Black History

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...

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.