And Deeper The 10 Greatest B*tch Slaps in Movie History 21 Ruby Bridges Chaz Monet, Penelope Ann Miller, Michael Beach 18 votes This film presents the real-life tale of young Ruby Bridges (Chaz Monet), one of the first African-American children to attend an integrated school in the Deep ...
Black History Month is a time to share stories of Black resilience, reinvention, creativity, adventure, and innovation. During this month—and all year long—it’s important to provide students authentic windows into the lived experiences of others and mirrors that reflect their lived experiences. ...
December 26 1848—In one of the most daring escapes from slavery in U.S. history, on this day in 1848,William and Ellen Craftbegan a 1,000-mile journey from a plantation in Macon, Ga., to freedom in Boston, Mass. The light-complexioned Ellen disguised herself as an infirmed White ma...
1926: Negro History Week is formed The precursor to Black History Month was the brainchild of historian Carter G. Woodson in collaboration with the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. Corresponding with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, the week wa...
In celebration of the power of creativity, Burberry partners with PRIM on a four-day pop-up bookshop and exhibition in London as part of UK Black History Month 2022.
How did Black History Month begin? Its roots can be traced back to 1915, a half-century after the abolition of slavery through the Thirteenth Amendment in the United States. Here are some facts about Black History Month’s origins: In 1915, historian Carter G. Woodson and minister Jesse ...
1926—Jesse Leroy Brownis born. He became the first Black naval aviator. 1970—Communist and activistAngela Davisis arrested as a fugitive in New York City for her alleged role in a California courthouse shootout that left four dead. She is later found not guilty. ...
Research proves that Adam was a Black man and that Eden was in East Africa. DNA evidence confirms that the world's first man, whom the Bible identifies as Adam, was a Black man from Africa. The Bible IS black history!
Get to know some of the history-makers behind this summer's Grant Park Music Festival Billy Childs Composer Billy Childs Los Angeles-native Billy Childs was still a teenager when he began working as a professional pianist. He went on to win a Guggenheim Fellowship and five Grammy Awards in ...
In September 2018, Waithe made history as the first Black woman to win an Emmy for Outstanding Writer for a Comedy series for herMaster of Noneepisode about coming out. The "Thanksgiving" episode focused on her character, Denise, throughout the years, and how her mother dea...