Countee Cullen (pictured), a poet who rose to fame during the Harlem Renaissance, was a contemporary of famed writer Zora Neale Hurston. Cullen amassed an…
Tuskegee Institute student Samuel “Sammy” Younge‘s (pictured) death was an unfortunate first in the history books as it relates to the Civil Rights Movement. On…
The history of the African American people seems far too wide, deep and complex to boil down into 6 television episodes, but that’s what Henry…
Although his family name is synonymous with American political royalty, the 35th President of the United States, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, remains an iconic figure for…
The mass-suicide of more than 900 people in Jonestown, Guyana, also known as the “Jonestown Massacre,” stands as the largest such event in modern history.…
Although there are several tales of slaves revolting against their masters in the annals of history, the overthrow of The Creole by captives heading from…
Tuesday afternoon, First Lady Michelle Obama (pictured at podium) greeted a group of mostly Black grade school students at the White House to screen a…
Monday evening, President Barack Obama honored the historic contributions and achievements made by the Negro League. Meeting in the Blue Room of the White House,…
In Detroit, this very day marks the beginning of a violent, race-fueled riot that lasted for days and left dozens dead and countless others injured.…
Civil Rights leader Medgar Evers (pictured) was a trailblazer for racial equality in the South — all while displaying a tireless dedication to self-improvement, education,…
This Black History Month, NewsOne takes a look back at the top African-American moments from 2000 to 2012. Some will make you happy while others…
