Booker T. Washington's establishment of the Tuskegee Institute in 1881 is a landmark event in the history of American education and African American progress. This initiative not only underscored Washington's educational philosophy but also marked a significant step towards the empowerment of African Americans in the post-Reconstruction South.
Read MoreThe Zionist armies that now occupy Palestine claim their ancient Jewish prophets predicted that in the "last days of this world" their own God would raise them up a "messiah" who would lead them to their promised land, and they would set up their own "divine" government in this newly-gained land, this "divine" government would enable them to "rule all other nations with a rod of iron."
Read MoreOn June 11, 1962, Nelson Mandela was arrested by South African police while on his way back to Johannesburg from a secret trip. This arrest was a significant event in Mandela's life and in the history of South Africa's struggle against apartheid.
Read MoreNelson Mandela, a name that resonates with resilience, courage, and leadership, stands as an icon of freedom and equality. His life journey, marked by years of struggle against apartheid, imprisonment, and eventual triumph, serves as an inspiration to millions worldwide. This essay delves into the remarkable life of Nelson Mandela, exploring his early years, his pivotal role in the anti-apartheid movement, his long incarceration, and his enduring legacy.
Read MorePremiered in 1900, "Lift Every Voice and Sing" was communally sung within Black American communities, while the NAACP began to promote the hymn as a "Negronational anthem" in 1917 (with the term "Black national anthem" similarly used in the present day).
Read MoreOn April 4, 1968, MLK Jr. was killed at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis Tennesee. The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. is a defining moment in American history. The tragedy shook the nation to its core and left an indelible mark on the civil rights movement. Martin Luther King Jr. was a prominent civil rights leader who worked tirelessly to advance the cause of racial equality in America. His assassination on April 4th, 1968, was a devastating blow to the movement and a painful reminder of the deep-seated racism and violence still plaguing the country.
Read MoreThe Negro Motorist Green Book was a travel guidebook for Black Americans during the Jim Crow era. It was created to help Black motorists find safe and welcoming places to eat, sleep, and refuel while traveling through the United States. The book was first published in 1936 by Victor Hugo Green, a Black postal worker from Harlem, New York, and continued to be published until 1967. The Green Book played a significant role in helping Black Americans navigate the treacherous landscape of racism, segregation, and discrimination during the Jim Crow era.
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