Despite his focus on his hometown and community, Moses became known across the country, with the New York Times describing him in an article as a “one-man racial reconciliation committee”
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Legendary South African Photojournalist Peter Magubane, Who Captured The Brutality Of Apartheid, Dies, 91
Magubane was celebrated as a “legendary photojournalist” by his peers and recognized by the South African government for his pivotal role in documenting the fight against apartheid.
Read MoreHoneyland Festival In Sugar Land, TX, Honors Sugar Land 95 As Celebration Of Black Culture Kicks Off
The Honeyland Festival, a sprawling two-day affair held from Nov 11-12 in Sugar Land, TX, opened up on Nov 9 with an acknowledgment of the Sugar Land 95.
Read MoreBlack Aristocracy Takes Spotlight In New Season Of HBO’s ‘The Gilded Age,’ But The Real Story Is Much Deeper
Black aristocracy is being spotlighted in HBO’s “The Gilded Age” but there is more to the story than the The Scott family’s plot.
Read MoreGreat Depression-Era $10,000 Bill Sells For Whopping $480,000 At Auction
A $10,000 Great Depression era uncirculated bill in perfect condition sold at an auction for almost $500,000.
Read MoreThe First African American In Space, Guion Bluford Remains Hopeful For More Black Astronauts
Guion “Guy” Bluford became the first Black American to reach space on Aug 30, 1983, but forty years later, only 16 Black Americans have entered space.
Read MoreMLK National Park Hosts Event Honoring March On Washington
In a special day of programming, the historic site featured 60-year-old footage of the event, including a viewing of King’s “I Have A Dream” speech.
Read MoreBest Civil Rights Movies to Watch In Honor of the March on Washington
As America gets ready to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the March On Washington, it’s only natural to look at books, like the 60th-anniversary edition of Dr. King’s I Have a Dream, featuring his famous speech at the March, and films that…
Read MoreIllinois Museum Features Annie Malone, One of the First Black Female Millionaires
Look into the life of a Black female millionaire.
Read MoreChef And James Beard Nominee Partners With Project House To Restore Houston’s Legendary Eldorado Ballroom
Some renowned artists that have graced the stage at Eldorado Ballroom include Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, and Louis Armstrong.
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