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Explore the rich tapestry of Black History with insightful articles and stories. Dive into Black History and discover its profound impact today. Black history in the past and in the making, notable black leaders, movements and issues that impact the community.
The History of Riddle Elementary School
A key factor that gave rise to the construction of Riddle Elementary School was the poor and nearly dilapidated quality of the Logan and Mic
Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 1, 20225 min read
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
A Poem By M, Judith Riggins in honor of Martin Luther King Jr Day
Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 17, 20221 min read
The Night Democracy Died-Derrick Knox Jr. and the Poor People's Campaign
While the Poor People's Campaign advocates primarily for poor people and marginalized demographics, some issues go beyond black and white.
J. Isaac Noel Benjamin, II
Mar 21, 20215 min read
REPAIR OUR NATION aka REPARATIONS
Slaves, immigrants, translators, Slave Owners, and business partners. There is this simplistically insane mythology that suggests for reason
Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 4, 20215 min read
Enough is Enough-James Henson "The Young Black Panther Party"
Survival is a basic instinct. The dictionary describes self-preservation as behavior or a set of actions that ensure the survival of an orga
J. Isaac Noel Benjamin, II
Mar 4, 20213 min read
The Life and Legacy of Bishop Alfred Singleton
“It matters not what happens to me, but what happens to those of you who believe in me.” A saying that the late, great Bishop Alfred Singlet
Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 27, 20215 min read
Does "And Justice for All" Represent Everyone?
Asking to be recognized as a member of the human race is unfathomable. Yet, that is the reality for millions of Americans.
J. Isaac Noel Benjamin, II
Feb 27, 20214 min read
Black History and the Black Woman
The most confusing thing about today's black community outside of the fact that it is imploded due to a false narrative of female
Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 26, 20214 min read
Black History-Our History
A proud Italian American who grew up in a tight-knit, immigrant family that knew little of diversity and nothing of black history. I learned
Virg Bernero
Feb 23, 20212 min read
A Chat with History-The Life of Civil Rights Activist Fred L. Shuttleworth
I Can't imagine what it would be like to wake up one day and realize you are the wife of Mosses. Such was the realization of Dr. Sephira Bai
J. Isaac Noel Benjamin, II
Feb 18, 20217 min read
Stand Up and Be Counted
History, not exclusively American history, is infamous for not recording the whole truth. Or, better yet, selective, and opinionated truths.
J. Isaac Noel Benjamin, II
Feb 14, 20216 min read
Battle Creek’s Proverbial “Little Drummer Boy” --- Bruce Richardson
Bruce Richardson began playing the drums more than sixty years ago. He was nine years old when he began drumming. Initially he tried...
Yanice Y. Carter
Apr 9, 20187 min read
Georgia Gilmore Kept the Montgomery Bus Boycotters Fed!
Georgia Gilmore Kept the Montgomery Bus Fed According to Maria Godoy a National Public Radio correspondent, in December 1955, while Rosa...
Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 12, 20183 min read
The Chronicle News HBCU Spotlight-Ward "Skillz" Beard Attended Alabama A&M
By Bettye Thomas-Gilkey Courtesy Photo-Ward Beard Ward “Skillz” Beard is a graduate of the Historically Black College, Alabama A & M...
Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 18, 20184 min read
BLACK HISTORY-JANEECE FREEMAN
JANEECE FREEMAN, a young lady who was able to follow her dream, became an actor, educator, mentor, and director who grew up in Lansing,...
Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 18, 20183 min read
HBCU FEATURE-YANICE (CARTER) JACKSON ATTENDED CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY
Yanice always had a desire to attend an HBCU even as an undergraduate student at Eastern Michigan University
Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 14, 20183 min read
HBCU FEATURE-JAN HENDERSON ATTENDED WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Courtesy Photo-Jan Henderson When Jan Henderson attended West Virginia State University in Norfolk, Virginia, everyone was required to...
Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 10, 20185 min read
HBCU FEATURE-RANDA DARWOOD ATTENDED VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Courtesy Photo-Randa Darwood I am a proud alumna of The Virginia State University, a university that has been building a better world...
Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 7, 20182 min read
HBCU FEATURE-DEANA NEWMAN ATTENDED KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY
Courtesy Photo-Deana Newman Deana’s college career initially began at Xavier University in New Orleans, Louisiana, and although she...
Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 31, 20184 min read
HBCU FEATURE-RALPH RIDDLE JR. ATTENDED FISK UNIVERSITY, TENNESSEE
Ralph Riddle Jr. chose Fisk University because of its rich history that boasted of many great African Americans attendees. “I readily...
Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 29, 20183 min read
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