Culture
Top-Selling Black Musicians in Every Decade (From Bessie Smith to Beyonce)
Highlighting the trends that have defined us from the 1920s to now.
Shirley Chisholm Runs for President and Revolutionizes Politics
Learn more about Shirley Chisholm and her long-lasting impact on politics on the 50th anniversary of her run for the presidency.
How the Little Rock Nine Changed the Civil Rights Movement
Discover how the Little Rock Nine desegregated Central High School and reshaped the Civil Rights Movement in 1957 America.
Sylvester James Gates Jr: Physics Visionary
Explore the life of Sylvester James Gates Jr., trailblazing theoretical physicist, supersymmetry pioneer, and champion for diversity in STEM.
Montgomery Bus Boycott: The 381-Day Protest That Changed America
Discover how the Montgomery Bus Boycott began, how long it lasted, and why it became a turning point in the Civil Rights Movement.
Montgomery Bus Boycott: The Protest That Sparked a Movement
Discover how the Montgomery Bus Boycott began, who led it, and why it became a turning point in the Civil Rights Movement.
Elizabeth Freeman: The Enslaved Woman Who Sued for Freedom
Discover how Elizabeth Freeman, known as Mum Bett, became the first enslaved African American woman to win her freedom in court and helped end slavery in Massachusetts.
Phillis Wheatley: America’s First Published African American Poet
Discover the life and legacy of Phillis Wheatley, the first published African American poet, whose 1773 book challenged slavery and reshaped literary history.
Forty Acres and a Mule: The Broken Promise and One Woman’s Triumph
Explore the history of “Forty Acres and a Mule,” the unfulfilled Reconstruction promise, and how one woman turned that legacy into modern success during Black History Month.
The History of African-American Social Dance
Why do we dance? African-American social dances started as a way for enslaved Africans to keep cultural traditions alive and retain a sense of inner freedom.
What Is Mardi Gras? Origins, History and Traditions
Discover what Mardi Gras is, its ancient and Christian origins, and how Carnival evolved into the colorful celebration we know today.
No One Expected JHud and Jenifer Lewis to Sing and Start the Interview Like THIS!
The cats of GOAT (which JHud is in as well) stops by the Jennifer Hudson show.
Black Wall Street Established in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, this residential neighborhood known as Greenwood provided an opportunity for Blacks to accumulate wealth and make advancements during a time of racial terror.
Harriet Tubman: They called her Moses (2018)
Discover the real Harriet Tubman in this compelling documentary narrated by Alfrelynn Roberts and featuring expert interviews with leading scholars, including Dr. Eric Lewis Williams of the Smithsonian Institute and Carl Westmoreland of the National Under...
South Jersey Artist Uses Dolls to Start Conversations About Black Identity and Culture
Artist Kimberly Camp uses handmade dolls to address identity, culture and the African American experience through her exhibit at the Hunterdon Art Museum in Clinton, New Jersey.
The Chitlin Circuit
The Chitlin' Circuit was an informal network of venues in the United States where Black musicians, comedians, and entertainers performed, primarily during the segregation era (from the 1930s to the 1960s). These venues provided a crucial platform for Blac...
