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Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of America’s Oldest Black Neighborhood

Tucked just north of New Orleans’ bustling French Quarter lies Faubourg Tremé, one of the oldest Black neighborhoods in the United States. Its cobblestone streets…

Granville T. Woods was known as “The Pioneer of the Electric Railway”

How Thomas Edison Tried to Steal from Granville T. Woods and Lewis Latimer

How Thomas Edison Tried to Steal from Granville T. Woods and Lewis Latimer When we think of great inventors, Thomas Edison often comes to mind.…

I Have a Dream speech by Martin Luther King 

From Broadway to Hollywood: The Early Days of Loretta Devine and Sheryl Lee Ralph

Before they became the household names we know today, Loretta Devine and Sheryl Lee Ralph were young, ambitious performers chasing their dreams on Broadway. Their…

10 Ways to Not Just Survive, But Thrive in America’s Decline

The United States is facing serious economic, social, and political challenges. With inflation, rising living costs, unhealthy food options, and constant social conflict, many Americans…

The Legacy of Billie Holiday: Celebrating March 27

March 27 is a significant day in the world of music, not just because it marks the birth of legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday but…

Sarah Vaughan: The Divine One Who Transformed Jazz Forever

On March 27, 1924, in Newark, New Jersey, a jazz legend was born—Sarah Vaughan. With a voice that could glide effortlessly across octaves, delivering both…

Alonzo “Lonnie” Clayton: The Youngest Kentucky Derby Winner in History

March 27 marks the birth of Alonzo “Lonnie” Clayton in 1876, a name that should be celebrated in the annals of horse racing and Black…

The Chicago Defender: How Robert Sengstacke Abbott Used Journalism to Empower Black America

The Legacy of Robert Sengstacke Abbott and The Chicago Defender On this day, March 27, 1915, history was made with the founding of The Chicago…