Wilma Rudolph left behind a record of Black excellence in track and field.
Josephine Baker: Global Ambassador for Equality
Baker was not only an acclaimed actress, dancer and singer, but she assumed the role of a spy for the French Resistance during World War II.
Baker was not only an acclaimed actress, dancer and singer, but she assumed the role of a spy for the French Resistance during World War II.
‘Born to Run:’ Florence Griffith Joyner
Joyner is still widely recognized as one of the greatest track and field athletes of all time.
Joyner is still widely recognized as one of the greatest track and field athletes of all time.
‘Martin Luther King, Jr. and the North Star’
“Deep in our history of struggle for freedom Canada was the North Star,” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Deep in our history of struggle for freedom Canada was the North Star,” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dorothy Dandridge: An African American Icon
Today she is credited as a pioneer in promoting positive images of African Americans in the motion picture industry.
Today she is credited as a pioneer in promoting positive images of African Americans in the motion picture industry.
MLK’s Freedom Church of the Poor
This leadership role is shared by both individuals and the freedom church of the poor as a whole.
This leadership role is shared by both individuals and the freedom church of the poor as a whole.
Reflections on Malcolm X by His Family
He was assassinated on February 21, 1965 at the Audubon Ballroom in Harlem, New York.
He was assassinated on February 21, 1965 at the Audubon Ballroom in Harlem, New York.
Critical Race Theory: What Is It? Why Is It Important?
It examines social, cultural and legal issues and their relationship to race and racism.
It examines social, cultural and legal issues and their relationship to race and racism.
‘Respect:’ the Musical Genius of Aretha Franklin
The power behind Franklin’s music was her confidence as an artist, a woman and an African American.
The power behind Franklin’s music was her confidence as an artist, a woman and an African American.
Jazz Masters
Documentary information about prominent jazz musicians.
Documentary information about prominent jazz musicians
‘The Queen of Jazz’: Ella Fitzgerald
These appearances would continued throughout her career.
These appearances would continued throughout her career.
‘God Bless the Child’: Billie Holiday’s Artistry
While in her hospital bed, her room was raided and she was arrested and charged with drug possession.
While in her hospital bed, her room was raided and she was arrested and charged with drug possession.
Black Women Are Foundational for Black Studies
Association of black women historians.
Association of black women historians.
Black Art Affirms Black Life
Affirming qualities of black art.
Affirming qualities of black art.
‘For My People’: Toni Morrison and Literature
“If there is a book that you want to read, but hasn’t been written yet, you must be the one to write it.”
“If there is a book that you want to read, but hasn’t been written yet, you must be the one to write it.”
‘He’s Afraid of the Police’: the Daunte Wright Killing
Community outrage and fallout from the Wright killing was immediate.
Community outrage and fallout from the Wright killing was immediate.