Black leaders have been vital to making America strong.
The Rosenwald Schools were built in the early 20th century as a solution to the scarcity of schools for Black children in the rural South. The school-building program was the idea […]
The Rosenwald Schools: Schools for African-Americans in the Rural South Read More »
Eighteen months ago I profiled Harry McAlpin. He was a reporter for the National Negro Press Association and the Atlanta Daily World covering Washington and the 
president, but because he was black, he was not permitted to attend the presidential press briefings.
Jazz performer and pioneer Louis Armstrong called her the “second best trumpet player” in the world; Armstrong placed himself first. Valaida Snow (1904-1956) was born into a show business family
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Had a true photographer’s eye for capturing people doing everyday things; took more than 80,000 images during his career, mostly of daily life in Pittsburgh but also of presidents, celebrities,
Moms was a first; no previous stand-up female comedian preceded Mabley First woman comedian to be featured at the Apollo Theater (1930s); she went on to appear there more times
Jackie “Moms” Mabley: Trailblazing Comedian Read More »
World-class athlete specializing in the high jump First African American woman to win an Olympic gold medal (1948 in London); paved the way for other young women to follow their
Alice Coachman (1923-2014): First African American Woman to Win an Olympic Gold Medal Read More »
