Black History Year
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Black History Year
Learning your history makes you - and your people - stronger. As Black people, we know we’re often left out of the history books. That media images are skewed. That we need access to experts, information, and ideas so we can uplift our community. The Black History Year feed connects you to the h...
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Why Was This Man Called "Black Moses?"
The young man blocked out the white crowd’s jeers as he walked on stage. He was going to say what he had to say. Period! What was so important for him...
How This Brilliant Inventor Transformed Black Homes
As a young inventor, he wanted to change the world – but as he got older, he realized that he could actually transform Black people’s lives closer to...
You’ll Never Look At Black-Eyed Peas The Same After This
Ain’t nothing better than a plate of soulful black-eyed peas over rice, served with cornbread and collard greens. But you’ll be surprised to learn whe...
The History Behind The Black Holiday Tradition Of Gifting Fruit Bags
Ever gotten a stocking or bag with an apple, an orange, some walnuts, a candy cane, or some variation of this during Christmas? There’s more to this B...
This Popular Holiday Drink Is Rooted In Black History
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about eggnog? Here’s why you might want to start considering the drink a symbol of unity for...
How Formerly Enslaved Bermudians Created This Holiday After Emancipation
When slavery ended in Bermuda, Black folks had a plan for the following year. Now that they were paid employees, it was time to regain their power fro...
Bill Pickett: The Black Cowboy Who Changed Rodeo
John Wayne, who? Media will make you believe that white men were the premier cowboys, but Black cowboys were the real rodeo legends. Bill Pickett was...
This Powerful Rebellion Sent A Clear Message To Hollywood
Coons. Mammies. Jezebels. That’s how Hollywood wanted to paint us on the big screen. But one group of Black filmmakers refused to play nice. Would the...
She Created A 25 Year-Long Masterpiece To Help Tell Black Stories
They've tried to erase our stories for too long, but she wasn't having it! So she dedicated her life to her people – and spent 25 years creating this...
She Saved 21 Lives In This Historic Trial
Twenty-one Black Panthers were about to go to prison for something they didn’t do! That is, until one determined young woman stepped up to secure thei...
3 Essential Ways Black Travelers Protected Ourselves During The Jim Crow Era
Shoebox lunches, overalls, and a handy Green Book kept our people safe during turbulent times to travel while Black. Here’s how they did it and what w...
A Delicious Timeline of Soul Food History
Culinary historian Micheal Twitty says: “Our food was never just food. It was medicine and a gateway to good fortune, and a mystical lubricant between...
How Black Food Traditions Transformed a Colonial Holiday
Black Thanksgiving isn’t the same as the mainstream holiday. We took a holiday associated with whiteness and made it into something uplifting for ours...
3 Black Food Staples That Keep the Diaspora Connected
Black food is a beautiful celebration of who we are, and across the diaspora, these three iconic foods keep us all connected. Which staple feels the m...
Introducing Free Range with Von Miller
Step inside the mind of NFL legend Von Miller as he goes free range — from the gridiron to the culture at large. Each week, Von breaks down the bigges...
Why Coffee Is The "Blackest" Way To Start The Day
Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in the world. Like many everyday staples, it has a secret Black history. Although its origins are sweet,...
Did You Know Pockets Have A Hidden Black History?
Black bodies were not their own during enslavement. Racists enacted all types of ridiculous things to keep us in bondage and under their control. Here...
This Myth About Us Is One Of The Stupidest Of Them All
It's an age-old myth, but it still impacts our lives today. Here's the truth about this dangerous white lie.
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Is the Fall of This 160-Year-Old Plantation a Tragedy—or Justice?
Videos of Louisiana’s 160-year-old Nottoway Plantation burning to the ground spread on social media like wildfire. Here's why many of us are rejoicing...
How Jamaican Jerk Became A Freedom Food
When Jamaican Maroons escaped plantations, they took refuge in the mountains. To avoid recapture, they created incredible new ways to survive. Their m...
3 “Sinners” Facts That Hollywood Didn’t Make Up
Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" is a certified blockbuster. Here are three behind-the-scenes Black facts about the movie’s setting of Clarksdale, Mississippi...
The Night They Said We Sold Our Souls
It was the summer of 1791, and hundreds of enslaved Africans gathered to pray, plan, and take back their power. The white world would remember this ni...
This Phrase's History Is Blacker Than The Ace Of Spades
This phrase has existed for centuries. Yet, at some point, its meaning became racist. And it all started with figs. Can you guess what it is?
Who Was "The Real McCoy?"
We all know that the good stuff is “the real McCoy.” And every invention from this Black innovator was so head and shoulders above its competitors tha...
Angie Stone’s Hidden Connection To The Rap Industry
Before Megan Thee Stallion’s knees and Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl grin, there was Angie Stone. Here’s the fascinating story of how this Southern chur...
No One Believed These Men Were Real So History Hid Them
Imagine being so good at something, that mainstream history tried to make it seem like you never existed. That’s exactly what happened to these Black...
How Five Black Women Sued The Klan And Won
In 1982, five Black women were minding their own business when suddenly they were hit with birdshot – ammunition used to kill and shoot small birds. W...
His Prayers Became America’s First Negro Spirituals
We can all agree that singing is sometimes the best way to lift our spirits. That was also true for our ancestors when it came to spirituals. And this...
3 Beloved Amusement Parks With A Racist Past
Full of excitement, adrenaline rushes, thrills, and laughter, the amusement park is a place for fun. But there are a few secrets in these parks that a...
The Untold Story of the NBA’s First Black Player
When Jackie Robinson broke baseball’s color barrier, it sent shockwaves throughout the country. But a few years later, another pioneer was also determ...
The Richest Black Street In The World Isn’t The One You Think
It was once called the richest Black street in the world, but it’s not the one you think. Where was it, and what was the secret to its success?
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3 Little-Known Facts Behind George Foreman’s Legendary Grill
Back in the day, there wasn’t a kitchen around that didn’t have (or want) a George Foreman grill. Foreman made the grill a legend, but you might not k...
Don’t Fall for the Racist "Whistle Walk" Myth
Who believes this? They prepared the food, but they’d catch hell from their enslavers if they tasted it. So, the enslaved cooks were forced to whistle...
This Black Heiress Turned Wealth Into A Sanctuary From Jim Crow
We all know about Madam CJ Walker’s beauty empire. But when she died, her daughter flipped her fortune into something “dark.”
The History of Buffalo Wings Is Blacker Than You Think
Buffalo wings are a favorite for many, especially during sports events. But did you know a Black chef invented them? Here’s the hidden Black history o...
They Called It A Snack. Our Ancestors Called It Sacred.
Our ancestors' devotion to preserving this sacred ingredient gives an even deeper meaning to “soul food.” This ingredient offered them strength when t...
The Fateful Night Richard Pryor Stopped Telling Jokes
While telling his usual jokes to a sold-out crowd, he paused, stared at the audience for a moment, and blurted out, “What the f*** am I doing here?” A...
The Day Eartha Kitt Clapped Back at the President
What do you get when you combine the original Catwoman with the President of the United States and a heavily protested war? The answer is very truthfu...
3 Times Black Resistance Crushed White Terror
When flag-waving white terrorists showed up to a historically Black community, shouting the n-word, and claiming territory for white men, residents re...
Using These Everyday ‘Black’ Words Is More Harmful Than You Think
Without batting an eye, we casually use everyday words that associate Blackness with evil. While using them seems innocent, their hidden impact negati...