Black History
Los Angeles Riots
The 'Rodney King Riots' Began Today In 1992

The racially sparked riots lasted more than six days, with thousands of Angelenos taking to the streets in an especially…
by D.L. Chandler
04.29.21
Louis Armstrong...
Documentary About Louis Armstrong’s Legacy In The Works

A documentary about the life and legacy of Louis Armstrong is in the works.
by Brandee Sanders
04.24.21
Go Find Your National Park
Legislation Reintroduced To Expand African Burial Ground Memorial

Elected officials in New York have reintroduced legislation for the creation of the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and…
by Brandee Sanders
04.11.21
Dutch Slave Ship Arrives In Virginia
Docuseries Inspired By ‘1619 Project’ Coming To Hulu

A docuseries inspired by ‘The 1619 Project’ is coming to Hulu.
by Brandee Sanders
04.04.21
Democratic US Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm Announcing her Candidacy for US Presidential Nomination, Thomas J O'Halloran
Shirley Chisholm Statue Bill Introduced

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke has introduced a bill to have a statue of trailblazer Shirley Chisholm added to the United…
by Brandee Sanders
04.04.21
Selma to Montgomery March
Remembering Civil Rights Icons On 'Bloody Sunday' Anniversary

This year's Bloody Sunday anniversary marks the first time in the march's history that it will take place without several…
by D.L. Chandler
03.08.21
Politics - Malcolm X - BBC TV - "The Negro in America" - London - 1964
Malcolm X’s Childhood Home Receives Historic Distinction

The home where civil rights pioneer Malcolm X spent his teenage years has been added to the National Register of…
by NewsOne Staff
03.06.21
Fanny Hamer Speaking
Common Producing Biopic About Fannie Lou Hamer

Common is producing a biopic about civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer.
by NewsOne Staff
03.01.21
Nina Simone Live At 1968 Newport Jazz Festival
Happy 88th Birthday Nina Simone!

Nina Simone, who died in 2003 in France, would have turned 84 on February 21.
by NewsOne Staff
02.21.21
The 74th Annual Academy Awards - Press Room
Celebrating Sidney Poitier On His 94th Birthday

The icon is 94 today.
by D.L. Chandler
02.20.21
2019 Australian Open - Day 10
Serena Williams Furthers Efforts To Support Black Entrepreneurs

Serena Williams is donating proceeds from her jewelry line to support Black small-business owners.
by NewsOne Staff
02.14.21
Bayard Rustin At Table
Bayard Rustin Biopic Coming To Netflix

A biopic about civil rights leader Bayard Rustin’s relentless fight for social justice is in the works.
by NewsOne Staff
02.14.21
Valentine's Day Dr. Martin Luther King and his wife, Coretta, are smiling an
Valentine's Day
Read MLK's Love Letter To Coretta Scott King

On this Valentine's Day, take a look back in time at Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King's incredible love…
by NewsOne Staff
02.14.21
Performers and Officials at National Council of Negro Women Event
The True Story Of The Black National Anthem

"Lift Every Every Voice And Sing," a poem written by James Weldon Johnson - often dubbed "The Black National Anthem"…
by NewsOne Staff
02.12.21
Nelson Mandela Visits Hlengiwe School
Nelson Mandela Freed From Prison 31 Years Ago

Nelson Mandela was released from prison on Feb. 11, 1990, after he and other African National Congress leaders were sentenced…
by D.L. Chandler
02.11.21
Victims of the Orangeburg Massacre
Honoring The Victims Of The Orangeburg Massacre

Three young Black men were killed on the campus of South Carolina State University on Feb. 8, 1968, during an…
by D.L. Chandler
02.08.21
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History Of 'Black Names': A Distinct Cultural Practice

While fodder for comedians and social commentary, many have assumed that these distinctively Black names are a modern phenomenon. Research shows that’s not true.
by Trevon Logan
02.08.21
Bob Marley Performs In New York
Happy Birthday, Bob Marley! Reggae Legend's Life Celebrated

In the nearly 40 years since his untimely death, Bob Marley still remains the most popular figure in reggae music.
by D.L. Chandler
02.06.21
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21 HBCU Graduates Changing The World In 2021

In honor of Black History Month, find out who made our list of 21 HBCU graduates who are changing the…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
02.04.21
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History Of Black Nationalist Women's Political Activism

A breakdown of the hidden history of Black nationalist women’s political activism.
by Keisha N. Blain
02.02.21
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