Kicking Ass and Taking Names: The Legacy of the “Harlem Hellfighters”
History is often written by the victors. But even then, some stories remain untold. When we talk about World War…
Dashcam Reveals Heartbreaking Truth Behind Philando Castile’s Murder
On Tuesday evening, Ramsey County, MN released dashcam footage of the police-led shooting death of our brother Philando Castile. This…
Dashcam Reveals Heartbreaking Truth Behind Philando Castile’s Murder
On Tuesday evening, Ramsey County, MN released dashcam footage of the police-led shooting death of our brother Philando Castile. This…
Celebrating Juneteenth in the Realities of 2017
It’s been over 150 years since our ancestors were “freed” from slavery. Well, it’s been 150 years for some of…
Dashcam Reveals Heartbreaking Truth Behind Philando Castile’s Murder
On Tuesday evening, Ramsey County, MN released dashcam footage of the police-led shooting death of our brother Philando Castile. This…
The Emergence of Jazz as the Ultimate Genre
The origin of jazz is a complex story about the relationship between music and race in America. It was born…
The Remarkable Legacies of the Stokes Brothers
The Stokes brothers are political legends in Cleveland, Ohio. Here’s why. Though born as the great-grandsons of enslaved Africans, and…
The Emergence of Jazz as the Ultimate Genre
The origin of jazz is a complex story about the relationship between music and race in America. It was born…
You Can Thank These Black Women For Your Favorite Movies
We all have films that we love in the Black community, but how often do we pay attention to exactly…
Alvin Ailey – October Gallery
Alvin Ailey (January 5, 1931 – December 1, 1989) was an African-American choreographer and activist who founded the Alvin Ailey…
You Can Thank These Black Women For Your Favorite Movies
We all have films that we love in the Black community, but how often do we pay attention to exactly…
Emma Amos – October Gallery
Emma Amos (born 1938) is a postmodernist African-American painter and printmaker. Early life Emma Amos was born in Atlanta, Georgia…
Why Did Black Voters Flee The Republican Party In The 1960s?
It is not uncommon to hear pundits talk about about Black voters’ unfaltering loyalty to the Democratic party, regarding the…
Benny Andrews – October Gallery
Benny Andrews (November 13, 1930 – November 10, 2006) was an American painter, printmaker, creator of collages and educator. He…
The Awe-Inspiring Tale of The Real McCoy
“The Real McCoy” is a phrase you have probably heard at some point in your life, but do you know…
Willard Wigan – October Gallery
Willard Wigan, MBE (born June 1957) is an English sculptor from Ashmore Park Estate, Wednesfield, England, who makes microscopic art.…
The Awe-Inspiring Tale of The Real McCoy
“The Real McCoy” is a phrase you have probably heard at some point in your life, but do you know…
ART IN TRUCKS – These Eight Obscure Pickup Trucks Are Vintage Design Classics – October Gallery
While just about every car geek is familiar with classic pickups like the ’40 Ford, Series 1 and 2 Chevys,…
What Motown and Techno Have in Common
The global electronic music industry is worth $7.1 billion. From house clubs to international music festivals, the industry has amassed…
Alf Kumalo – October Gallery
Alfred Kumalo (5 September 1930 – 21 October 2012), better known as Alf Kumalo, and with the surname sometimes spelled…
What Motown and Techno Have in Common
The global electronic music industry is worth $7.1 billion. From house clubs to international music festivals, the industry has amassed…
Bob Gosani – October Gallery
Bob Gosani (1934–1972) was a South African photographer. Career Gosani started off at Drum magazine as a messenger but soon…
Thurgood Marshall Was the Right Man at the Right Time
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Thurgood Marshall’s historic appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court. As the nation’s first…
Colla Swart – October Gallery
Colla Swart, born 1930, is a well-known South African Photographer. She started professional photography in 1982, and has become famous…
Thurgood Marshall Was the Right Man at the Right Time
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Thurgood Marshall’s historic appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court. As the nation’s first…
Constance Stuart Larrabee – October Gallery
Constance Stuart Larrabee (7 August 1914 – 27 July 2000) was a photographer best known for her images of South…
These Two Hometown Heroes are Taking Back Compton
Compton is one the nation’s most beloved cities, especially for hip hop fans. Though well-respected for its music, the city…
Artist- Terrill Kevyn Johnson
Art De La Soul Executive Director · November 1984 to present · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Community arts activism, health and fitness…
These Two Hometown Heroes are Taking Back Compton
Compton is one the nation’s most beloved cities, especially for hip hop fans. Though well-respected for its music, the city…
Gone is the Greatest-Muhammad Ali, boxing icon and global goodwill ambassador, dies at 74 – October Gallery
Muhammad Ali, the charismatic three-time heavyweight boxing champion of the world, who declared himself “the greatest” and proved it with…
95 Years Ago White Rioters Carried Out This Vile Terrorist Attack On A Black Community – October Gallery
AFRICANGLOBE – At the start of the roaring twenties, Tulsa, Oklahoma housed America’s wealthiest Black community. But on the night…
Dr. Sebi’s Methodology Supported by Harvard, USC & TEDx Contributor Research by Kelly Keelo | Jun 7, 2016
Dr. Sebi is not a doctor by degree, which has led some to question his methodology. And because of these…
Last of the 49 bodies removed from Orlando nightclub – October Gallery
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The last of the bodies were removed from an Orlando gay nightclub overnight as investigators dug…
Disgusted By Racial Discrimination, Dr. Daniel Hale Williams Founded The First Black Owned And Operated Hospital In The United States
On May 4th, 1891 Daniel Hale Williams founded a medical institution named Provident Hospital and Training School. It was the…
A Look Back At The Evolution Of Black Hair And The People Who’ve Shaped It – October Gallery
Here is a look back at some of the key events and people who shaped the black hair story. 1444…
One of Minneapolis’ First African-American Firefighters – October Gallery
John Cheatham was one of the first African-American firefighters in Minneapolis. Cheatham had a distinguished career within the department, holding…
The Most Notorious Black and Indian Outlaws of the Old West – Rufus Buck Gang – Brought to Life in Leonce Gaiter’s Novel – October Gallery
The Rufus Buck Gang after their capture, from L to R: Maoma July, Sam Sampson, Rufus Buck, Lucky Davis, Lewis…
Rolls-Royce unveils the future in luxury cars, and it’s stunning – October Gallery
If you have been waiting for a truly breathtaking car, your wait may be over. Rolls-Royce unveiled the 103EX, a…
Rio de Janeiro – The HISTORY and PICTURES – October Gallery
Rio de Janeiro (; Portuguese pronunciation: ;River of January), or simply Rio, is the second-most populous municipality in Brazil and…
‘No one above law’ in Mexico graft fight, says presidential hopeful Meade
ACAPULCO (Reuters) – Mexico’s attorney general should be given more autonomy to fight graft so that no one, not even…
Russian ex-spy still very seriously ill five days after nerve agent attack
SALISBURY, England (Reuters) – A Russian former double agent and his daughter are still in a very serious condition in…
Food aid convoy enters Syria’s eastern Ghouta as assault pauses: ICRC
BEIRUT (Reuters) – An emergency aid convoy crossed front lines into the besieged rebel enclave of eastern Ghouta on Friday,…
Seven years after tsunami, Japanese live uneasily with seawalls
RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan (Reuters) – When a massive earthquake struck in 2011, Japanese oyster fisherman Atsushi Fujita was working as usual…
Trump says prepared to meet North Korea’s Kim in first-ever summit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was prepared to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un…