Did you know? Michigan was the Third State to Ratify the 19th Amendment
Photo Courtesy of Greater Lansing Michigan Site In Michigan, women petitioned the legislature for the ballot as early as 1855. After the...
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BLACK HISTORY
Larry (Jay Price) Carter honored by U.S. Rep Elissa Slotkin for Black History Month
Slotkin Honors Black Leaders, Historical Figures from Michigan’s 7th District with Floor Speech for Congressional Record Statements
A Look In The Mirror - Ida B. Wells (1862 - 1931) Reformer and Journalist
Ida Wells was born as a slave in Mississippi on July 16, 1862. After the Civil War, her family was able to secure their freedom. She...
A Look In The Mirror - Arthur Ashe (1943 - 1993) Tennis Champion
Sports figures such as Arthur Ashe are often regarded as role models for African-American athletes. Ashe was born in 1943 in Richmond,...
The Necessity Of Black History Month
February is Black History Month in the US. It's a time to celebrate the achievements of African-Americans, as well as recognize their...
A Look In The Mirror - Frederick Douglass (1818 - 1895) Abolitionist
Frederick Douglass was an African-American abolitionist and writer who became known for his work in the 19th-century.
A Look In The Mirror - Booker T. Washington (1856 - 1915) Educator
Washington was an influential figure in the development of African-American culture during the 19th and 20th centuries.
A Look In The Mirror - Harriet Tubman (c. 1820 - 1913) Conductor of the Underground Railroad
Harriet Tubman was an American abolitionist and an excellent spy for the Union Army in the Civil War.
A Look In The Mirror - Jack Johnson (1878 - 1946) Boxing Champion
In 1897, Jack Johnson became the first black heavyweight boxing champion. He was born in Galveston, Texas, and started his career in 1897.
A Look In The Mirror - Sterling Brown (1901 - 1989) Poet
African-American poet and professor Sterling Brown was born on May 1st, 1901, in Washington DC.
A Look In The Mirror - Lorraine Hansberry (1930 - 1965) Playwright
Lorraine was born in 1930 in Chicago, Illinois. Her mother was a teacher, while her father was a real estate broker.
Local Credit Union Diversity Officer is Leaving a Legacy on the Industry
A thought leader is leaving a permanent mark on the industry, in the best way.
A Look In The Mirror - Charles Drew (1904 to 1950) Surgeon and Pioneer
Charles Richard Drew was a medical researcher and surgeon who worked in the field of transfusions. He conducted studies on the storage of...
A Look In The Mirror - Jacob Lawrence (1917 to 2000) Visual Artist
Jacob Lawrence was an American artist who was known for his depiction of African-American history and contemporary life. He referred to...
A Look In The Mirror - Wilma Rudolph (1940 to 1994) Olympic Track Medalist
In 1956 and 1960, African-American sprinter and Olympic champion, Rudolph, won gold and bronze medals, respectively, in the 200 and...
A Look In The Mirror - Carter G Woodson (1875 to 1950) Educator and Philosopher
Woodson was a historian, journalist, and author who pioneered the study of the history of African-Americans. He was also one of the first...
A Look in The Mirror - Dred Scott (1795 – 1858) Reformer
Dred Scott was an African-American man who was enslaved. He and his wife Harriet tried to seek freedom in 1857, but they were denied it....
A Look in The Mirror - Barbara Jordan (1936 -1996) Politician
Jordan was the first African American woman elected to the Texas Senate.
A Look in The Mirror - Marian Anderson (1897 - 1993) Opera Singer
The contralto was born in Philadelphia and gained fame as a concert singer. In 1935 she became a top performer after singing at town hall...
A Look in The Mirror - Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872 - 1906) Poet
Paul Laurence Dunbar was born in Dayton, OH to Matilda and Joshua Dunbar who were both slaves. He is known as one of the first African...
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