Andrew Young
October 25
1940—The Black newspaper owners group—the NNPA (National Newspaper Publishers Association) is founded.
1940—Benjamin O. Davis Sr. becomes the first Black general in...
Associated Press — Charleston's tourism marketing organization is rolling out a new online platform about African-American history and culture in the region.
The new website,...
Last week, Sen. John Glenn, a former astronaut and American hero, died while on an exploration trip. His fame rose in the 1960s, a decorated militS.Sary superhero, but it wasn’t until he leaped historic bounds as the first U.S. astronaut launched in orbit. As the scientific team of engineers and the nation’s leading mathematicians worked […]
Samuel Black has more than 22 years experience in museum and historical society institutions. His life’s work is to help others understand the history and…
WASHIGNGTON, D.C. -- Congressman John Lewis, D-Ga., addresses the groundbreaking ceremony for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture site...
By Special to the Daily WorldWASHINGTON -- As the original sponsor of the legislation which authorized the building of the National African American Museum...
BY EDNAKANE-WILLIAMSBlack History Month celebrates the perseverance of a determined people. Each year we're reminded of how African Americans have survived, overcome and excelled...
