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Love Over Hate: A Celebration of Loving Day America may be the “land of the free,” but the right to love is relatively new. On June 12, 1967, the United States Supreme Court made the decision to strike down all anti-miscegenation laws. Today, Loving Day, is the 50th anniversary of this court decision and a…
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If you don’t know who Derek Redmond is, after watching this video, it should be hard to forget him. One of Britain’s most famous athletes is Derek Redmond. In 1985 when he broke the 400m British record achieving a time of 44.82 seconds. He is a World and European relay champion. Having broken the British…
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Books, podcasts, apps are just a few ways for people to learn more about African American history. Visiting museums is another great idea. Fortunately, there are tons of museums that feature influential leaders in the Black community. Listed below are just three African American museums to help inspire you. Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum…
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How many Black inventors can you name? Everyone knows about George Washington Carver and his peanut inventions—from peanut milk to peanut paper—but what about the others? African Americans have come up with some amazing inventions over the years. For Black History Month, we’ve listed three amazing inventors and their unique stories. Thomas L. Jennings On…
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Black History Month is coming to a close today, but that doesn’t mean you should stop learning new facts or commemorating heroes. African American history should be celebrated year round, in and outside the classroom. And with a few Mindful tips, you can do just that. Mindful Black History Tips Listed below are four tips…
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Reading books is one of the most common ways people celebrate Black History Month and for good reason—it’s a wonderful way to relax while expanding your knowledge. Listed below are five book suggestions for your February reading list. Reading List for Black History Month SLAVERY AND THE FIGHT FOR FREEDOM Incidents in the Life of…
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Then you can thank the creator and executive producer Shona Rhimes. Shonda Rhimes is the “first African-American woman to create and executive produce a top-ten network series.” Rhimes has created hits like Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice, and Scandal. She has received a GLAAD Media Award, a Writers Guild of America Awards, NAACP Image Awards and a Producers Guild Award. Our country celebrates Black History…
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Harriet Tubman is an epic historical figure and our shero. She lead an untold number of slaves to freedom, was a nurse, scout, and spy for the Union Army during the Civil War. She helped free 700 South Carolinian slaves in an armed raid. Harriet led innumerable slaves out of darkness, slavery, and bondage to…
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Activist and leader, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela died on April 2nd. Her death was felt by millions of people who loved and admired her. Tomorrow, April 14th, Mandela will be laid to rest after a state funeral. With all of her hard work and dedication to South Africans, many people are asking: “Isn’t t time for an…
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The murder of Marielle Franco, a Brazilian city councilor, was a shock not just to Brazil, but the entire world. People everywhere are expressing their sorrow and anger. Demonstrators have marched in the streets of Brazil’s largest cities and #MariellePresente (“Marielle Is Here”) has trended on social media. “The end of the Military Police!” –…
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