The sum of the fight for freedom has yet to equal equality. Slave revolts and rebellions were common throughout the history of Negro slavery in the United States. The most known revolt to-date is Nat Turner\’s insurrection, which took place in Southampton County, Virginia in August 1831, and resulted in the death of fifty-five whites. …
Just about anyone who has a smart phone these days can listen to their jams instantly whether it be on Tidal, Spotify, Soundcloud, or Datpiff. However, back in the 1960\’s these technologies had not been thought of. A relatively new concept had emerged in the field of radio and by 1969 had become a successful …
In 1787 Richard Allen and Absalom Jones, two free Black men of Philadelphia, established the Free African Society. This was the first known organization to be founded by Blacks for the improvement of the economic and social conditions of Negroes in the US. In 1794, while worshiping at St. George\’s Methodist Church in Philadelphia one …
It\’s a beautiful start to a magnificent celebration, Black History Month in the nation\’s capitol! What makes for a magnificent celebration is the fact that Washingtonians are to be celebrated this month for their contributions to their communities and society as a whole. Washington pioneers like Dr. Charles Drew and the beautiful jazz melodies of …
Will you be celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s holiday? If so there will be a parade assembling at St. Elizabeth’s East campus located at 2700 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20032 on Monday, January, 18, 20016 at 10:00am. You can register by visiting: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/march-with-mayor-bowser-at-the-2016-mlk-jr-day-parade-tickets-20587166770.
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THE BLACK FAMILY PLEDGE By Dr. Maya Angelou BECAUSE we have forgotten our ancestors, our children no longer give us honor. BECAUSE we have lost the path our ancestors cleared kneeling in perilous undergrowth, our children cannot find their way. BECAUSE we have banished the God of our ancestors, our children cannot pray. BECAUSE the …
Originally named Preparatory High School for Colored Youth and later known as M Street High School, Paul Laurence Dunbar. Founded as an educational mission at the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church, Dunbar was America\’s first public high school for black students. It was later the academic high school, with other schools related to vocational or technical …
