Here’s some key events that happened on this day brought to you by Black Facts 1992 – Alex Haley, renowned author, dies American biographer, scriptwriter, author who became famous with the publication of the novel ROOTS, which traces his ancestry back to Africa and covers seven American generations as they are taken slaves to […]
Here’s some key events that happened on this day brought to you by Black Facts 1990 – Andey Rooney suspended for racist comments Andy Rooney, a CBS “60 Minutes” commentator, received a 90-day suspension from work because of racist remarks about African Americans attributed to him by Chris Bull, a New York-based reporter for […]
A staple in the community is now looking to switch gears. When Jonathon L. Jackson walks on stage, he’s reminded of the greats that have come before him. Actors and writers like Langston Hughes, Ruby Dee and Bill Cobbs have all passed through or gotten their start at the Karamu House on East 89th Street […]
Here’s some key events that happened on this day brought to you by Black Facts 1. 1974 – Grenada achieves independence from Great Britain Grenada achieves independence from Great Britain 2. 1967 – Chris Rock Born Comedian, author, recording artist, actor, and talk show host Chris Rock was born in South Carolina. He will become […]
A rare photo of Harriet Tubman, one of America's most revered freedom fighters, has just surfaced in Auburn, N.Y., where she made her home after the Civil War.
Here’s some key events that happened on this day brought to you by Black Facts 1. 1993 – Arthur Ashe dies Tennis player Arthur Ashe dies. Ashe was the first African American to win at Wimbledon. 2. 1972 – Robert Lewis Douglas founder and coach of the Rens Robert Lewis Douglas founder and coach of […]
A Few Fun Facts about Robert Nesta “Bob” Marley Bob Marley was born February 6, 1945 in Nine Mile, Jamaica He got the nickname “Whiteboy” because of his mixed racial makeup Once a palm reader/fortune teller Raised Catholic, but became interested in Rastafari beliefs in the 60s Bob Marley drove a BMW for years, as […]
On the first day of Black History Month, Donald Trump was under fire for a speech that spoke of the Black historical figure Fredrick Douglass has he was alive today. An escaped slave who was a key figure in race relations in the United States in the 1800’s, Trump said of Douglass, he “is an […]
The United States Postal Service honored the "godmother of civil rights," with commemorative stamp Forever Stamp.
Radio One is celebrating black history by saluting Future History Makers, people giving back to our community today to shape our tomorrow. Mr. Ledwidge is a local business owner that is making a difference in the lives of families in his community. Owning three McDonalds restaurants, Mr. Ledwidge has founded the McFreedom Readers program, […]
