Tag: african american
Meet ‘Hurricane Hazel’: The 87-Year-Old Crab Picking Champion Making History in Maryland
Meet 87-year-old Hazel Cropper, a 16-time crab picking world champion from Crisfield, Maryland, who holds a Guinness World Record and teaches her craft to visitors from around the world.
The Stono Rebellion of 1739: America’s Largest Slave Uprising
Explore the Stono Rebellion of 1739, the largest slave uprising in colonial America, its causes, leaders, and lasting impact on U.S. history.
Philadelphia’s Joe Frazier Statue Is Headed to Art Museum Steps
The Philadelphia Art Commission on Wednesday approved a proposal from Creative Philadelphia — the city's office of arts and culture — to move the statue of Frazier to the base of the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps, where the Rocky statue currently lives...
7 Civil Rights Leaders You Need to Know
Throughout American history, many have had to fight to advance the ideals of liberty and equality. Learn about 7 lesser known civil rights leaders who were crucial to their causes.
Top-Selling Black Musicians in Every Decade (From Bessie Smith to Beyonce)
Highlighting the trends that have defined us from the 1920s to now.
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.
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.
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...
Alvin Ailey Dancers Deliver a Breathtaking Performance
Experience the magic of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater as three principal dancers perform the iconic piece “Cry” and share their honor of carrying on a powerful legacy.
Viral Star Kai Rutledge Talks Breakout Moment and Live Performance
Viral sensation Kai Rutledge joins Uniting Voices Chicago president Josephine Lee and his proud mom to discuss his breakout performance, musical journey, and what’s next—plus a must-see live performance.
