EDITOR’S NOTE: This is breaking news. BlackAmericaWeb.com will update this story as more news becomes available. The countdown to death row inmate Troy Anthony Davis’ execution continued Monday as Two defense lawyers say Georgia’s board of pardons has rejected a bid to spare the life of Troy Davis, who has attracted high-profile support for his claim […]
Historically black colleges and universities are at the forefront this week. Charged with educating the ancestors of slaves for more than 150 years, HBCUs have struggled to keep up their commitment, facing financial and accreditation issues. White House top advisor Valerie Jarrett, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Dr. John Silvanus Wilson, head of the […]
In 1957, nine black students integrated Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, despite the will of then-Gov. Orval Faubus. The students underwent extreme verbal and sometimes physical abuse after being admitted. Student Melba Patillo had acid thrown into her eyes. Others were spat on and confronted by students. The bravery of those nine Little […]
Cheryl White was the first black female jockey in the United States. She made her mark while riding her mother’s horse, Ace Reward. Though she finished last in her first race, she made her winning mark in countless races to come.  White’s father, Raymond White, was a noted owner and trainer at the tracks […]
