Inventor Jan Matzeliger (pictured) placed his name in the history books by inventing and patenting the shoe lasting machine in the late 1800s. Matzeliger filed…
Benjamin Banneker, the largely self-taught mathematician, astronomer, and author, has remained as one of Black History’s most-discussed figures. On this day in 1791, it was…
Pete Rock’s informal relationship with jazz legend Roy Ayers began in the 1990s when he sampled his song “Searching” for his song of the same…
Radio One held a Black History Month Reception to recognize its first annual Living History honoree Pennsylvania congressman Chaka Fattah. The congressman was honored by Radio One founder/chairperson Cathy Hughes and president/CEO Alfred Liggins at the Radio One corporate headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland. Judge Greg Mathis of the Juedge Mathis television show also gave remarks. Click here to see more of the […]
Well all know that Idris Elba kicks ass in acting, posing, smiling and setting thirst traps. But did you know he used to get paid to…
This is how history is made and we should all pass it on to our children. The Winter Olympic Games is another place where history could be made for African Americans. The first blacks to be in position Speed Skater Shani Davis has already started off on the right track. Lolo Jones went from hurdler […]
Mass Mutual and NewsOne join together to present 28 dynamic people that make up the diverse tapestry of Black History. For the entire month of…
In 1778 the first African American regiment was put together in Rhode Island. We have to do more to keep our history going. All other races and groups keep their past alive by passing it on but we don’t. We have to do a better JOB. Read More: Black Regiment See More: First Black Regiment […]
The 2014 NAACP Image Awards made its mark yet again and was filled with the hottest most influential African American celebrities from Oprah Winfrey,Idris Elba, Kevin Hart, Brandy and so many more. Check out the red carpet highlights below.. Follow me on Twitter/Instagram @PersiaNicole
Omg I love Michelle Obama. Flotus really rocked the The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Thursday night. I have always been a fan of our First Lady but this performance really made me laugh. Who knew Michelle had acting /comedic chops. She definitely nailed it. She was funny and she also managed to tie in […]
It’s been a year since we lost one of the most talented rappers to come out of Baltimore, Smash aka T-Mac. Smash was on his way to be a super star and his death was way too soon. Outside of his amazing talent, he was one cool dude. He kicked it with us many […]
Julius “Dr. J.” Erving, basketball legend was born in Roosevelt, NY, on this date in 1950. During Erving’s illustrious career in the ABA and NBA he revolutionized the game with his high-flying antics, the “finger-roll,” and the “slam dunk.” Happy 64 “Dr. J.”