SAM FALK/THE NEW YORK TIMES 1964: “Princeton’s two elementary schools were integrated 16 years ago,” The Times reported. “Thus began a three-act racial drama — first, a period of Negro hopes; next, Negro frustration and disillusionment; and then, a limited degree of fulfillment.” The New York Times is diving into its photo archive this month in […]
In honor of Black History Month, Christian rapper Lecrae — whose highly praised three-part mixtape series Church Clothes carries his powerful message of faith — reflects on the nation’s rich…
In celebration of Black History Month, First Lady Michelle Obama hosted a special event in honor of the contributions women of color have made to…
In 1995.. Bernard Harris, African-American astronaut, takes space walk. 1971 – Satchel Paige Inducted to Baseball Hall of Fame In 1952 Author Ralph Ellison’s novel…
Just in time for Black History Month, the National Civil Rights Museum and Google have released new ways to check out thousands of historical documents.…
The start of February also marks the start of Black History Month. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Cleveland Public Library are among…
Michelle Obama called education the “single most important” civil rights issue facing the country and pleaded with young people to make going to school…
Nationwide — February is here again, and Black History month is being celebrated all around the country and even in some parts of the world.…
The black-and-white photograph of Rosa Parks on the bus looks familiar. She’s staring forward, reenacting her moment in history as if preparing for a place…
Rosa Louise McCauley Parks (February 4, 1913 – October 24, 2005) was an African-American Civil Rights activist, whom the United States Congress called “the first lady…
Joy105.com EXCLUSIVE! In preparation for MLK Day and Black History Month I want to do my part in spreading hope and love! This is my…
Excuse me, would you like some fried chicken with that? *I sure hope you won’t judge me too harshly. But I downright howled when I…
