Here’s Why We Should Talk About Frederick D. Gregory More Often
More hidden history! Frederick Drew Gregory is a pioneering figure in space but one who doesn’t get talked about enough. Born January 7, 1941, Gregory is the son of Francis A. and Nora Drew Gregory. He went on to marry Barbara Archer and the couple had two children. Gregory is an accomplished astronaut, test pilot, […]
Dr. Charles Robinson Is Officially The First Black Chancellor of University of Arkansas
Dr. Charles F. Robinson was recently named Chancellor of the University of Arkansas by the UA board of trustees. Dr. Robinson has been the interim chancellor since August 2021. For 23 years, he’s had the opportunity to fulfill many positions on campus, such as the director of the African and African-American Studies program, vice provost […]
17 Important Quotes About Love From Historical Black Figures
So this is love… Love is the one thing that makes life worthwhile. While, by definition, it is often associated with affection or intensity of feelings, for those of us who have loved, we know it’s deeper than that. You can often find us writing about the power of Black love, or love for your hair, or […]
The First Black Man To Enroll In Naval Academy Honored with South Carolina Monument
It’s been 150 years! James Henry Conyers became the first African-American to enroll at the U.S. Naval Academy in 1872 after being nominated by Congressman Robert Elliott; at 16, he was sworn into the Naval Academy. Due to the high volume of racism, Conyers ended up resigning from the academy and returning home to Charleston. […]
Meet James Hemings, the First French-Trained Black Chef Who Introduced These 4 Popular Dishes to Americans
James Hemings was born enslaved, brought to Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello estate when he was just nine years old with his siblings and mother, Elizabeth Hemings, Monticello.org reports. Jefferson inherited the Hemings family from his wife, Martha Wayles Jefferson’s estate. Six of Elizabeth Hemings’ children were conceived by John Wayles, Jefferson’s father-in-law, making James Hemings the younger half-brother-in-law […]
HERE’S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE BIRTH OF THE DIVINE 9
They were created for us, by us. Few things are more sacred in Black culture than the Divine Nine. There’s Jesus, that bible your grandmother had on display at her house, Jack and Jill of America, and the Divine Nine. Everyone knows at least one member of a Greek-letter organization and whether you’re a member or not, […]
Karen Bass Is Now Los Angeles’ First Black Woman Mayor
Taking office nearly three decades after Former Mayor Tom Bradley, she’s now the second Black mayor of L.A. Karen Ruth Bass, born October 3, 1953, is a longtime congresswoman and state lawmaker. On Wednesday, following a week of counting votes, she defeated billionaire developer Rick Caruso and became the first Black woman mayor of Los Angeles, pledging to […]
This Black-owned Company Owns 38 Grocery Stores and Just Received $13.5M to Buy Six More
Chicago’s City Council’s Finance Committee granted Black-owned company Yellow Banana a $13.5 million subsidy to buy and transform six Save A Lot grocery stores. Yellow Banana was founded in 2021 by four entrepreneurs who have dedicated their lives to service. The retail grocery platform currently owns and operates 38 Save A Lot stores across the Cleveland, Chicago, Milwaukee, Jacksonville […]
Magic Johnson Hosted Holiday Food Giveaway In His Hometown
Earvin “Magic” Johnson continues to dedicate efforts towards the community. He’s committed $100 million in loans to support Black-owned businesses and invested in Black-owned health products. Now the former NBA star and business mogul is focused on combating food insecurity in Detroit. To kick off the Johnson’s Holiday Hope program, he paired with General Motors to provide turkeys, hams, […]
Meet John T. Ward, Founder Of The Oldest Black-Owned Business In The U.S.
He started the business moving people to freedom on the Underground Railroad! John T. Ward was a conductor in Ohio’s Underground Railroad, helping enslaved people in the South escape to freedom, The Columbus Dispatch reports. During the Civil War, he worked as a contractor, moving supplies and equipment for the U.S. Army to Camp Chase. Ward soon realized […]