Today in Black History: Sandra Bland Died Behind Bars After Traffic Stop Five Years Ago #NeverForget

On this date in 2015, an extremely troubling and disheartening story broke out of Waller County,…

Today In Black History: Civil Rights Icon Malcolm X Is Assassinated On February 21, 1965

52 years ago today, February 21, 1965, the civil rights activist and leader, Malcolm X, was…

Today in Black History: Celebrating the Life of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad

As this year’s Black History month begins to come to a close, we remember the legacy…

Best Music Moments in #BHM: ‘I Believe I Can Fly’ Wins 3 Grammy Awards

On this day in Black History, R&B superstar R. Kelly won three Grammy Awards for his timeless…

Celebrating Black History: Happy Birthday Dr. W.E.B. DuBois

Today in Black History we celebrate the birth of American author, sociologist, historian, and civil rights…

Hip Hop Moments in #BHM: Happy Birthday Lupe Fiasco

On this day in Black History we celebrate the birth of one of Hip Hop’s most…

Today In Black History: Celebrating Nat King Cole

On this day in Black History we celebrate the life of famed American musician, Nat King…

Today in Black History: NAACP Founded 105 Years Ago

On this day in Black History the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was…

Today in Black History: Nelson Mandela Released From Prison

On this day in Black history, international peacemaker, humanitarian, voice of reason, and first President of South…

Today in Black History: Celebrating the Life of Paul Laurence Dunbar

On this day in Black History we celebrate the life of great American poet Paul Laurence…

We Will Not Forget You: Happy Birthday, Sandra Bland

Sandra Bland is a woman whose story has been heard by and touched millions across the…

Today in Black History: Celebrating Hank Aaron’s Birthday

Today [February 5th] for Black History Month we celebrate the birth of baseball legend Henry Louis…

Today In Black History: Celebrating Rosa Parks’ Birthday

On this day in Black History one of the most influential people involved in the Civil…

Today in Black History: 15th Amendment Ratified in 1870

Today in Black History is just as important as it is relevant to current events. On…

Celebrating Black History: Negro Baseball League Founded Today In 1886

Today in Black History [February 3] the first substantial Negro Baseball League was founded in 1920. The…

Today In Black History: Celebrating Sculptor William Artis

In celebration of Black History Month, we honor American sculptor William Ellisworth Artis, who was born…

Celebrating Langston Hughes’ Birthday [February 1, 1902]

As we celebrate Black History Month, we honor American poet, novelist, and playwright Langston Hughes, who…