Sep 30, 2024 | History, Investment
In Clarksdale, Mississippi, a town that has a rich history but has also faced economic hardship, a new vision for empowerment is beginning. The Higher Purpose Hub, led by Tim Lampkin and funded by a $2.2 million federal grant from the Delta Regional Authority (DRA)...
Sep 23, 2024 | History, Inventors
On March 3, 1821, Thomas L/.Jennings became the first African American to receive a U.S. patent for his groundbreaking dry scouring technique. At just 30 years old, he earned exclusive rights to his invention, preventing others from using or selling his method without...
Sep 23, 2024 | History, Leadership
Honoring the trailblazers whose courage, innovation, and resilience left an indelible mark on history and continue to inspire generations. Looking for a quick Black history lesson? Here’s a round-up of important Black historical figures you need to know...
Sep 9, 2024 | History, Men
Richard Henry Greene made history as Yale University’s first Black graduate and later served as a physician during the American Civil War. Born in 1833 in New Haven, Connecticut, Greene was the son of Richard Green, a bookmaker living four blocks off...
Jul 8, 2024 | History, Women
On Friday evening, June 7, at the Flatwater Tales Storytelling Festival, Charlotte Blake Alston captivated the audience with her compelling performance relating a true story few people have heard. She talked about the Six-Triple-Eight (6888), the first all-Black...
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