Little Known Black History Fact: Claudette Colvin

Rosa Parks and her defiant act of refusing to give up her seat in December 1955 in Montgomery, Ala. helped…
04.24.17

Little Known Black History Fact: Chuck Berry

While Elvis Presley became the face of Rock ‘N’ Roll, the true genius behind the art form was Chuck Berry.…
02.02.21

Little Known Black History Fact: Imelme Umana

In its 130-year history, the prestigious Harvard Law Review has never elected a Black woman to serve as president –…
02.02.21

Little Known Black History Fact: Raye Montague

The overwhelming success of the film Hidden Figures, starring Taraji P. Henson, highlighted three African-American women who were instrumental in…
02.02.21

Little Known Black History Fact: Oscar Holmes

Oscar Holmes broke three color barriers in his lifetime, although he never set out to become a pioneer. Holmes was…
02.02.21

Little Known Black History Fact: Grant Fuhr

Grant Fuhr was once referred to by hockey great Wayne Gretzky as the best goalie to ever play in the…
02.02.21

Little Known Black History Fact: Ada Louis Sipuel

The case of Sipuel v. The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma laid the early groundwork for other…
02.02.21

Little Known Black History Fact: Ricky Harris

Ricky Harris and his 20-year plus career had its shares of ups and downs, but the comedian and actor’s comic…
12.30.16

Little Known Black History Fact: Robert C. Weaver,…

Dr. Robert C. Weaver worked many years on the state, local and federal level as a quiet cog in the…
07.03.19

Little Known Black History Fact: Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon was one of the early leaders of the Jazz Fusion movement of the late ’60’s and early ’70’s.…
12.28.16

Little Known Black History Fact: The First Intercollegiate…

The first intercollegiate football contest between Black colleges took place on this day in 1892. Biddle College, now Johnson C.…
12.27.16

Little Known Black History Fact: Sonequa Martin-Green

Fans of the long-running Star Trek franchise will be witness to a new era next year. A new spin-off series,…
02.02.21

Little Known Black History Fact: Viola Desmond

Viola Irene Desmond became a part of Canadian history for her defiant act in 1946 against a racist movie theater’s…
02.02.21

Little Known Black History Fact: Josh Gibson

    Over the course of its history, The Negro Leagues spawned a series of baseball legends with many going…
02.02.21