As we near tax time, we can't help thinking about money - how much we have or don't have. Since one of my deepest hopes for our community is that we recognize and leverage our economic prowess to improve our collective condition, I wanted to compile some powerful quotes on money. These are from some of our financial forefathers, past and present. I hope they inspire you to make … [Read more...]
A Convenient, Kid-Friendly Way to Squeeze in a Black History Lesson
We are right in the thick of Black History Month and there's so much left to learn. There's still plenty of time to celebrate your history and get your children in on the fun. But, you don’t have to pack up the kids and rush to the nearest museum this weekend for your requisite family Black History Month lesson. A Convenient, Kid-Friendly Way to Squeeze in a Black History … [Read more...]
28 Black History Lessons for Both You and Your Kids
Black History Month is here at last! With Cory Booker and Kamala Harris announcing their bid for the presidency in 2020, African Americans have a lot to look forward to in the next 20 months. But the significance of their run would be lost if we don't heed the Black History lessons of the past. We've pulled together 28 Black History Lessons (activities and resources) that … [Read more...]
Here’s Why We Need a Greensboro Four Reawakening in 2018 America
For the last 28 days, America has paid homage to the African American success story during what has been designated as Black History Month. Throughout various genre's and in numerous arenas, our accomplishments and hard-fought progressive movements that have forced a pioneering turned privileged country to uphold its purported ideals have been on display. We've been highlighted … [Read more...]
10 Current-Day African-Americans Who are Making Black History
Black people are and have been doing it big, not only for African-Americans but for the nation and the world. Below are ten African-Americans who are making history...right now. Be inspired, be empowered, chase your dreams, and don’t let anyone tell you what you can’t do. We are great, we are powerful, we can do anything we set our minds too...we can do the impossible. … [Read more...]
Black History Spotlight: The City of Nashville and the Man that Trained the Movement
Nashville is famous for country music and hot chicken. However, few people know the pivotal role the city played in the nation’s civil rights movement. After seeing Selma last year, I had a newfound fervor to get conscious, so I started reading Walking with the Wind by the Honorable Rep. John Lewis of Georgia. Y’all, I was shocked to see he had dedicated three chapters of … [Read more...]
3 Must Visit Black History Sites!
In addition to February being the month to celebrate love, it’s also the month that everyone recognizes the contributions African Americans have made to the history of our country. February is ‘Black History’ month and when we normally think of black history month, they’re a few sites that always come to mind. For example, since the dedication ceremony, the Martin Luther King, … [Read more...]
Five Powerful Women of the Civil Rights Movement You Should Know, but Probably Don’t
Although I understand the idea behind Black History Month, I’m not a huge proponent of relegating our history to only one month of the year. We need to celebrate our heroes and sheroes year-round; however, since it is Black History Month, this is a great opportunity to go beyond the usual narrative of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks to highlight some of the little-known … [Read more...]
Welcoming the American Black Cambrian Explosion this Black History Month
The only constant is change. As we move into 2015 and the end of our country's first black president's eight year term, we are witnesses to much change in this country. Between increased tension with police and race relations, we teeter on the cusp of another enlightenment era. The American Black Experience This time the enlightenment will be hyper-focused on the American … [Read more...]
Nike Introduces a Black History Month Collection
BY LATOYA CROSS With sports comes a lot of hard work, sacrifice and determination. Not everyone is built for the game, but there are those individuals who spark encouragement and endurance as leaders on and off the playing field. For this reason, and in a stylish way I might add, Nike, Inc. is introducing the 2015 Black History Month Collection that honors six athletes … [Read more...]
10 Dynamic Quotes from Black History Makers that will Help You be a Better Spouse
Our leaders taught us about perseverance, determination and passion for change and justice. As we honor them this month by visiting museums, seeing plays and reading their stories, let’s allow their words to move us to action in all areas of our lives. Our relationships are one of those areas, and the one we have the most control over. Their lessons are valuable and should … [Read more...]
School Planned Fried Chicken and Watermelon for Black History Month Lunch
In February, we usually see a group of teenagers or young adults getting in trouble for their incentive actions surrounding Black History Month. This time, it's school officials who have some explaining to do. Carondelet High School for Girls in North California wanted to come up with a way to celebrate Black History Month with students. They decided on a lunchtime … [Read more...]
Make Your Own History For Black History Month
Year after year in this country we take the month of February to celebrate Black History. We reflect on many of those who have come before us and paved the way to give us the opportunities that our predecessors never had. While this is a worthwhile time of reflection, I challenge each of us to recognize the direct impact their sacrifices and triumphs mean to each of us … [Read more...]
10 Events That Colored Black History Month Necessary In 2013
by Miss Lori At the beginning of the month I questioned people in my life about whether or not they felt it was still necessary for us to have a Black History Month in America. Here at the end of the month, judging from the events that have transpired in the last few weeks, I am more sure than ever that not only do we need Black history month we need to overhaul it so it can … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: 3 Must See Black History Destinations!
It's "Black History" month, that time of the year when it's okay to celebrate the milestones and contributions to history made by African Americans. There are countless wonderful historical monuments, sights, and museums that we all should take the time to visit. There's the African American Civil War Museum, Frederick Douglas' home, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in … [Read more...]