Gwendolyn Brooks

Harlem’s Schomburg Center has opened Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis’ archives to the public.

Chicago artist Kerry James Marshall has created a mural that honors iconic Black women who have left indelible marks on the city.

Mass Mutual and NewsOne join together to present 28 dynamic people that make up the diverse tapestry of Black History. For the entire month of February, Black History Month, we will feature one Person of the Day and highlight their lives and achievements. Poet Gwendolyn Elizabeth Brooks owns the distinction of being the first African-American to […]