Tag: Black History
Anna Kingsley: The African Princess Who Shaped Early Florida
Discover the extraordinary life of Anna Kingsley, known as the African Princess, a powerful woman of African descent in early Florida history.
Claudette Colvin: The Teen Who Refused to Move—and Changed History
Before Rosa Parks, 15-year-old Claudette Colvin refused to give up her seat. Her courage helped dismantle bus segregation in America.
Turn-the-Page Tuesday (January 13, 2026)
Discover Black AF History, the bestselling book retelling U.S. history through Black voices, culture, resistance, and truth you were never taught.
The Tignon Law: When Fashion Became Resistance in Colonial Louisiana
Explore the Tignon Law of 1786—an attempt to control Black women’s appearance that backfired into a bold symbol of style, identity, and resistance.
Black History Across America
Sharswood; Exhuming Paved Over Black Cemeteries; Tulsa Race Massacre
The Black American Heritage Flag: History, Meaning, and Symbolism
Discover the origins, design, and cultural significance of the Black American Heritage Flag, a powerful emblem of pride and resilience.
The History Of The Gullah: From Africa To America
75% of all enslaved Africans coming to America came in through Beaufort and the sea islands of South Carolina. This beautiful and picturesque tourist destination, by its unique history is the epicenter of the Gullah culture and the foundation of African A...
The Gullah Geechee People: Culture, Traditions, and Heritage
Discover the Gullah Geechee people, their language, food, music, and crafts that preserve African traditions along the U.S. coastal South.
Henrietta Lacks: The Mother of Modern Medicine and Her Lasting Legacy
Discover the story of Henrietta Lacks, the woman whose immortal HeLa cells revolutionized medicine. Learn about her life, legacy, and the ethical debates her story continues to inspire.
One Mic History Volume 4
Each episode centers around little known events or persons from Black history. Selected for their effect on African Americans and American Culture.
Cudjo Lewis and Africatown: The Last Survivor of the Clotilda and His Legacy
Discover the story of Cudjo Lewis, the last survivor of the slave ship Clotilda, and the founding of Africatown—a community built by freed Africans in Alabama that preserves history, resilience, and culture.
Robert Smalls Statue to Stand Tall in South Carolina Statehouse Grounds
South Carolina honors Black Civil War hero and statesman Robert Smalls with its first individual African American statue at the Statehouse. Learn about his bold legacy and the powerful symbolism behind the monument.
25 Traditional African American Dishes Still Loved and Cooked Today
Discover 25 iconic African American dishes that have been passed down through generations—celebrated for their flavor, heritage, and cultural significance.
House of Aama Weaves Black History into Fashion
Explore the unique creative process and familial narrative behind the acclaimed fashion label House of Aama, led by Akua Shabaka and her mother, Rebecca Henry. The film delves into their creative process and spiritual approach to fashion, anchored in pers...
Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges: The Fencing Virtuoso Who Fiddled With Fire
Long before Beethoven shook Europe with his symphonies, before Mozart dazzled the courts of Vienna, there stood a man whose sword was as sharp as his symphonies—Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges.