“We have an issue here that I call the projection and image of history. History has been down-played in this society. History has a poor reputation; often it is looked upon by too many people as essentially a set of dates and events. People ask: ‘Why should I study these events; what does it have […]
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The Importance Of Knowing Your History: Part 1
“The study of history cannot be a mere celebration of those who struggled on our behalf. We must be instructed by history and should transform history into concrete reality, into planning and development, into the construction of power and the ability to ensure our survival as a people. If not, Black History Month becomes an […]
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“…Abraham Bolden, who in 1961, had been the first Black man ever assigned to the secret service detail guarding American presidents. In May 1964, Bolden made an attempt to contact the Warren Commission concerning two matters he felt should be brought to light: (1) A rumored plot to assassinate JFK at a college football game […]
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At the 1968 Olympics, held at a Mexico City stadium, 200-meter-record-setting gold medalist Tommie Smith, along with 200-meter-race bronze medalist, John Carlos, gave the “black-power salute” on the podium when receiving their medals. Both of the Olympians also accepted their medals shoeless, with their feet covered with black socks. The world-class athletes stated that the […]
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According to biography’s website, Jackie Robinson played football for the Honolulu Bears before he became a professional baseball player. Tweet
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On August 19, 1884, M.C. Harney invented the latern lamp. This lamp became a substitute to candles as a light source when there was no daylight. Tweet
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Inventor A.W. Martin invented the door lock. Tweet
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Joseph N. Jackson invented the programmable remote control for television. Tweet
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Pearl Primus was an acclaimed dancer and choreographer who is credited with bringing African dance to American audiences. She was also an anthropologist who received a PhD in anthropology from New York University. Tweet
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In 1954, Barbara Jordan lead the all-Black Texas Southern University debate team. This team beat Harvard’s team in a debate. Tweet
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