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Juneteenth: Settin’ Us Free

May 8, 2023 admin 0

By Beverly Dawn Whatley and Bruce Underwood Morrow Poetry can capture an image or give voice to the voiceless. This new holiday may inspire a renaissance of spoken word that will illustrate the present and last for future generations. Like […]

On the 55th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, AFSCME launches I AM Story podcast

April 26, 2023 admin 0

By AFSCME President, Lee Saunders Over five episodes released this spring, the podcast will cover the 1968 Memphis sanitation workers’ strike, the struggles that sanitation workers continue to face today and the lasting cultural impact of the strike. Washington, DC […]

Actor William L. Johnson

April 18, 2023 admin 0

What inspired you to become an actor? I never really thought of being a film actor when I moved to LA. Musical theater was my passion, I truly love the stage and connecting with the audience. I moved to LA to be […]

Black Classic Press Recommended Reading

March 20, 2023 admin 0

Black women have played an essential role in shaping the course of history, despite often being overlooked and marginalized in mainstream narratives. We invite you to take a journey with these 5 books about the lives, experiences and accomplishments of […]

BlackFacts.com Presents: Black History Heroes – Angela Davis

March 3, 2023 admin 0

By BlackFacts.com Find Out More at BlackFacts.com Find Out More about Angela Davis on Wikipedia Davis has received various awards, including the Soviet Union’s Lenin Peace Prize and induction into the National Women’s Hall of Fame.[3] Having been accused of supporting political violence and for supporting […]

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BlackFacts Minute: February 28 Philip Emeagwali receives the Gordon Bell Prize

March 1, 2023 admin 0

BlackFacts.com Fact Of The Day for February 28, On this Day in 1989, Philip Emeagwali receives the Gordon Bell Prize, considered the Nobel Prize of computing. Narrated by BlackFacts.com A.I. driven Digital Griot – “Timbuktu(tm)” #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #blackfacts #civilrights #blm

How JPMorgan’s Head of Advancing Black Pathways Byna Elliott Celebrates Black History Month

February 27, 2023 admin 0

A Q&A with Byna Elliott In celebration of Black History Month, we sat down with Byna Elliott, global head of Advancing Black Pathways at JPMorgan Chase, to discuss what Black History Month means to her, how the firm is advancing […]

Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre

February 17, 2023 admin 0

By AALBC by Carole Boston Weatherford, Illustrated by Floyd Coope “Celebrated author Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrator Floyd Cooper provide a powerful look at the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, one of the worst incidents of racial violence in our nation’s history.” […]

AWARD-WINNING GOSPEL HIT-MAKER EARNEST PUGH DELIVERS INSPIRATIONAL SINGLE FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH

February 14, 2023 admin 0

Emmy Award-winning, Singer/Songwriter and gospel hit-maker Earnest Pugh has a special new release to mark Black History Month. The Amazon best-selling author is set to release his riveting inspirational new single “Keep Hope Alive.” The song is a heart-and-spirit […]

Kayla Austin creator, influencer, entrepreneur, film maker, and gun safety inventor

February 9, 2023 admin 0

How has gun violence impacted your life? Growing up in the Chicagoland area as well as going to boarding school in Metro Detroit, exposed me to the unfortunate reality of gun violence among young children and teens. In addition, while […]

Putting America First: Supporting America’s Forgotten Communities

February 8, 2023 admin 0

By Dr. Alveda King and Linda McMahon As our nation celebrates Black History Month, we recognize the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in America: Black women. From 2014–2019, the number of businesses owned by Black women grew by 50%, and they are continuing […]

February is the month set aside to honor Black history; it’s also a time to highlight heart health

February 7, 2023 admin 0

According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death for Black Americans, which makes it important to focus on the wellness benefits of eating heart-healthy, nutritious foods. This month is an opportune time to provide everyone with […]

The Thick, Blue Line: Policing in the Black Community

February 3, 2023 admin 0

By Beverly Dawn Whatley, M.Ed. “Keep both hands on the wheel”. “Don’t make any fast moves.” “Ask and reach slowly for your ID.” “Answer.” “When you can, put your hands up.” “Don’t fight or run.” “Live another day.” Lines from […]

On the Front Lines: Honoring Health Care Heroes During Black History Month

February 2, 2023 admin 0

By Dena Vang Real-world superheroes wear stethoscopes, scrubs and even suits — not capes. For the past two years, as the COVID-19 pandemic raged on, Black health care workers and leaders have served on the front lines to advocate for […]

New Book-Never Forget Our People Were Always Free by Ben Jealous

February 1, 2023 admin 0

By AALBC Buy the Kindle eBook Borrow from Library “One of the nation’s most prominent civil rights leaders” (Washington Post), a New York Times bestselling author, community organizer, investigative journalist, Ivy League professor, and former head of the NAACP, Ben Jealous draws […]

PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED LIVE RECORDINGS BY AHMAD JAMAL-Two Volumes of Emerald City Nights

January 30, 2023 admin 0

Two Volumes of Emerald City Nights: Live at the Penthouse, Capture Spectacular 1963-64 and 1965-66 Performances by the Master Pianist’s Trio at the Penthouse in Seattle, Also Available as Two-CD Sets and Downloads. Packages Include Reflections by Jamal, Interviews with […]