The Rosewood Massacre: A Forgotten Town, Remembered 100 Years Later
Rosewood - In January 1923, the small, prosperous Black town of Rosewood, Florida, was burned to the ground. We have to acknowledge this as one of the worst racially motivated…
Today in Black History: The Birth of Barack Obama
On August 4, 1961, Barack Hussein Obama II was born in Honolulu, Hawaii.Obama would go on to make history as the 44th President of the United States. He served two…
1944 Philadelphia Transit Strike: When Racism Halted a City
In August 1944, Philadelphia was brought to a standstill—not by war, but by a battle over race and power. The Philadelphia Transit Strike, which lasted from August 1 to August…
Remembering The Day Slavery abolition in the British Empire
On August 1, 1834, the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 officially went into effect across the British Empire. This historic day is now commemorated as Emancipation Day. It marked the…
Buffalo Soldiers: America’s First Black Warriors of the West
📜 Who Were the Buffalo Soldiers? The Buffalo Soldiers were originally members of the 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments, which were formed in 1866 following the Civil War. Soon after, the 24th…
Constance Baker Motley First Black Borough President in 1965
In July 1965, Constance Baker Motley made history. She did not make it through a protest, but with a pen and the decisive support of the people. She was sworn in…
How Instacart Exploits Black and Brown Communities
The Harsh Reality: How Instacart Exploits Black and Brown Communities for Cheap Labor In recent years, gig economy platforms like Instacart have promoted themselves as flexible ways to earn money.…
Breaking the Silence: Addressing Mental Health in the Black Community
Mental health is a vital component of our overall well-being. However, for far too long, it has remained a taboo topic within the Black community. The result? Generations of unspoken…
Walter Payton: A Legacy of Greatness On and Off the Field
On July 25, 1954, Walter Payton was born in Columbia, Mississippi — a small-town boy who would grow up to become one of the greatest players in NFL history. Known…
Remembering The Young Life of Emmett Till On This Day
Remembering Emmett Till. On July 25, 1941, Emmett Louis Till was born in Chicago, Illinois. At just 14 years old, Emmett would become an enduring symbol of racial injustice in…