DECEMBER 24
1881—The Edgefield Exodus begins. More than 5,000 Blacks, driven in part by a wave of White violence and economic exploitation, begin leaving Edgefield...
Artwork for The Feast, the latest release by Nigeria’s best known rapper, Falz. Bahd Guys Records
by Paul Onanuga, Federal University, Oye Ekiti
Nigerian rapper, actor and...
• NOVEMBER 5
1867—The first Reconstruction Constitutional Convention takes place in Montgomery, Ala. In attendance were 90 Whites and 18 Blacks. Reconstruction would bring forth...
Barbie is honoring Debbie Allen with her own doll.
According to Essence, the legendary dancer, actress, choreographer, and director had a doll made in her...
FEBRUARY 19
1919—The “first” Pan African Congress is held bringing together prominent Blacks from throughout the world to chart a program for Black unity and...
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Valentine’s Day is here, and it’s time to break free from the ordinary. Skip the tired flowers and predictable dinners. Chicago...
February 5
1866—Congressman Thaddeus Stevens, one of the great White heroes of Black history, offers his famous amendment to the Freedman’s Bureau bill to...
