Zaila Avant-Garde, 13, Wins National Online Spelling Bee

fave

Source: TSDMemphis.com - The New Tri-State Defender - TSDMemphis.com

Madam C. J. Walker was born on December 23, 1867 in Delta, Louisiana, the daughter of Owen and Minerva Breedlove. Her parents were former slaves working as sharecroppers and both died when Sarah was a child. As a result, Sarah was forced to move from one household to another. At age seven, she

fave

Source: Black History Resources

2020 Commencements ft. Barack Obama – Voice and Viewpoint

Saturday, May 16, 2020, former President Barack Obama will be giving two commencement

fave

Source: Voice and Viewpoint – Voice and Viewpoint Newspaper

In Tribute to Men's Health Month By Real Men Charities

In tribute to the month of June – designated as Men’s Health Month – Real Men Charities is sharing their perspectives on the importance of men staying physically and mentally

fave

Source: http://www.blacknews.com

W. E. B. Du Bois

W. E. B. Du Bois , in full William Edward Burghardt Du Bois (born February 23, 1868, Great Barrington, Massachusetts, U.S.—died August 27, 1963, Accra, Ghana), American sociologist, the most important black protest leader in the United States during the first half of the 20th century. He shared in

fave

Source: Brittanica

Aug

27

1963

Herman Cain

Herman Cain is an experienced American author, politician and businessman, born on December 13, 1945 in Memphis, Tennessee. Born to a cleaning woman and a domestic worker, Cain grew up in a poor family but learnt what he understood as the true meaning of success. Through his father’s hard

fave

Source: Black History Resources

Dec

13

1945

Serena Williams is Sports Illustrated’s 2015 Sportsperson of the Year

Sports Illustrated names Serena Williams the 2015 Sportsperson of the Year. The tennis superstar dominated the sport by winning three major titles and completing her second “Serena Slam” – she won four consecutive Grand Slam titles dating back to the 2014 U.S. Open. Williams won 53 of

fave

Source: Savoy Network

Nearly 1,000 Morgan State University Spring Graduates to be Recognized Virtually @ 10 A.M | Afro

In-Person Spring Commencement Rescheduled to be Held in the Fall During Week of Homecoming 2020

fave

Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

Obama criticizes virus response in online graduation speech | The Atlanta Voice

Former President Barack Obama on Saturday criticized some officials overseeing the coronavirus response, telling college graduates in an online commencement address that the pandemic shows many officials “aren’t even pretending to be in

fave

Source: The Atlanta Voice

Beyoncé to give graduation speech alongside the Obamas

Beyoncé has been added to the list of guest speakers for YouTube’s virtual commencement ceremony that will also feature the

fave

Source: Houston Defender Network - Houston's Leading Black Community News & Information Source

Motley, Constance Baker (1921-2005)

Constance Baker Motley was born on September 14, 1921 in New Haven, Connecticut. She was the ninth child in a family of 12 children. Her parents were emigrants from the island of Nevis in the West Indies. Motley grew up attending New Haven’s integrated public schools and soon became an avid

fave

Source: Black Past

Sep

28

2005

Our students cannot properly prepare for Grade Six assessment in two months

The Minister explained that ample time was given to parents and students to prepare and urged parents to work along with their

fave

Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper

Entire Detroit Traveling Volleyball Team Receives College Scholarships

New Level, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to positioning student-athletes in metro Detroit to receive key opportunities, has assisted nine 2020 high school graduates from the Club Xtreme Volleyball Team in securing athletic scholarships for

fave

Source: Michigan Chronicle - Powered by Real Times Media

‘You have to forgive a lot [and] you have to love a lot’

Shawana was there with her daughter Khristyne, and Darrell with his daughter

fave

Source: The Birmingham Times

Ernie Davis

Ernest Davis commonly referred to as “Ernie” by friends and colleagues, was an American football halfback who passed away at the mere age of 23 due to complications from leukemia. Born in New Salem, Pennsylvania on December 14, 1939, Davis was a popular athlete in his school and college

fave

Source: Black History Resources

Terry, Miss. honors 108-year-old native with a birthday parade | The Mississippi Link

Polk attributes her longevity to “living a life that suits

fave

Source: The Mississippi Link

Russell Wilson Returns as Host of Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2016

Nickelodeon today announced that Seattle Seahawks’ two-time Super Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson clinched his second straight title as host of Kids’ Choice Sports 2016, the only show that celebrates kids and families’ love of sports and top professional athletes. Also announced today is this

fave

Source: Savoy Network

(2015) President Barack Obama's Eulogy for Rev. Clementa Pinckney

VIDEO OF SPEECH

fave

Source: Black Past

Naomi Osaka makes history as world's highest-paid female athlete

Osaka’s name will now go down in history because her earnings has set a record for a female athletes’ earnings in

fave

Source: Face2Face Africa - The Premier Pan-African Voice

(1995) William Jefferson Clinton, “the Job of Ending Discrimination in This Counrt is Not Over”

In July 1995, President Bill Clinton delivered a major speech at the White House in defense of Affirmative Action programs across the nation at a time when many critics were calling for their repeal. He argued that such programs were still needed in a talk he officially titled, The Job of Ending

fave

Source: Black Past

(1949) Ralph J. Bunche, “The Barriers of Race Can be Surmounted”

In his years as a Howard University professor in the 1930s, Ralph J. Bunche subscribed to Marxist ideas. However by 1949 Bunche was Acting United Nations Mediator for Palestine and had become much more conservative. His then contemporary views were reflected in a commencement address given at

fave

Source: Black Past

May

30

1949

High Point U to host 2020 Virtual Commencement

HIGH POINT – High Point University will honor its Class of 2020 seniors during a virtual Commencement ceremony that will take place on Saturday, May 9, at 9 a.m. and can be accessed at are experiencing unprecedented times, but that cannot stop us from honoring our seniors for their hard work and

fave

Source: http://www.peacemakeronline.com

Top African-American Women in Tennis

In 1950, Althea Gibson made history when she became the first African-American to play in an international tennis tournament. Six years later, Gibson made history when she became the first person of color to win a Grand Slam title at the French

fave

Source: ThoughtCo

Aug

25

1927

Uganda: How Late Bloomer Magwali Gave Up Firefighting to Enjoy Football

The 23-year-old is a jack of all trades who plays for the national beach soccer team yet his arrival at 16-time champions SC Villa came when he was playing football for the sake of it in the third-tier Regional

fave

Source: allAfrica.com

Bumper Crop of Women Farmers Emerges in India

setTargeting("author", "Manish

fave

Source: The Washington Informer

NDG Mourns the Passing of Long-time Editor and Friend

For many years now, Ruth Elaine Ferguson has been a conduit of news and information to the African American community, as well as others, through her work as the editor of the North Dallas

fave

Source: North Dallas Gazette

Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., Daniel W. Snare speak out, 'Silence is no longer acceptable'

Floyd’s murder sparked peaceful demonstrations in cities across the country, demonstrations that, in Minneapolis and a few other places, turned toward

fave

Source: Houston Defender Network - Houston's Leading Black Community News & Information Source

***EVENT CANCELED*** Rev. Jackson, son, Yusef, to take COVID-19 test today at Kennedy King College | The Crusader Newspaper Group

Leading by example, the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. and his son, Attorney Yusef Jackson, who is Secretary of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition Board, will lead by example 12 noon, Tuesday, May 26th, by taking a COVID-19 test at Kennedy King College, 6301 S. Halsted

fave

Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group

Serena Williams Wears $850 'Inspire' Necklace She Designed Herself As She Gears Up To Win Her 24th Title

Serena Williams is getting back to work on the tennis court as she gears up to win her 24th

fave

Source: Celebrities, Music, News, Entertainment, TV Shows & Videos | BET

The Bernie Mac Show

The Bernie Mac Show (often shortened to Bernie Mac in syndication) is an American sitcom that aired on Fox for five seasons from November 14, 2001, to April 14, 2006. The series featured comic actor Bernie Mac and his wife Wanda raising his sisters three kids: Jordan, Vanessa, and

fave

Source: BlackHistory.com

BlackFacts Details

Zaila Avant-Garde, 13, Wins National Online Spelling Bee

Martin Luther King Jr. Facts

The Green Book Pt I

Cuisine Facts

Sports Facts

Spirituality Facts