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Whittier Primary School in Hampton, Virginia. Picture from 1899 or 1900
11/17/2025

Whittier Primary School in Hampton, Virginia. Picture from 1899 or 1900

A brilliant young man named Dashon Pinckney is set to become the first college graduate in his family after earning a fu...
11/16/2025

A brilliant young man named Dashon Pinckney is set to become the first college graduate in his family after earning a full-ride scholarship to study at South Carolina State University (SCSU) in the United States.

Dashon was one of only nine students selected nationwide for the Clyburn Scholarship, a highly competitive award that recognizes academic excellence, leadership, and a deep commitment to community service.

He also achieved an impressive SAT score of 1250, placing him among the top-performing students in his school.

Beyond academics, Dashon stood out as a natural leader, mentoring underclassmen as a peer leader and helping them improve their performance in academics, wellness, and personal development. His leadership philosophy was simple yet powerful: “Lift others with you.”

With the scholarship, Dashon plans to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Education, fields that align with his dream of serving and empowering others through mentorship and learning.
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Born October 31, 1896, she was the first black artist to have her own television program, The Ethel Waters Show, aired o...
11/16/2025

Born October 31, 1896, she was the first black artist to have her own television program, The Ethel Waters Show, aired on NBC in 1939. A historical first that paved the way for generations of black artists in the media.

Ethel Waters is more than an iconic voice of jazz and blues; she is a trailblazer who made history in television and music.

Known for her powerful voice and heartfelt performance, Ethel has also made a mark in cinema and theater with unforgettable roles. She was one of the first to break down racial barriers in the entertainment industry, becoming an inspiration to many.

Her legacy is that of a strong, bold and talented woman, who defied the conventions of her time. Ethel Waters paved the way with passion, leaving an indelible mark on African American culture and beyond. 📺 🎥

Babe Ruth had 10 career steals of home. More than Rickey Henderson, Lou Brock, & Tim Raines had combined (9).
11/16/2025

Babe Ruth had 10 career steals of home. More than Rickey Henderson, Lou Brock, & Tim Raines had combined (9).

Bill Powell made history in 1946 as the first African American to design, build, and own a professional golf course — Cl...
11/16/2025

Bill Powell made history in 1946 as the first African American to design, build, and own a professional golf course — Clearview Golf Club in Ohio. After being denied access to public courses because of segregation, he created a space where everyone could play. His legacy continues as a symbol of inclusion and perseverance in golf. ⛳

“I am not an African because I was born in Africa, I am an African because Africa Was Born In Me,” ~ Kwame Nkurumah
11/16/2025

“I am not an African because I was born in Africa, I am an African because Africa Was Born In Me,” ~ Kwame Nkurumah

Langston Hughes attended Columbia University in 1921 and studied engineering. He maintained a B average during his time ...
11/16/2025

Langston Hughes attended Columbia University in 1921 and studied engineering.

He maintained a B average during his time there, but left the school in 1922 due to racial hostility. He was also denied housing for being black.

He graduated from Lincoln University in 1929. Between 1926 and 1964, he wrote poetry, plays, novels, children's books, and nonfiction.

He also wrote a weekly column for The Chicago Defender during the civil rights movement.

He died on May 22, 1967, after complications from a cancer-related surgery. He was 66 years old.

W.E.B. DuBois, the father of American sociology.
11/16/2025

W.E.B. DuBois, the father of American sociology.

Lovers, Upper West Side (1970). Photograph by Chester Higgins / Bruce Silverstein
11/16/2025

Lovers, Upper West Side (1970). Photograph by Chester Higgins / Bruce Silverstein

This 1861 Photo Looked Peaceful — Until They Saw What the Slave Was Forced to HoldIn the year 1861, a photograph was tak...
11/16/2025

This 1861 Photo Looked Peaceful — Until They Saw What the Slave Was Forced to Hold

In the year 1861, a photograph was taken on the Freeman plantation just outside Montgomery, Alabama.

To the casual observer, it appeared to be nothing more than another
formal portrait of the Antibbellum South, a documentation of property and prosperity.

What no one noticed, or perhaps chose not to see until the photograph
was examined by archivist Margaret Hamilton in 1963, was what Isaac had been forced to hold in his hands.

The discovery would lead to one of the most disturbing investigations into the psychological horrors of plantation life ever documented, revealing a pattern of psychological torture that extended far
beyond physical brutality.

But by the time the truth emerged, almost everyone connected to the case had long since passed away, leaving only fragments of evidence and whispered stories.

The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II from the Netherlands America...
11/10/2025

The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II from the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, South Limburg. They were African-American soldiers who helped liberate Europe from German occupation during World War II. The move follows a complaint from the right-wing Heritage Foundation to
the American Battle Monuments Commission.

A British sailor removes the leg chains off an enslàved man who had worn them for three years, 1907This photograph shows...
11/10/2025

A British sailor removes the leg chains off an
enslàved man who had worn them for three years, 1907

This photograph shows a sailor removing the manacle from a newly freed sļave. The picture is part of a small collection donated by Samuel Chidwick to the Royal Naval Museum in Portsmouth. His father Able Seaman Joseph Chidwick, born in 1881, was serving aboard HMS Sphinx.

The Africans featured in the photos escaped in a canoe from a slave-trading village on the coast on hearing that the Royal Navy ship was in the area.

In his report dated 15th October 1907, Commander Litchfield wrote that the ship received ‘six fúgitives’ on a cruise off the Batineh Coast, Oman between 10th and 14th October. One of the fugitives had been manacled for three years and had escaped with his leg irons still on.

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