The Art of Barrington Watson: The History Painter
Basil Barrington Watson is Jamaica’s master painter. In 2000 he was awarded a Gold Musgrave Medal by the Institute of Jamaica. Barrington Watson was born
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Noble Drew Ali: Founder of the Moorish Science Temple
Noble Drew Ali, born Timothy Drew on January 8th, 1886, was the founder of the Moorish Science Temple of America. The accounts of Timothy Drew’s
Ten Soulful Quotes by Zora Neale Hurston
Zora Neale Hurston (1891–1960) was a trailblazing African-American writer, anthropologist, and folklorist of the Harlem Renaissance. She is celebrated for her vibrant portrayals of Black
John Hanks Alexander: The first African-American professor of military science and tactics
John Hanks Alexander was the second African-American graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, following Henry O. Flipper; but was the first
John Singleton: Director of Boyz N the Hood
John Singleton is the African American film director, screenwriter and producer best known for directing Boyz n the Hood – becoming the first African American
Alvin Ailey: Cultural Ambassador to the World
Alvin Ailey Jr., the African American choreographer, dancer and activist is credited with popularizing modern dance and revolutionizing African-American participation in 20th-century concert dance. His company, The Alvin
Harry Lew: The first African-American professional basketball player
Harry Lew is best known for becoming the first African-American professional basketball player when he joined the New England League in 1902. Lew played basketball
Quotes from The Isis Papers by Dr. Frances Cress Welsing
Dr. Frances Cress Welsing was a third-generation physician specializing in general and child psychiatry. Her book, The Isis Papers: The Keys to the Colors, was
The Moor’s last sigh
On January 2, 1492, Moorish rulership of Spain came to an end when, Boabdil, the leader of the last Moorish City “Granada”, surrendered to armies
The Rosewood Massacre
On January 1, 1923 a massacre was carried out in Rosewood, a town with about 150 residents. Rosewood was an all-black community, except for one