Henry Boyd – Black inventor
Henry Boyd was a skilled carpenter, born into slavery in Kentucky on 12 April 1802. At a young age, his master apprenticed Henry out to a cabinetmaker. Henry proved to have an impressive talent for …
Black in America
The Jim Crow laws
The Jim Crow laws were an umbrella term for state and local laws which legalised racial segregation. African Americans were to be marginalised by these laws – which existed for about 100 years, …
Garret Morgan – Inventor of the traffic light and gas mask
Garrett Morgan possessed a rare gift of creativity that allowed him to produce outstanding inventions which have a tremendous impact on society.
Garrett Morgan was born on 4 March in Paris, …
Malcolm X: The charismatic civil rights leader and Black nationalist
Malcolm X was a prominent civil rights leader, Black nationalist, and minister who served as a spokesman for the Nation of Islam during the 1950s and 1960s. As an influential figure in both the …
Martin Luther King Jr: His life, legacy, and impact
Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister, civil rights activist, and a pivotal figure in American history. Through his tireless work, inspirational speeches, and unwavering commitment …
The transatlantic slave trade: An evil chapter in European history
The transatlantic slave trade was a horrifying period in history that lasted from the 16th to the 19th century. It involved the transportation of millions of enslaved Africans across the treacherous …