Black in America

Mary McLeod Bethune: A trailblazer in education and civil rights

Mary McLeod Bethune, an American educator, activist, and champion of civil rights, played a pivotal role in shaping the course of African American history in the United States. As a dedicated advocate …

Joyce Bryant: The fusion of fame and civil rights activism

Throughout Black American history, many individuals have contributed to developing entertainment culture and social justice movements. Joyce Bryant, an African American singer, dancer, and activist, …

Emmett Till’s accuser Carolyn Bryant is dead

Carolyn Bryant Donham died on 25 April 2023, aged 88, in Westlake, Louisiana. Her death marked the end of a life inextricably linked to one of the darkest chapters in America’s racial history. …

Who was Crispus Attucks?

Crispus Attucks was the first American and African American to be killed in the Revolutionary War. Early family life Born into slavery around 1723, Attucks was said to be the son of Prince …

Toni Morrison

Toni Morrison, born Chloe Ardelia Wofford on 18 February 1931 in Lorain, Ohio, was an American novelist, essayist, editor, teacher, and professor emeritus at Princeton University. …

Springfield Race Riot: A turning point in American history

‍The Springfield Race Riot occurred between 14 and 16 August 1908. It was a pivotal moment in American history, serving as a catalyst for the formation of the National Association for the Advancement …

The British monarchy’s connections to the slave trade

‍‍Slavery has been a dark stain on human history, and Britain played a significant role in the transatlantic slave trade. However, the involvement of the British monarchy in the slave trade is not as …

Grand jury declines to indict Emmett Till accuser Carolyn Bryant Donham

In Mississippi, a grand jury has opted not to indict the white woman whose allegations led to the lynching of African American teenager Emmett Till almost 70 years ago, despite recent discoveries …

I Spy: The Josephine Baker Story

Actor Janelle Monaé (Hidden Figures) is set to star as the iconic entertainer Josephine Baker in a new TV series titled De La Resistance. So who was Josephine Baker? Exotic cabaret dancer, …

Birth of the Ku Klux Klan

The Ku Klux Klan (KKK) is an American white supremacist terrorist hate group founded after the American Civil War to suppress and victimise newly freed African American slaves. Over the decades, …

Proud to Be: Reclaiming black dignity

The theme of Black History Month 2021 is Proud to Be. How did our ancestors reclaim their dignity, and what made them proud to be after slavery? I grew up listening to a lot of uplifting songs …

The Little Rock Nine: A milestone in the fight for desegregation

‍In 1957, nine African American students enrolled in Little Rock Central High School, marking a significant moment in the fight against racial segregation in the United States. The events that …