Alex Haley Took His Time — and Changed How Black History Is Told
Alex Haley wasn’t in a rush. Long before his name became tied to one of the most important books in American history, he was a young Black man listening closely…
The Black Press — Why Our Newspapers Mattered
A Press Built Out of Necessity Before social media, before 24-hour news cycles, and before mainstream outlets showed any consistent interest in Black life, Black communities built their own press.…
Nina Simone: When Music Became A Weapon
Nina Simone was never just an artist — she was a force. Born Eunice Kathleen Waymon in 1933, Simone was classically trained as a pianist and originally aspired to be…
Haiti Punished for Winning Independence
When Haiti became the world's first Black republic in 1804, it should have been a moment of global celebration. Instead, it became a warning. Haiti was born after formerly enslaved…
How Social Media Is Silencing Black Voices
Let’s be real — Black culture runs the internet. We create the dances, trends, slang, comedy, music, and challenges. We are the viral moment. But when it comes to visibility,…
Harlem Hellfighters — America’s Unsung Heroes
The legendary Harlem Hellfighters began as the 15th New York National Guard Regiment, an African-American National Guard unit formed in New York City.According to Wikipedia and Empire State Plaza, the…
Hidden Pharaohs Series, Vol. 1 Who Was King Tut?
A BPN Original | Written by Independent Rob This article marks the first entry in BPN’s “Hidden Pharaohs” series — exploring Africa’s ancient rulers whose names still echo through time…
It’s Time for Black-Owned Schools
Where are the Black Owned Schools When we talk about education in America, we hear about public schools, private schools, charter schools, and Catholic schools — but rarely Black-owned schools.…
Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr. Becomes an Astronaut
Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr. makes history On July 29, 1991, something amazing happened: Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr. became a NASA astronaut! He didn’t just stop there. Just four…