Black History
Harvard Foundation Honors Rihanna As Humanitarian Of The Year
Dr. S. Allen Counter Dies At 73

The Harvard University professor championed the unsung achievements of historic Black explorer Matthew Henson.
by Nigel Roberts
07.19.17
Coloured pencils
Six-Year-Old Vanae James-Bey’s Coloring Book Focuses On Black…

Vanae James-Bey has her sights set high on becoming a beacon of information for people of color.
by D.L. Chandler
04.28.17
Harriet Tubman With Slaves She Helped During the Civil War
Harriet Tubman Photo Sells For $162K

A rare photo of Underground Railroad hero and 19th century abolitionist Harriet Tubman sold at a New York City auction…
by Clarissa Hamlin
04.01.17
Maya Angelou
Kindergartner Re-creates Images Of Iconic Black Women

Lola Jones, 5, recreated images of Maya Angelou, Madam C. J. Walker, Rosa Parks, and other notable black women for…
by NewsOne Staff
02.25.17
Engraving of Slaves Working In Field by Horace Bradley
Teacher Under Fire For Giving Slave Math Problem

NBC News Los Angeles reports the Los Angeles Unified School District is investigating a teacher who gave a word problem…
by NewsOne Staff
02.15.17