Black History Month
East Baltimore was a powerful center of Black business, politics, and community leadership in the 19th century, shaping Baltimore’s African American legacy beyond Frederick Douglass.
Nolan Williams Jr. Celebrates Black Heritage with Stirring Musical Tribute
Discover how Baltimore native Eubie Blake rose from child prodigy to Broadway pioneer, co-creating Shuffle Along and shaping ragtime, jazz, and Black theater history for generations.
Black coaches have made significant contributions to sports, breaking barriers and inspiring generations. Playing a crucial role in sports, Black coaches in sports began breaking barriers, fostering diversity, and inspiring future generations. The first Black coach in professional sports, Fritz Pollard, became a trailblazer in 1921 as co-coach of the Akron Pros in the NFL, […]
As part of the 100 Years of Black History Month celebration, Baltimore developer Jennifer Wicks discusses land ownership, affordable luxury, resilience, and building Black wealth through real estate.
As Black History Month marks 100 years, Terri Lee Freeman, president of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, reflects on Carter G. Woodson’s legacy, the role of HBCUs, and why preserving Black history with truth and excellence still matters today.
Victorine Quille Adams became the first African American woman elected to the Baltimore City Council, paving the way for generations of Black women in local politics while championing civic engagement and economic opportunity.
Did you know Baltimore is home to the nation’s first wax museum dedicated to Black history? Learn how the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum preserves 400 years of African American history through immersive exhibits.
Before Rosa Parks, 15-year-old Claudette Colvin refused to give up her bus seat, sparking a pivotal fight for justice.
Did you know Baltimore’s shipyards played a key role in slavery, Black labor unions, and early Black entrepreneurship?
Did you know Billie Holiday was born in Baltimore? Explore how the city’s Black culture, rent parties, and early jazz scenes shaped one of music’s most iconic voices.
Enslaved Muslim prince's resilience & intellect endures, inspiring recognition of forgotten Black legacies. The post BOSSIP’s Black History Hidden Gems: Abdul Rahman Ibrahima Was The ‘Prince Among The Slaves’ Whose Story Spanned Continents & Centuries appeared first on Bossip.