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May 07, 2012
African Americans politicans-part 4 Hiran Rhodes Revels Hiran Rhodes Revels was born in Fayetteville NC on September 27, 1827 to free parents. He attended Knox College in Illinois and later became a minister of the African Methodist Episcopal Churches. In 1845 he accepted a pastoral position in Baltimore Md. Revels helped organize churches in several…
May 07, 2012
African American Politicians Pitney Benton Stewart Pinchback African-Americans have been a part of the American political system since the mid 1800’s. Their purpose was to be the voice of the newly freed men. Once the Civil War was over the emancipated freedom was short lived. Laws were enacted to keep African Americans…
April 24, 2012
Michael Jackson “A Gift from God” African American music history – part 2 By Ahmad Daniels Perceptive, courageous, gifted and self-actualized are just a few of the adjectives that so inadequately describe Michael Jackson; a man whose untimely death has taken the world by surprise. Michael’s demise epitomizes the passing of an…
April 24, 2012
A CALL TO ACTION African Americans have displayed great leadership abilities throughout history. Most have showed their leadership abilities by forging the way for others. Many have played key leadership roles such as inventors, educators and humanitarians. Much of the comforts that we enjoy today are because of them. Historians…
April 14, 2012
Harry Burleigh was the father of negro spirituals. He is the earliest known composer of African American religious music. Much of his music is widely known. During his career he achieved national and international success as a composer, arranger and a performing artist. Harry Burleigh was born on December 2, 1866. Burleigh learned to…
April 14, 2012
Early African American Musician and Composer/African American music history Roland Hayes was born in 1887 in Curryville Georgia. He was the son of ex-slaves, Fanny and William Hayes. When he was eleven his father died and his mother moved the family to Chattanooga Tennessee. His family was very poor; he was forced to drop out…
April 09, 2012
Among the most famous and well known African American inventors is Dr. Charles Drew. It is a little known black history fact that his researches on the storage of blood plasma lead to his invention of the Blood Bank. As a physician, surgeon and researcher who transformed the face of medicine. As an inventor his…
February 14, 2012
THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN / African American heroes in history Blacks in flight When we speak of African American heroes in history we must include the Tuskegee Airmen. Their contributions to this country can not be overlooked. Their courage and heroic acts made them a symbol of true leadership. Their pioneering spirit…
February 14, 2012
INNOVATORS BEHIND TODAY’S TECHNOLOGY As we look around our homes we can see the conveniences technology has brought us. Today’s technology has made it possible to do things we would never have dreamed of. Technology has affected every part of our lives; whether it improved our transportation or gave us new medical…
February 14, 2012
BLACK INNOVATION Author & Writer: Janice Fralin-Steele There have been many African American inventors but there has been little information shared about the achievements of female African American inventors. One such female African American Inventor is, Patricia Bath. Her contributions in the area of medicine have changed the lives of millions…
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