The Ultimate Place To Learn About The Descendants of Africa
James Cleveland “Jesse” Owens (September 12, 1913–March 31, 1980) was an American track and field athlete who won four gold medals in the 1936 Olympics. Owens was known as “perhaps the greatest and most famous athlete in track and field Read More …
Nat Turner (October 2, 1800–November 11, 1831) was an enslaved African-American carpenter and preacher who led a four-day insurrection of both enslaved and free Black people in Southampton County, Virginia in August 1831. Nat Turner’s Rebellion claimed the lives of Read More …
Kicking and Knocking, a little-known traditional African-American martial art, has a rich history deeply rooted in both physical combat and cultural expression. Practiced clandestinely in parts of the Southern US and on the Sea Islands, this unique martial art integrates Read More …
Allen Allensworth was a remarkable figure whose legacy continues to inspire and uplift communities to this day. Born into the shackles of slavery in Kentucky on April 7, 1842, he defied the oppressive norms of his time to become an Read More …
Martin Luther King Jr. was an extraordinary figure whose legacy continues to inspire and resonate with people across the globe. Born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, he grew up in a family that actively advocated for civil rights. Read More …
Moses West is not just a former U.S. Army Ranger, but a true visionary, inventor, and philanthropist whose life’s work has been dedicated to addressing the pressing global water crisis. For over a decade, he has been at the forefront Read More …
The Zoot Suit, occasionally spelled as zuit suit, holds a significant place in the history of fashion and culture. This distinctive men’s suit is characterized by its high-waisted, wide-legged, tight-cuffed, pegged trousers, accompanied by a long coat boasting wide lapels Read More …