After CNN anchor Don Lemon said that Black people could help themselves by “pulling their pants up” he found himself in hot water with social…
As we do this time every year, we celebrate Black Music Month with special articles, photo galleries, listening parties and more. This year, we’re adding…
Bernard and Shirley Kinsey are on a mission to re-educate Americans about American history. The Kinseys aren’t interested in the American history taught in school…
In the 70’s, Flip Wilson was the hottest Black comedian on TV with “The Flip Wilson Show.” His show featured the hot Black talents of…
Did you love the 80′s? Well, National Geographic Channel did, too. Their new six-part documentary reviews the decade that they say set up the next…
Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia Modified operations, beginning April 8, the museum will no longer accept patrons as walk-ins nor accepting appointments for tours. The Black History Museum plans to renovate and relocate to the Leigh Street Armory, the new location slated to open in 2014. You can support the project by […]
Dr. Dorothy Height was considered the “grande dame” of the civil rights era. She was an American administrator, educator, and social activist. She also served as president of the National Council of Negro Women for forty years. Height was born in Richmond Virginia on March 24, 1912, but moved with her family to Rankin Pennsylvania […]
RICHMOND, VA Black History Events in Henrico: At the Crossroads of Freedom & Equality, Sunday, February 10, 3pm, in the Auditorium at The Academy at Virginia Randolph, 2204 Mountain Road, Glen Allen. Other Black History events Saturday, February 9, 2-3pm – The Family Of Silas Omohundro, at Dorey Recreation Center, Free: Saturday, February 23, 1-3pm […]
VIA WIKIPEDIA: Veterans Day is an annual American holiday honoring military veterans. Both a federal holiday and a state holiday in all states, it is usually observed on November 11. History of Veteran’s Day: U.S. President Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed an Armistice Day for November 11, 1919. The United States Congress passed a concurrent resolution […]
UPDATE: The White House has confirmed that Michelle Obama will lead the official U.S. delegation to the opening ceremonies of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London. Out of the 46 total first ladies the United States has seen, Michelle Obama serves as the very first African American first lady. When her husband Barack Obama […]
The national economy emerged from recession in November 2001 and was creating jobs by July 2003, while Massachusetts lagged six months behind under Mitt Romney’s watch. The state’s economic growth stayed that way, trailing the rest of the country every year of Romney’s term. Massachusetts plummeted to 47th out of 50 in job creation and […]
Mark your calendars for December 3rd, it’s the annual Holiday Open House at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia from 12 – 4pm. Free admission to the museum, children’s crafts and photos with “Santa with Soul”. The Heritage Gift Shop will have Holiday items for sale. The Museum is located at OO Clay Street. […]
