by Forest Parks | Mar 29, 2017 | Did You Know, DYK
A lot of older songs, stories and rhymes have a dark past and come from an era where openly teaching kids to be racist was not frowned upon. You could argue that not much has changed but it’s shocking to learn the original words to some of these rhymes. Atlanta...
by James Washington | Mar 17, 2017 | Did You Know, Modern History
Myron Rolle, was No. 1 in the US, played football, but did not want to be known as another athlete. He was a First Team Freshman All-American in 2006 and won the third All-America team and the second All-ACC team honors in 2008, his last season in Tallahassee. Myron...
by James Washington | Mar 17, 2017 | Did You Know, News
People of all ages, backgrounds, economic stations and geographical locations love the music of Michael Jackson. And despite all his record sells and celebrated musical accomplishments, you may not be aware of his dominance in the industry as the King of Pop. The...
by Forest Parks | Mar 7, 2017 | Did You Know, DYK, History
There is no end to the atrocious ways in which black people were treated at the hands of whites. This is not a “feel sorry for us” sob story or anything like that. It’s fact that the torture and trauma caused by the history of many black people in...
by Candace | Feb 28, 2017 | DYK
How did Marcus Garvey organize and mobilize millions of people of African descent worldwide with no internet? With no internet Marcus Garvey assembled millions of black people all around the world with an agenda to improve their own situation instead of waiting for...
by Forest Parks | Feb 28, 2017 | Did You Know, DYK
There have only been 9-confirmed foreign Samurai in Japan’s history. And the first of those was a black man. This Afro-Samurai, most likely from Mozambique, served under Japanese hegemon and warlord Oda Nobunaga from 1581 until 1592. He originally arrived in...
by James Washington | Feb 24, 2017 | Did You Know, DYK, History, News
Black soldiers tested as human guinea pigs in World War II Black soldiers were used as human guinea pigs in chemical experiments during World War II, by the USA. In order to test chemical weapons, which cause lung and skin problems, about 60,000 black soldiers were...
by Candace | Feb 20, 2017 | DYK
Since the inception of the band, The Beatles have created quite a niche for themselves, they have enthralled their die-hard fans. A document surfaced a few years ago that portrays them in an even finer light. They are shown rejecting a contract providing unwarranted...
by Randall Barnes | Feb 15, 2017 | A List Categories, Black Inventors, Business, DYK, News
During Black History Month, we often celebrate the innovations that savvy black inventors have made throughout the years. From the traffic light to the Super Soaker, black people have always used our resourcefulness to make the world a better place. But our...
by Candace | Feb 14, 2017 | DYK
Have you ever of Helen Williams? Helen Williams is the first African American fashion model. Her beauty, style and grace are undeniable. She opened the door of opportunity for Beverly Johnson, Naomi Campbell, and Tyra Banks. As a teen Williams was obsessed with...
