The first monument honoring the bravery and heroism of Black U.S. veterans was unveiled in Buffalo. The post First Monument Honoring The Bravery And Heroism Of Black U.S. Veterans Unveiled In Buffalo appeared first on NewsOne.
For many, there's only one thing on our minds when we finally decide to roll out of bed. It doesn't matter if we stayed up past our bedtime or got a luxurious eight hours of sleep. Coffee.
Did you know that Howard University is the only HBCU in the nation with a swim program? In their 75th year, this season opening is set to make history!
'The Woman King' director Gina Prince-Bythewood spoke about the slave trade storyline in the film and physically training with her actors.
Addie Mae Collins, Carole Robertson, Cynthia Wesley and Denise McNair were killed in the bombing of the 16th Street Church in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1963. The post 16th Street Baptist Church Birmingham Bombing Photos, Then And Now appeared first on NewsOne.
A new course for AP students seeking to earn college credit is devoted to teaching about the comprehensive African-American experience. The College Board has made the program available to 60 unnamed high schools across the country, with plans to expand nationwide to all interested high schools in the 2024-2025 school year. The post New AP African American Studies Course Debuts This Fall appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
The New York City neighborhood was the backdrop of Gibson’s coming-of-age journey. Gibson and her family hailed from South Carolina and moved to the community during the Great Migration. The post Harlem Street Named After Trailblazing Tennis Legend Althea Gibson appeared first on NewsOne.
The importance of the calendar date August 28 in the context of Black history in the United States gets underscored on an annual basis, and this year is no different. The post Here’s Why August 28 Is A Major Date In Black History appeared first on NewsOne.
Following the sold-out success of Mattel's new Madam C.J. Walker Barbie doll, we suggest 7 other Black history icons who deserve one as well.
For many young Black women, this school year also comes with a different level of uncertainty following the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court earlier this year. The post Abortion Laws Impact Black Women at HBCUs appeared first on NewsOne.
Black women are putting the sport of gymnastics on their backs. They’ve been dominating gymnastics for a while and showed their talents once again at the 2022 U.S. Gymnastics Championship. Three Black women, 17-year-old Konnor McClain, 20-year-old Shilese Jones, and 21-year-old Jordan Chiles, took home some hardware after winning the senior all-around competition and becoming […]
Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell sought to find worth in basketball amid the racial tumult of the civil rights movement. The post Remembering Bill Russell’s Towering Legacy In Sports And Politics appeared first on NewsOne.