Black History Year Round
Black History Month is coming to a close today, but that doesn’t mean you should stop learning new facts or commemorating heroes. African American history […]
Books for Black History Month
Reading books is one of the most common ways people celebrate Black History Month and for good reason—it’s a wonderful way to relax while expanding […]
Why You Should Know These Women Pioneers in Central Park
New York’s Central Park unveiled a statue of women’s rights pioneers Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Sojourner Truth in March 2020 in honor of Women’s History Month. It […]
Should There Be a Winnie Mandela Day?
Activist and leader, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela died on April 2nd. Her death was felt by millions of people who loved and admired her. Tomorrow, April 14th, […]
#SayHerName: Marielle Franco
The murder of Marielle Franco, a Brazilian city councilor, was a shock not just to Brazil, but the entire world. People everywhere are expressing their […]
Mary Francis Hill Coley: Midwife Activist
Known for her progressive views on childbirth, Mary Francis Hill Coley was an influential midwife in American history. Coley, known as Miss Mary, was an […]
4 Black Athletes Making Olympic History
Black History Month is a time to celebrate culture as well as inspirational people who made history, but it doesn’t have to stop there. This […]
Lindsey Vonn: The Speed Queen
February 9th marks the beginning of the 2018 Winter Olympics, hosted in PyeongChang. Some of our finest athletes will be competing in South Korea, including […]
Must Have Apps for Black History Month
February is the perfect time for us all to learn more about the African American history that is woven into the fabric of our country. […]
7 Female Game Changers
For centuries it was considered unladylike for women to participate in athletics. Fortunately, women have broken through sexist and racist barriers to make athletics more […]