Matthew Henson is believed to be the first African-American explorer and is credited alongside Robert Edwin Peary as one of the first two men to reach the North Pole. Henson’s contributions to Peary’s expeditions went largely unnoticed up until his death in 1955, but history reveals that he was an invaluable assistant and explorer. Henson […]
History was made over the weekend when Stanford University women’s swimming teammates Simone Manuel (l) and Lia Neal (r) were named to the U.S. Women’s Olympic swim team. It is the first time two African-American women have represented Team USA in the swim competition for the Summer Games. Neal, 21, and Manuel, 19, are no strangers […]
The city of Memphis was gathered in mourning as attendees for the home-going service for Rev. Samuel “Billy” Kyles took place over the weekend. Rev.…
The legend of the invention of the potato chip largely points to a Black and Native American man by the name of George Speck. While…
Here are some brothers and sisters who were somehow left out of our Black History books! Please add these overlooked facts to your “firsts”, while teaching your family, friends or students these important events during Black History month: Dedrick “Slick” Lawrence – First person to wear a fur coat when it’s not even cold outside. […]
On May 17, 1882, Albert Jackson became the first black postman in Toronto, Canada. In 1858, the runaway slave fought through the Underground Railroad and through the…
Edisto Island in South Carolina is home to two of the nation’s oldest slave cabins. Cabins found on the island date back to the 1850’s.…
