I don't want to fall back on anything. I only want to fall forward. ~ Denzel Washington
I don't want to fall back on anything. I only want to fall forward. ~ Denzel Washington
Written by Sage | February 26, 2026 The man pictured above is known for his works as an American historian, author, and journalism. Born on December 19, 1875 in New Canton, VA. Two former enslaved workers, Anne Eliza (nee Riddle) and James Henry Woodson would birth a child and they would name him Carter Godwin…
Written by Tarék | February 24, 2026 Before this current city was founded as Melbourne by a once Cornwaithe J. Hector, it was known under a different name. That name was, Crane Creek. Originally founded by three freed black enslaved men. Balaam Allen, Wright Brothers and Peter Wright. The three men would build up a…
W.E.B. DUBOIS In 1919. W.E.B. Dubois organized a Pan-African meeting in Paris, to discuss issues facing people of African descent, globally. He also, While attending Harvard, where he earned his doctorate, becoming the first African American to receive it.
Written by Tarék | February 17, 2026 It is always a sad day in history when we celebrate the life of someone through their demise. Today marks the celebration of Rev. Jesse Jackson. Born Jesse Louis Burns on October 8, 1941, in Greenville, SC. His mother was Helen Burns and father, Noah Louis Robinson (unmarried…
Presented by Tarék | February 17, 2026 104 years ago, today in 1922, Thomas Jefferson Edwards was born in Richmond, VA. He grew to become known as an American singer/songwriter. Most famously known for recording “It’s All in the Game”. This track was actually released twice. Once in 1951, as a single, where it placed…
Written by Tarék | February 10, 2026 Thirty-four years ago, today, we lost a man to whom most would consider to be Black America’s greatest storyteller. Alex Haley. Born Alexander Murray Palmer Haley on August 11, 1921 in Ithaca, NY. Which, at that time, had a population of circa 1065, according to the 1920 census…
Written by Sage | February 5, 2026 On this day, in 1990, Barack Obama became the first African American president of a journal at a prestigious ivy league institution. His election was a significant milestone, reflecting change in the representation of African American leaders in the legal profession. The ivy league institute: Harvard University. The…
Once released from jail she continued on to do great things. Including public speaking at events locally and across the nation. . .