James Brown was the Godfather of Soul. But not only was he a master of soul music, he was a pioneer of funk music. And the man could dance. He was a true entertainer. Your faves could only hope to… Continue Reading
When I think of rock and roll, I don’t think of that poser, Elvis. I think of Little Richard. Your fave’s got nothing on him. Little Richard is an icon. A legend. He helped make rock and roll what it… Continue Reading
If you’ve never heard of the Jackson 5, then you need to leave this planet. Like, get on one of those planned trips to Mars and never come back. Seriously. The Jackson 5 are legendary, a classic cross genre band.… Continue Reading
In the second half of February, we’ll be focusing more on the entertainment/art side of Black History. I think Muhammad Ali serves as the perfect bridge. Ali was one of the greatest boxer in the world, but his fight for… Continue Reading
The Million Man March was a political demonstration in Washington, DC, on October 16, 1995. The goal of the March was to promote Black values and unity. For some, the journey there may have been as important the destination. Get… Continue Reading
Coretta Scott King and Betty Shabazz were taking care of things in America, but Winnie Mandela was holding things down in South Africa. Mandela is the former wife of Nelson Mandela. She is known for her vocal activism and… Continue Reading
Contrary to some people’s belief, slavery was not just some unpaid work. It wasn’t this synergy where slavemasters provided free room and board for some help around the house. It was a terror, one that many slaves would do whatever… Continue Reading
If you let history books tell the tale, integration was the answer to all of Black people’s problems. It was the end of racism. Unfortunately, that wasn’t remotely true. Black people were still victims of racism, whether you were a… Continue Reading
Even after slavery ended, for years many Black people were relegated to domestic work. They took what they could get and made the best of it. Some even worked at The White House. Eugene Allen was one such butler. The… Continue Reading
Black excellence is as old as man. Even with all the horrors that slavery and white supremacy has brought, the achievements and talents of Black people haven’t been stifled. During World War II, the military was still segregated. This… Continue Reading
