This Black History Month, The Urban Daily looks back at a variety of memorable African-American moments from 2000 to 2012. Spanning the worlds of entertainment,…
Sometimes an accidental creation can lead you to your next big idea, and that’s exactly what happened to aerospace engineer, Lonnie Johnson. While trying to…
Where oh where would be without this crafty tool for our favorite summertime treat. We can thank inventor and businessman named Alfred L. Cralle, who invented…
If you love video games, then you must thank engineer Gerald A. Lawson for creating the first home video game system with interchangeable cartridges. The…
Every successful person got help at some point in their career, especially in the beginning. Whether it was a word of encouragement or a much…
As part of the “Our Moments” series for Black History Month, actor and comedian Marlon Wayans shared what he feels were some of the most…
Kweisi Mfume (born as Frizzell Gray) was born October 24, 1948 in Baltimore, Maryland. He entered the U.S. House of Representatives in 1987. While in Congress, he led the Congressional Black Caucus and actively supported civil rights and affirmative action. He retired from Congress in 1996 to become president and CEO of the National Association […]
Via: foxbaltimore.com President Barack Obama plans to speak at the groundbreaking for the National Black History Museum. He says that the new museum will assist future generations remember and grow to acknowledge the inspirational role African Americas have played in history. The museum will be located on the National Museum in the capital city and […]
In honor of Black History Month, we’ve highlighted some of the first Black women who were honored for their achievements. BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Rosa Parks…
You walk past this historical landmark everyday, but do you really know the story behind it? Today, for Black History Month, I’m saluting The Great Blacks In Wax Museum, located on North Avenue in Baltimore City. In 1983, Dr. Elmer and Joanne Martin founded the Great Blacks in Wax Museum in downtown Baltimore with 21 […]
In honor of Black History Month, rapper Common will once again join the AT&T ’28 Days Tour’ hitting different schools across the country inspiring and challenging people to rethink and achieve greatness by reflecting on your past and creating your own history. The tour hits the DMV area in the coming weeks.
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