History
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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?
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What?? Nearly 100 Graves of Black Slaves Discovered Near a Virginia Waterpark
The graves of over 100 enslaved people were found near a vacation destination that was once a plantation
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70 Years After Brown V. Board of Education, Little Rock Nine Reflect on Their Sacrifice
“We were willing to stay there because it was important to be there,” said Terrence Roberts
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Here Are 15 Freedom Towns That Kept Black People Alive After Slavery
April of 1864, the Senate passed the 13th amendment to abolish slavery. More than a year later, freed Black Americans began building safe communities.
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Remember When Diddy Hosted an Event that Ended in Nine Deaths?
The 1991 Harlem stampede is getting new shine in light of Diddy’s recent legal troubles.
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Nervous About Popping Up in the New Freaknik Documentary? Well, You Should Be…
“Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told” finally has a date for its release on Hulu.
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Why Did It Take 166 Years for This Man to be Admitted to The Bar? Here’s The Ugly Truth
Edward Garrison Draper was denied entry to the Maryland Bar because of (you guessed it) the color of his skin.