Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Little Known Black History Fact: Seneca Village Seneca Village was once a thriving Black community in a section of New York where Central Park exists now. The village was torn down to make way for the development of the public park, displacing rightful Black land owners and poor Irish settlers. READ MORE >>
Monday, February 22, 2016 Huey P. Newton was an African-American activist best known for founding the militant Black Panther Party with Bobby Seale in 1966. Huey P. Newton was born in Monroe, Louisiana, on February 17, 1942, and named after former governor Huey P. Long. READ MORE >>
Monday, February 22, 2016 Fall and winter driving conditions can be prime time for accidents involving skidding or losing control. Ice and snow are common hazards that often come to mind. Fallen leaves, wet roadways and sand and gravel used to treat icy and snowy conditions can also increase the risks of tires losing their grip on the road’s surface. READ MORE >>
Friday, February 19, 2016http://www.biography.com/people/jesse-owens-9431142Read more below:http://www.biography.com/people/jesse-owens-9431142 READ MORE >>
Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Lucy Craft Laney was a pioneering educator in Georgia who opened the first school for Black children in Augusta. She also opened the first nursing school for Black women in the town as well, leading to a long career in education. Laney was born April 13, 1854 to former slave parents in Macon, Ga. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, February 16, 2016 Golden Thirteen, group of African Americans who in 1944 became the first group of black servicemen to complete officer training for the United States Navy. In 1977 members of the group organized the first of several reunions, some of which were highly publicized and even promoted by navy recruiters. READ MORE >>
Monday, February 15, 2016The amazing story of identical twin sisters making history! Never before has there been twins serving on the bench at the same time in Alabama! Read this inspiring story!http://newsone.com/3326657/alabama-prosecutor-joins-twin-sister-as-district-court-judge/ READ MORE >>
Monday, February 15, 2016Preparing your home for winter is an important annual ritual for homeowners. For instance, did you know that adding insulation in your attic before winter arrives can help prevent ice dams this winter? READ MORE >>
Friday, February 12, 2016 The Greenwood neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, housed one of the most successful Black economies in American history. The area is, now, commonly referred to as “The Black Wall Street.” Most of the businesses and homes were burned down in the Tulsa Race Riot of 1921. READ MORE >>
Thursday, February 11, 2016The African American inventor of a life-saving device, mechanical traffic signals, and more had to fight for recognition.http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/theymadeamerica/whomade/morgan_hi.html READ MORE >>
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