Black History Month
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3EY8QqjrRc Throughout the years many influential African Americans have been awarded for their amazing accolades. Recognized for their immaculate talent on the big screen. Many different award shows have awarded the most talented African American actors/actresses, but do you know who was awarded from every platform? What Is EGOT? “EGOT” is an acronym for the […]
https://youtu.be/yM-KodrZwWQ On November 22nd, 1942 a man by the name of Guion Stewart Bluford Jr. was born. Little did anyone know that he was going to eventually make an impact on not only African American history, but the world. Bluford was born in Philadelphia with his two brothers Kenneth & Eugene. Guion was the […]
Was the Lone Ranger Black? Was Bass Reeves the inspiration behind the iconic character, The Lone Ranger?
https://youtu.be/4w6OmHwwAcM Black Girl Magic was started by CaShawn Thompson in 2013 as a way to “celebrate beauty, power, and resilience of Black women,” and has since become a widespread term. We knew all along it existed but didn’t quite know how to describe it. I imagine women like Zelda Barbour Wynn Valdes saw the early […]
Learn about the history of the famed Fisk Jubilee Singers
Jennifer King made headlines and history when she became the first Black woman assistant coach in the NFL. She's bringing her football knowledge and fly style to the game.
Meet 2021 Future History Maker Winner, Ralph Carter! Ralph Carter is a native of Columbus, OH and founder of nonprofit organization WE ARE LINDEN. He is a proud alumni of Central State University and member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated Delta Xi Chapter. Ralph is committed to changing the lives of individuals, families and […]
Meet 2021 Future History Maker Winner, Rev. Derrick Holmes! Reverend Derrick K. Holmes is the current Pastor of Second Baptist Church in Circleville, OH. Reverend Holmes serves as a Contributing Editor of the Columbus African American News Journal and has been featured in The Scioto Post, The Circleville Herald and The Columbus Dispatch. Author of […]
Meet 2021 Future History Maker Winner, Kendall White! Kendall White is a native of Cincinnati yet graduate of Ohio Dominican University with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. He has used education to lead and serve his peers as recipient of the “Outstanding Leader” Award 2017-2018, using his influence to collect 1,200 books for […]
Meet 2021 Future History Maker Winner, Dr. Beverly Frierson! Dr. Frierson has served in the field of Human and Social Services for 32 years, living by the belief that “No one can do everything, but everyone can do something”. She has mobilized her community through conferences and workshops focused on Business Startup, Self-Esteem and Women’s […]