Category: Black History
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Fats Domino’s Life: From New Orleans to Stardom
Fats Domino Antoine Caliste Domino Jr. (February 26, 1928 – October 24, 2017), better known as Fats Domino, was an American singer-songwriter and pianist who helped pioneer rock and roll. Selling over 65 million records, he was born in New Orleans to a French Creole family and signed with Imperial Records in 1949. His debut…
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Harriet Tubman: a Moses to her People
Harriet Tubman (1820? –1913) was an African American whose brave rescues helped hundreds of enslaved people escape to freedom. She became the most famous leader of the Underground Railroad, a network that aided those fleeing to free states or Canada. Many called her Moses, after the Biblical figure who led the Jews out of Egypt.…
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The Remarkable Journey of Benjamin Boardley: From Slavery to Steam Engines
Early life Benjamin Boardley was born into slavery in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, in March 1830. It’s believed he learned to read and write by studying alongside his master’s children. Maryland State Manumission records show that his owner was John T. Hammond. As a teenager, Bradley worked in a printing office, where he revealed his…
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ROSA LEE PARKS
Rosa Lee Parks (1913–2005) was an African American woman who made history in 1955 by refusing to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama. Her quiet act of defiance sparked the civil rights movement in the United States. A seamstress by trade, Parks was arrested for breaking a city law…
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George Washington Carver: Pioneer of Agricultural Innovation
George Washington Carver (1864-1943) was a Black American scientist who gained worldwide recognition for his agricultural research, particularly with peanuts. He developed over 300 peanut-based products, such as a milk substitute, face powder, printer’s ink, and soap. Carver also dedicated himself to advancing the interests of Black people and fostering better relationships between Black and…
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Understanding Black History Month: Significance and Milestones
Feb. 1st is the First Day of Black History Month: Black History Month is an annual celebration in February that honors the achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout history. Black History Month is an annual observance, in February, of the past achievements and current status of black Americans. It coincides with the birthdays of…
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Martin Luther King, Jr. “I have a Dream Speech”
I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation. Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of…
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James Weldon Johnson: Activist and Literary Pioneer
James Weldon Johnson was a prominent writer, educator, and civil rights leader, known for his advocacy.