History
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The Real Story Behind the Young Life and Tragic Death of Emmett Till
14-year-old Emmett Till was killed after being falsely accused of flirting with a white woman in Mississippi. 70 years after his death, we’re looking at the story surrounding the tragic event.
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The African Pope Behind Easter That You Never Heard of
African-born Pope Victor I (c. 189–199 AD) pushed for Easter to be celebrated on Sundays and shaped early Christian practices, leaving a legacy that still shows up in how we honor the holiday today.
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All You Need To Know About Winnie Mandela’s Extraordinary and Turbulent Life
In honor of women’s history month, we’re telling you all about the life of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the Mother of South Africa’s Nation.
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John Brown: The White Man Who Black People Have Loved Throughout history
In a time when the world feels split, white allies seem nil, and America still refuses to vote slavery as its greatest crime, a new generation is rediscovering John Brown, the white man who gave his life for Black liberation.
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Genealogist Helps Activist Angela Davis Discover Her Family’s Shocking Origins in the U.S.
EXCLUSIVE: Activist Angela Davis got a huge surprise about her family tree during an episode of “Finding Your Roots.” We talked to the genealogist behind the shocking revelation.
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Take a Peek Inside America’s Most Notorious Southern Plantation Mansions
The Nottoway plantation home was only one of many beautiful southern mansions with grisly backstories.
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16 of the Most Powerful Civil Rights Activists, Ever
As part of our on-going power series, we explore the most impactful Civil Rights activists in American history, from Fannie Lou Hammer to Fred Hampton.
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Inside The Homes of Black History Legends
Madame C.J. Walker, MLK Jr. and more. Looking for historic estates to visit this summer? Why not check out how the Black legends lived?
