcher
Reading time: 2 minutesDr. Charles Henry Turner (1867-1923) was a scholar and educator. He was the first African American to receive a Ph.D.…
Location, Location, Location: The Cost of Racism for Businesses In Black Neighborhoods
Reading time: 5 minutesNew research on businesses in black neighborhoods (whether black-owned or not) suggest that racism is negatively impacting their revenue growth. …
Emmy Award-Winning Actress Ja’Net Dubois “Willona Woods” of Good Times Has Died At Age 74
Reading time: 2 minutesAfrican American Actress, Ja’Net Dubois best known for her role as Willona Woods on Good Times has died. Click the…
The Life and Legacy of Thurgood Marshall: First African American U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Reading time: 6 minutesThe life and legacy of Thurgood Marshall are truly remarkable! Click the link to learn some lesser know facts about…