Henrietta Lacks: The birth of the Hela Cells
Henrietta Lacks, known as the Mother of Modern Science, is an African-American woman whose cancer cells became the world’s first immortal human cells. Lacks was
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Augustus Nathaniel Lushington: The first African American to earn a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Augustus Nathaniel Lushington was the first African American to earn a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.), earning the doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania in
Whitney Moore Young Jr.: The Civil Rights Powerbroker
“We desire to pull ourselves up by our bootstraps. But in the past we’ve had no straps, and in most cases no boots.” ~Whitney Young
Evonne Goolagong: Australian Tennis Heroine
Evonne Goolagong Cawley, nicknamed the “Sunshine super girl” is an Australian former World No. 1 female tennis player. She was one of the world’s leading
The Maji Maji War 1905-1907
The Maji Maji War in Tanganyika (modern-day Tanzania), beginning in July 1905 and ending in July 1907, was the most significant African challenge to German
Ten Powerful Quotes by Whitney M. Young, Jr.
Whitney Moore Young, Jr. was one of the most celebrated – and controversial – African American civil rights leader, who spearheaded the drive for equal
Buddy Guy: The Best Guitarist Alive
George “Buddy” Guy is an African American blues guitarist and singer, described by Eric Clapton as “the best guitar player alive”. Buddy Guy is an
George Dixon: First Black Boxing Champion
George Dixon also known as “Little Chocolate,” was a Black Canadian professional boxer. He was the first black world boxing champion in any weight class,
Chester Himes
Chester Himes was an African American writer best known for his series of Harlem detective novels. In 1958 he won France’s Grand Prix de Littérature Policière.
The Slocum Massacre
“Some people don’t want that part of history told because it makes them or their ancestors look bad, but history is history. You can’t just