GARRETT A. MORGAN
FEBRUARY 28
1708—One of the first recorded slave revolts in American history takes place on Newton, Long Island (New York). Seven Whites...
by Joshua F.J. Inwood, Penn State and Derek H. Alderman, University of Tennessee
When historian Carter Woodson created “Negro History Week” in 1926, which became...
For media pioneer Hermene Hartman, Black History Month is about sharing real stories about African-American life that don't get talked about as often but...
O.J. SIMPSON
September 27
1817—Hiram R. Revels is born free in Fayetteville, N.C. Revels becomes the first Black to serve in the United States Senate...
by Brandy Thomas Wells, Oklahoma State University
Nutrition is among the most critical issues of our time. Diet-related illnesses are shortening life spans and the...
NICOR Gas provided the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago’s (MSI) Black Creativity Program with a $25,000 grant in celebration of African American achievements...
In honor of African American History Month in February, Chicago Public Library (CPL) will feature a variety of virtual programming for kids, teens, adults,...
Robert Sengstacke Abbott was a prominent publisher and founder of the Chicago Defender. Abbott became a self-made millionaire who advocated for racial equality through...
