Ted Watkins
Born into poverty and racial segregation in Meridian, Mississippi in 1912, Ted Watkins became a civil rights and union activist and led an anti-poverty agency...
Author : joe bodego
Charles Joseph “Buddy” Bolden
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Charles Joseph “Buddy” Bolden, born on September 6, 1877, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Alice and Westmore Bolden, stands as one of the most influential...
Hercules Posey
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Hercules Posey, also known simply as Hercules, was an enslaved African man owned by George Washington, the first President of the United States. Born around...
Stephanie St. Clair
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Stephanie St. Clair, a woman of remarkable tenacity and resilience, left an indelible mark on the landscape of Harlem’s underground economy in the early 20th...
Winston Elliott Scott
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Winston Elliott Scott is a former NASA astronaut and retired U.S. Navy captain. He has logged over 24 days in space, including three spacewalks totaling...
James Reese Europe
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James Reese Europe, born on February 22, 1880, was an American musician, composer, and bandleader who played a significant role in the development of jazz...
Kweisi Mfume
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Kweisi Mfume, whose birth name is Frizzell Gerald Gray, is an American politician and civil rights advocate. He was born on October 24, 1948, in...
Reverend Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr
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Reverend Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr. is an African-American pastor and theologian who gained national attention in 2008 due to his association with then-Senator Barack...
Charley Pride
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Charley Pride was one of the most successful and influential country music artists of all time. He was also the first Black superstar in a...
Associated Negro Press
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The Associated Negro Press (ANP) was the first American news service that catered specifically to the African American community. It was founded in 1919 by...