The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest honor a civilian can receive in the United States. Recipients range from activists, athletes, scientists, entertainers, religious leaders, journalists and many more.
Detroit didn’t just put the world on wheels; it also made the world head to the dance floor thanks to Motown Records in the 1960s. And if by chance your favorite Motown artists were The Supremes, The Four Tops or Martha and the Vandellas, then some of your favorite Motown songs likely came via the…
So much anticipation was built up for the long awaited film, Black Panther and thank goodness it did not disappoint. This film has to be one of the best stand alone superhero films recently released by Marvel Studios. Many would argue Iron Man is perhaps the best, but Black Panther sure does come in very…
For some, their knowledge of African-American scientists include Neil deGrasse Tyson, George Washington Carver and…that’s about it. There have been countless African-Americans whose contributions have greatly impacted the science field, but these five are definitely among those you need to know and celebrate!
Two artists make history by being the first African-American artist to paint presidential portraits. Barack and Michelle Obama were back in the Public light Monday in Washington, the former first couple's official portraits were unveiled at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery.
When it comes to setting up your must-watch list in honor of Black History Month, it’s hard to know where to start. For their wide range of topics, we recommend these eight documentaries. Enjoy!
There are plenty of inspiring stories and historical figures to celebrate during Black History Month, and we thought we would celebrate with a little test of knowledge. Below is a quiz highlighting famous African-American firsts in the worlds of entertainment, science, politics and beyond! See how well you know these “famous firsts”!
