Meet The Black Composers And Singers Who Revolutionized Gospel Music
These composers and singers of the faith championed a musical style that crosses denominations and transcends race: black gospel music.
Too Often Black History Month Sidelines African-American Triumphs For Politics
It’s time to restore real black history: recognition of achievement and overcoming obstacles as citizens integral to this great nation.
Selma, Alabama’s First Black Church Is Still Going Strong. Take A Look At Its Amazing Legacy
First Baptist has always had strong members whose faith, tested and tried with slavery, Jim Crow segregation, intimidation, violence, and even a devastating tornado, triumphed over all.
This Classic African Novel Evenly Explores The Barbarism And Culture Of Colonial Nigeria
‘Things Fall Apart’ by Nigerian author Chinua Achebe is an exceedingly even-handed account of the cultural clash between the Africans in Nigeria and the English who descended on them in the late 19th century.
Meet The ‘Colored Patriots Of The American Revolution’ Who Helped Make America Great
William Cooper Nell’s innovative approach of collecting oral records passed down from Revolutionary War veterans showed what these unsung heroes did for their country and why they deserved equal rights.
Clarence Thomas’s Life Repudiates The Left’s Hatred Of America
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas faced down a ‘high-tech lynching’ by the same people who now claim to be America’s arbiters of racial justice. He has every reason to be vindictive and chooses not to be.
Meet Black American Women Who Smashed Stereotypes With Achievement
Considering the obstacles they had to overcome, it was relatively quickly that African-American women, rising out of the evil chains of slavery, attained distinction as brilliant and notable scholars.
The United States’ First Two Self-Made Female Millionaires Are A Racial Success Story
Madam C.J. Walker and Annie Malone succeeded by developing brilliant business models and strong work ethics at a time when many doors were closed to them.
Now Is The Time To Revive MLK’s Vision For African-American Culture
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s America is one where citizens act as the best possible representatives of their respective cultures and traditions.
9 Famous Spirituals To Enlighten Your Understanding Of Black American History
Our senior choir sings spirituals year round, because we love the expression of praise and worship of Christ, the sharing of a gospel, reflected in sweet poetry and lush melody.
Riveting Stories Of Black American History From The Backwoods Of Alabama
You might not have heard of these less celebrated Black History Month heroes, but their lives of faith and service are worthy of recognition.
Black History Is American History, And It Shouldn’t Last Only One Month
Human chattel slavery is found throughout history. The slave trade uniquely embodies Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s view that we all share ‘a single garment of destiny.’
Yes, Frederick Douglass Was An American Patriot
By conscientious study and reflection, Frederick Douglass acquired a strong and proud American patriotism that he would retain for the rest of his life. Two Harvard professors say otherwise.
This Black Abolitionist Fought In The Revolutionary War With George Washington
A property owner, abolitionist, renowned veteran, and promoter of education for blacks, Primus Hall was always busy promoting ‘truth and good.’
Meet Crispus Attucks, The Black Patriot Who Opposed The Boston Massacre
While many overlook Crispus Attucks’ contribution to American history, he still provides a powerful example of moral courage we should follow.
George Washington’s Anti-Slavery Legacy
As he fought to free Americans from foreign tyranny, George Washington also set a quieter example to his countrymen of what it means that ‘All men are created equal.’
Yes, Planned Parenthood Targets And Hurts Poor Black Women
Rep. Gwen Moore uses the abortion industry’s bad statistics in an attempt to absolve Planned Parenthood of its crimes against poor, black women.
Diversity And The Free Market
Intellectual diversity opens minds and behavioral diversity presents alternative options for lifestyle comfort and happiness.