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James Reese Europe: The Martin Luther King Of Music
Reading time: 6 minutesJames Reese Europe was a decorated African American war veteran, composer and band leader; a true unsung pioneer of the…Fats Domino dies at age 89
Reading time: 1 minutesFats Domino dies at age 89. Click the link to learn more.Robert Guillaume Dies At Age 89
Reading time: 1 minutesActor, Robert Guillaume, dies at age 89. Click the link to learn more.Michelle Obama: Dropping Knowledge
Reading time: 1 minutes"If you're afraid to use your voice, give up your seat at the table." -Michelle Obama
Black Mail Fast Fact: Coffee 1st Discovered In Ethiopia
Reading time: 1 minutesCoffee originated in Ethiopia! Click to learn more.
Black Mail Fast Fact: 1st African American Museum In The U.S.
Reading time: 1 minutesThe first African American Museum was founded in 1868! Click the link to learn more.
Jeffrey Nash: Inventor of The Juppy Baby Walker
Reading time: 3 minutesIn 2008, Jeffrey Nash invented the Juppy Baby Walker to provide a safer/easier alternative for teaching babies to walk. Click…
Dr. Catrise L. Austin: Dentist To The Stars
Reading time: 2 minutesDr. Catrise Austin: COO of NYC Cosmetic and General Dentistry is a successful New York dentist specializing in cosmetic and…Dr. Catrise L. Austin: Dentist To The Stars
Reading time: 2 minutesDr. Catrise Austin: COO of NYC Cosmetic and General Dentistry is a successful New York dentist specializing in cosmetic and…Black Mail Fast Fact: The First Woman Inducted Into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
Reading time: 1 minutesAll Hail The Queen Of Soul!
Lynching Postcards: Death and Torture Captured on Film and Sold For Profit
Reading time: 2 minutesBlack History: Special Delivery!! Note: This blog post may contain images that may be disturbing. At the very end of…