May 20, 2024 | Education, History
Some of the nation’s most prominent Black political leaders and advocates celebrated the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education Friday by calling for more to be done to end present-day segregation. Many Black leaders have expressed concerns over limitations...
May 20, 2024 | History, Science
Ed Dwight, America’s first Black astronaut candidate, finally rocketed into space 60 years later, flying with Jeff Bezos’ rocket company on Sunday. Dwight was an Air Force pilot when President John F. Kennedy championed him as a candidate for NASA’s early...
Apr 29, 2024 | History, Leadership, Women
Two Black girls in Michigan are making Eagle Scout history. Kimani Brame and Phoenix Moyer are the first in the state to reach the status for the all-gender Scouts. The high schoolers in Grand Rapids earned at least 21 merit badges to achieve the new ranking. The...
Apr 22, 2024 | Education, History
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture will recognize the 70th anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision by the Supreme Court next month with a daylong public event. The May 17 event, held in collaboration with...
Apr 15, 2024 | Business, History
Black businesses are rich in history. From newspapers to banks to restaurants and more, Black-owned businesses are an integral part of American life. Today, Black men and women own 2.6 million businesses across the United States, roughly 9.5 percent of businesses in...
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