In 1920, African-American Elijah McCoy opened the Elijah McCoy Manufacturing Company which led to early innovations in manufacturing and automotive machinery.
On February 17, 1968, Black Panther Party leader Huey P. Newton was on trial for the shooting of California police officer, John Frey. He had many enemies and supporters. Watch historic video made in protest of Newton’s trial.
The First Lady Michelle Obama has shown and proven that she belongs in the White House. Check out these highlights of the First Lady Michelle Obama.
Pink was in Liverpool, England performing her song “Stupid Girl” where she makes fun of all the females in the industry for selling out to sell albums. Pink had on a long blonde wig, a crazy looking outfit and was gyrating just like you guessed it…Beyonce. Peep the video here!
Here’s a look at 30 African-Americans who you may or may not know of, who have shaped Black culture and paved the path of advancement for all.
VIA: FINDARTICLES.COM We are celebrating the top 30 African Americans who have helped shape and mold society into what we know today for African Americans.
Here’s a look at 30 African-Americans who you may or may not know of, who have shaped Black culture and paved the path of advancement for all.
After a long absence from the public eye, legendary soul singer/songwriter Bill Withers broke his silence for a team of filmmakers. The feature length documentary "Still Bill" chronicles the current life of the man who wrote such soul classics as "Lean On Me," "Ain't No Sunshine," "Grandma's Hands," and "Use Me."
Citing a "deficit of trust" in government by the American people, President Obama's first State of the Union address urged Congress to erode the influence of special interests and work together to confront the nation's most pressing problems. Watch the entire speech right here if you missed it!
Read more of this Strawberry Letter, and give us your thoughts on this mother and how she should handle this situation with her 18 year old daughter.
According to court documents filed on Tuesday (January 26), Buju Banton’s high powered defense attorneys David Markus Marc and David Seitles claimed that the government entrapped the singer, because the informant pressured Buju to purchase cocaine.
Listen to this inspirational message from Steve Harvey as he speaks about us "trying something different."
