by Freddie Ra | Apr 30, 2016 | Profiles in Black History
Benjamin Banneker was born in 1731 on a farm along the Patapsco River, about 10 miles from Baltimore, to a free mulatto mother and an African father who had purchased his way out of slavery. He spent most of his young life on the farm, going off to a Quaker school in...
by Freddie Ra | Apr 29, 2016 | Black 365
The 365 Black History serious is designed to give our community a chance to learn and appreciate the achievement, struggles and experience of our ancestors, inventors, business people, scientific, educators, children and more. On April 29th in Black History: Macon B....
by Freddie Ra | Apr 28, 2016 | Africa, Profiles in Black History
The history of Songhai can be traced back to the 17th century under a long line of Dias (Kings or Emperors). After Mali lost its power, Songhai was there to assume its role as the last of the Great Three ancient West African empires. Askia Mohammed, born Muhammad Ture...
by Freddie Ra | Apr 28, 2016 | Africa, Profiles in Black History
Born in 1892 near Harer, Haile Selassie I was the last emperor of Ethiopia (1930-1974) and a grandnephew of Emperor Menelik II. In 1916, he ousted Menelik’s successor, Lij Iyasu, replacing him with Zauditu, the old emperor’s daughter. Selassie succeeded...
by Freddie Ra | Apr 27, 2016 | Africa, Blog, Did You Know, Profiles in Black History
Mali was the second of the “Great Three” ancient West African kingdoms whose history can be traced back to Paleolithic times through rock paintings, carvings and other finds – all of this goes back before its known record, 600 A.D. – 1,400 A.D....
by Freddie Ra | Apr 26, 2016 | Black 365
It’s important to remember your history and heritage, especially in a time when the “powers that be” are trying to white wash us out of history. It appears the life and story of the Queen of Sheba is no different. However, we are here to set the...
by Freddie Ra | Apr 26, 2016 | Black 365
Septima Poinsette Clark is popularly known as the Grandmother of the American Civil Rights Movement. During her days, Septima remained a civil rights activities and an educator. Septima played an important role in the voting rights of African-Americans. Clark worked...
by Krystal | Apr 24, 2016 | Black 365, News
First lady Michelle Obama delivered a very powerful, politically charged commencement speech at Jackson State University on April 23, 2014 to about 800 graduates. She also used this platform to also target the recently passed religious freedom bill in the state of...
by Krystal | Apr 12, 2016 | Business, Modern History, Positivity
In 2014, Kayla and Keonna Davis were having a hard time finding a job until their mother told them to stop begging for a job and to become their own bosses. Since then, they have been planning and networking to find KD Hair Supply located in Moreno Valley, CA. At 21...
by Anthony Thomas | Apr 11, 2016 | Black 365, History
Every few years a rumor circulates around the web that Jack Johnson, the first African American heavyweight champion, invented and filed a patent for a wrench that was later dubbed the “monkey wrench” by bitter and racist white people. A quick trip to...
